Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 February 1909 — St. Joseph College Observes Retreat. [ARTICLE]

St. Joseph College Observes Retreat.

Father J. F. Null, of Hartford City, conducted the service of “retreat” at St Joseph’s College last week. The service lasted from Wednesday evening until Sunday morning and was observed by students, faculty and all who reside at the college. It Is a period of devotion and denial, devoted to prayers and meditation. As the merchant takes an Inventory of bis stock each year, this service Is to take an inventory of the soul and see how it has prospered, and the outcome should be a resolve to better living. During the period all those observing It are expected to keep complete silence as nearly as Is possible. The spiritual exercises are said to have been very successful this year. Father Noll returned to Hartford City this Monday morning.