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Over the Columbus Day weekend, Admissions Director Jon Daly, Director of Alumni Relations Mark Kretschmer, and Chaplain Rev. Paul Raftery, O.P., led a men檚 campout/retreat for some 25 91快活林 Aquinas College students.

The men traveled to Red Rock Canyon State Park, a two hours� drive northeast of campus in the California desert, where they enjoyed spectacular mountain views. After setting up camp, they scaled the cliffs and found a natural table among the rock formations to serve as the altar for an afternoon Mass, which Fr. Paul then offered. Afterward the group settled in for a chili dinner and songs around the campfire. Finally, to conclude the evening, Fr. Paul gave a presentation, followed by a group discussion, about the role of virtue in the lives of young men.

The next morning, Fr. Paul offered Mass once again, after which the men feasted on a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, and sausage before making the trip back to the College. 淭he campout presented a wonderful opportunity for the students to bond with each other while discerning God檚 will in their lives,� says Mr. Daly. 淲e experienced sacramental graces and the blessings of friendship, all in a gorgeous setting that reflected the beauty and the depth of God檚 creation.�

Mens Campout 2014
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