My Dream – “Holy Lake” Retreat Center & Retirement Paradise for Priests
MY DREAM
I was sharing this lifelong dream with my sister and her husband tonight, over dinner. It’s one of those dreams that you’re pretty sure will never come true but, hey, dreams are fun.
HOLY LAKE
What if … one of the many beautiful lakes in northern Wisconsin (I’m partial to Wisconsin ) was set aside just for private retreats and retired priests? Call it “Holy Lake.”
All around this beautiful lake would be built tiny, single dwelling log cabins (see log cabin photo below) … maybe 20, 50 or 100 or more. These would each have a beautiful deck (see photo below) for sitting and enjoying nature and a friend’s company.
Every property would have its own pier and boat (see photo) for fishing or just putt-putting in prayerful reflection around the lake.
And, there would be a main lodge for fraternal socializing. Call it “Holy Lake Lodge” (see bottom photo). Of course, the lodge would also include a chapel for daily Mass and Eucharistic Adoration.
This has been a lifelong dream. As I am now in my 60s, I feel there would be no better time than the present. I continue to pray God may open a door for this dream. I am hopeful He will.
I was astounded to realize that I shared this dream on my mother’s anniversary of her passing to eternal life (September 25). Maybe her prayers are part of all of this.
