Seminarians in the wild No, this wasn’t an episode of “Survivor.” It was the start of a long-awaited week in the wilderness, a time of communal bonding and presence with God in nature. We felt like the Apostles with Jesus, and we invoked Mary and the Holy Spirit to accompany us throughout our journey. We drove in three vans as a caravan, and under Fr. Thad’s leadership, we were quick during stops for gas, restrooms, and food. We even squeezed in opportunities to greet fellow travelers, hand out Miraculous Medals, and share snippets of faith. Rock climbing in the Moab desert of Utah offered Marian seminarians lessons in teamwork and perseverance. Lessons learned in the Utah desert By Br. Josh, MIC On the day after Pentecost, a merry band of 12 Marian seminarians, along with our formator, Fr. Thaddaeus Lancton, MIC, set out on an 1,800-mile road trip from Steubenville, Ohio, to the Moab desert in Utah. Vocations 14 Marian Helper • Fall 2024 • Marian.org
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