Stony Point: National Shrine Holds Men’s Retreat

By Jennifer Passerino, Salesian Family

(Stony Point, NY – January 21) – This past Saturday, January 17, over 50 men participated in the men’s retreat entitled “Bad Boys of the Bible: How Grace Works on Those Who Sin,” at the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians.

Fr. Manny Gallo and Fr. Pat Angelucci led the men, who were from all over New York and New Jersey and of various ages, in group discussions, breakout sessions, adoration, confession, and a closing Sunday Vigil Mass. Fernando Torres provided beautiful music all throughout the day.

All of the participants received a medal of St. Joseph to remind them of the retreat.