Community of the Little Sisters of the Lamb – Marseille
Come experience a Christian spiritual retreat in Marseille with the Little Sisters of the Lamb.
In their small monastery in the La Rose neighborhood, the mendicant sisters welcome you for a time of silence, prayer, and fraternal sharing in the heart of Provence.
Retreats organized by the community
The model of life: the vulnerable Lamb
Initiated in 1974 in Vézelay, the Little Sisters of the Lamb community was born from the friendship between several Dominican religious and a Franciscan brother.
Rooted in a return to the original character of the mendicant orders, it was officially founded in 1981.
Today, it includes 180 sisters and 40 brothers, spread across eight countries: in Europe (France, Austria, Spain, Italy, Poland) and on the American continents (United States, Argentina, Chile).
Their model is that of the vulnerable Lamb. Their vocation: to go toward others with empty hands and share Christ's love with those most in need.
Following in the footsteps of the apostles, the Little Sisters of the Lamb walk through the streets of Marseille and its surroundings, on foot or hitchhiking, to meet the men and women of today. By humbly knocking on doors to ask for daily bread, they experience what Georges Bernanos called "the sweet miracle of empty hands": after the doors, hearts open.
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The Community of the Lamb in Marseille
In May 1988, Bishop Coffi welcomed the Little Sisters of the Lamb to his diocese. In 2016, they established themselves in the La Rose neighborhood, where a small monastery was built thanks to the generosity of many benefactors.
This monastery radiates through the simplicity, fraternal joy, and prayer of its inhabitants. It is open to all: passersby, the curious, walkers, believers, or seekers of meaning.
In the chapel, the monastic offices are sung each day, morning, evening, and even at night.
The Little Sisters joyfully welcome anyone wishing to entrust an intention, share a moment of listening, or participate in the monastery's upkeep.
What to expect during your stay
What awaits you during your spiritual retreat
Guests are invited to share the daily life of the mendicant Little Sisters, a simple life founded on encounter, sharing, and trust in God.
This is a Christian retreat far from the comfort of overconsumption, centered on prayer, service, and fellowship.
Retreats can last a weekend, a week, or longer, according to each person's wishes. Participants are invited to take part in the life of the monastery: cooking, woodworking, gardening, communal prayer, biblical study, and silent contemplation.
An oasis of peace in the La Rose neighborhood
Located in the peaceful La Rose neighborhood in Marseille, the small monastery is a true island of calm and prayer.
Simple rooms are reserved for welcoming young people and adults who wish to experience a spiritual retreat in Marseille.
Meals are shared with the sisters, but each person can also choose the silence of a meal in solitude. The chapel remains open all day for personal prayer.
Geography and activities
Marseille and its surroundings: an inspiring setting
The city of Marseille unfolds between sea and hills, under the benevolent gaze of the Good Mother, perched atop the Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde basilica.
Below, don't miss Saint-Victor Abbey, founded in the 5th century by Saint John Cassian.
Marseille is surrounded by landscapes evoked by Marcel Pagnol, among hills, calanques, and Provençal villages.
Less than an hour away, discover Sainte-Baume, where Saint Mary Magdalene withdrew, as well as the santons of Provence, the Old Port, Marseille soap, and Les Baux-de-Provence.
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