Advent Retreat: Contemplating Jesus, with Mary, with the whole Church, and discovering Love
A silent weekend retreat for Advent, preached by Brother Robert, a Carmelite: contemplating Jesus with Mary and the whole Church.
Contemplating in silence the coming of Christ
Advent is the season of waiting, the time when we contemplate in silence the coming of salvation, the coming of Christ. With the prophets, with all those who await salvation, we will enter into the depth of the biblical narratives and the Christian tradition. On Sunday, we will celebrate together the first Sunday of Advent.
"Contemplating Jesus, with Mary, with the whole Church, and discovering Love."
A spiritual weekend preached by Brother Robert, a Carmelite.
Programme
A retreat in silence, with silent meals on Saturday at noon and in the evening.
Four talks over the course of the weekend.
Participation in the Liturgy of the Hours of the Carmelite brothers' community.
Eucharistic adoration on Saturday evening, after Vespers.
Opportunity for confession.
Practical information
Who is it for?
For Christians who wish to make a silent retreat, with preaching by a Carmelite brother.
Practical details
Please bring sheets and towels if possible (otherwise, available for 6 €).
A cook prepares the meals.
A small shop offers books on prayer, Carmelite jams, and wine from Broussey.
Suggested offering
115 € for the weekend (full board and preaching).
No card payments: please bring a check, cash, or arrange a bank transfer.
Getting there
Cérons train station. Let the brothers know your arrival time: one of them can pick you up at the station.
Via the A62 from Bordeaux or the A65 from Pau. The convent is about 45 minutes from Bordeaux.
Bus from Bordeaux, stop at Rions bourg.