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Mixed 18 days

Bartimaeus journey

A 3-week healing journey

May 25 – June 11, 2026 Puits de Jacob Welcome Center Bas-Rhin 6 places
Bartimaeus journey

A 3-week healing journey

An intensive time of inner healing led by a couple from the Community.

Personalized 3-week journey in a small fraternal living unit:

  • supported by prayer,
  • spiritual guidance,
  • the sacraments,
  • participation in work and the life of the Community.

It is essential to complete the entire journey.

Programme

Session schedule

Adapted to each participant, arranged with the spiritual director.

  • Community prayer (Lauds and Vespers),
  • Eucharist,
  • personal prayer time with the Word of God,
  • personal spiritual guidance,
  • work,
  • fraternal recreation.

Meals within the fraternal unit, or shared with other community members and guests.

On Sundays, outings, visits, or walks.

Practical information

Contact and registration with Marie-Paule Ades. She can answer all your questions and help you discern whether this retreat is right for you.

  • You may bring your own sheets and table napkin, but we can also provide them.
  • Bring your Bible and work clothes.

Getting there

Train

Strasbourg train station, then take the Tram (Campus d'Illkirch station): the community can then pick you up at the tram station, otherwise bus from the tram station. Another option: Erstein station from where you can also take the bus to the Thumenau stop or request pickup.

Car

Follow your GPS

Bike

One hour from Strasbourg via the canal is nice!