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Benedictines Mixed 4 days

Creating from silence (pottery) - Art and the search for God

Exploring the link between art and faith

23 – August 26, 2026 Sainte Lioba Abbey Bouches-du-Rhône 11 places
Creating from silence (pottery) - Art and the search for God

How can art lead us to God?

  • Morning: pottery class
  • Afternoon: How can we be nourished by a text from the Bible? How can a psalm help us pray and live in relationship with God?
  • This sharing is followed by an extended time of silence and rest

Programme

  • 8:30 AM: Lauds, Eucharist
  • Morning: pottery class
  • 12:45 PM: Sext prayer
  • 12:55 PM: meal followed by free time
  • Afternoon: how can we be nourished by a text from the Bible? How can a psalm help us pray and live in relationship with God?
  • Time of silence and rest
  • 6:00 PM: silent prayer - Vespers - meal - free time
  • 8:15 PM: Compline

Practical information

  • From August 24 (5:00 PM) to August 27 (2:00 PM)
  • Accommodation on a full board basis
  • Single room or twin room for couples.
  • Please bring your own bed linens and towels if possible.


Getting there

Train

Train to Simiane-Collongue (direction Aix-en-Provence from Marseille). Pickup from Simiane station may be available depending on your arrival time.

Car

Parking available 50m from the abbey

Bike

By bike, a short uphill stretch awaits you at the end!