Discernment retreat on consecrated life for young women aged 18 to 25 with the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart

• The call to Life,
• The call in the Bible,
• Personal prayer, silence, the Word of God, the Eucharist,
• Presentation of the congregation.
• The call to consecrated life.

The Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart draw their spirituality from contemplation of the mystery of Jesus Christ Crucified and his pierced Heart. From this source they draw their charism: redemptive love, deep benevolence, and apostolic zeal.

They share with the community a life of prayer, fraternity, and apostolate.

They embrace the mission of proclaiming God's love to every creature, becoming humble and fraternal messengers of his presence in the reality of every person.

July 4, 2026

• 10:00 AM: Welcome
• 10:30 AM: Prayer, introductions
• 11:30 AM: Holy Mass
• 12:30 PM: Lunch
• 1:30–3:00 PM: Rosary, free time
• 3:00–4:00 PM: What are you looking for? or Who are you looking for?
• 4:00–4:30 PM: Snack
• 4:30–5:30 PM: The call in the Bible
• 5:30–6:30 PM: Personal time for reflection
• 7:00–7:45 PM: Dinner, fraternal time, prayer, silence, and rest.

July 5, 2026

• 7:45 AM: Lauds in the main chapel
• 8:30 AM: Breakfast
• 9:15 AM: Sharing reflections on the call in the Bible
• 10:00 AM: Holy Mass
• 11:15 AM: Teaching: Discernment
• 12:30 PM: Lunch
• 1:30–3:00 PM: Rosary, free time
• 3:00–4:00 PM: Presentation of the congregation
• 4:00–4:30 PM: Snack
• 4:30–5:15 PM: The call to consecrated life
• 5:15–6:00 PM: Questions and evaluation
• 6:30 PM: Departure or Vespers.

Practical details

Arrival Saturday morning before 10:00 AM, departure Sunday evening after 6:00 PM.

The abbey is surrounded by grounds conducive to silence and solitude in God.

Please bring your personal belongings, a sleeping bag or bed sheets, a Bible, and a notebook.

Financial contribution

€50 per day, or a free-will offering (according to your means), all inclusive.