From Saint Francis de Sales to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux: the way of spiritual childhood.

Francis de Sales (1567-1622), the "Doctor of Divine Love," was the most widely published author in the world until the 20th century. He was the first to describe so clearly the way of spiritual childhood, popularized three centuries later by Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus (1873-1897).
During this Advent season, we will explore magnificent texts on this "little way," drawn from the Bishop of Geneva and others from his spiritual heritage.

• Introduction to Francis de Sales

• Reading of texts

• Personal and group prayer

• Interactive workshops
  

From December 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM to December 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Facilitator: David LAURENT, member of the Association Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix. He has published the Correspondence between Francis de Sales and Jeanne de Chantal (DDB, 2016) and a collection on the Way of Spiritual Childhood (Centre Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix, 2026).

Prayer and confession times:

• Lauds at 8:30 AM

• Vespers at 6:40 PM

• Mass on weekdays at 11:30 AM every day

• Mass on Sundays at 11:00 AM

• Meeting and confession with a priest by appointment

Preparing your stay

• The retreat/session price includes accommodation, meals, the meeting room, and the speaker. The contribution amount should not be a barrier. If you are facing financial difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact us.

• To confirm your registration, you will be asked to pay a deposit of 30% of the retreat cost. In the event of cancellation, any amount paid to the Center remains with the Center, except in the case of cancellation by the Center.

• If you have a dietary requirement, please indicate it at the time of registration so that the kitchen can accommodate it.

• Bed linens and towels are provided by the center and placed on your bed.

• Wi-Fi is available throughout the facility.

• Please bring your Bible (if you have one), a notebook, and a pen.

• The 12-hectare park, the library, and the lounge are available to all retreatants.

• If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. During your stay, a staff member will be present at the reception desk.

Getting here

• Upon arrival, please check in at the reception desk to collect your key.

• By car from Redon: head toward La Gacilly, then La Roche du Theil (La Roche du Theil - Google Maps)

• By train: Redon TGV station - the station is 6 minutes from the center. Taxi available.

Rate per person, full board: €166