"Give thanks in all circumstances!" (1 Thess 5:18)

This spiritual retreat will seek to offer a response to the great human and spiritual questions, as well as to the challenges of the contemporary world, through living teachings grounded in the Word of God and in experience. The teachings will be given by a brother of the community.

During this time of human and spiritual renewal, you will also be carried by an atmosphere of prayer and silence and a carefully celebrated liturgy. The beautiful park and the nearby forest, the discreet yet attentive care of the brothers and sisters who will share in this spiritual retreat alongside you, as it is preached for them as well, and the recollection of each person, will open you to the mystery of the God of Mercy and Life.

• One teaching on Saturday afternoon and three on Sunday.

• Celebration of Resurrection Vespers on Saturday evening and Mass on Sunday.

• Opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and/or spiritual guidance.

• Time for rest, meditation, and silent prayer.

• Meals shared together with beautiful music in the background. Sunday evening's meal is a time for sharing.

Practical details

• Arrival on Saturday, October 24 between 1:30 and 2:00 PM (we can pick you up at the Essarts church bus stop). The spiritual retreat ends on Sunday evening (around 6:30 PM), after a light dinner snack.

• Accommodation in a single room (except for couples).

• Please bring something to take notes with.

• You will find a New Testament in your room for your use.

• Bed linens are provided in the rooms, but we ask that you bring your own towels.

• We invite you to bring a white garment (shirt, sweater, scarf...) to celebrate the Resurrection, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening.

Suggested offering

The contribution to expenses is free-will, but we provide an indicative range for the offering: from €120 to €155 per person for a day-and-a-half spiritual retreat (reduced range for religious, priests, and students).