"God thirsts for us to thirst for him" (Saint Augustine)

Exploring the paths of prayer in the light of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

This retreat is lived in silence and includes lectio divina (prayerful reading of a biblical text, in small groups, following a specific method).

Preaching: Father François-Régis Wilhelem, priest of the Institut Notre-Dame de Vie (Venasque) and professor of moral theology and spirituality at the Studium Notre-Dame de Vie.

From Monday, July 19 at 6:00 PM to Saturday, July 24 at 10:00 AM (5 days).

A typical day

The following is the usual structure of a silent retreat, which may vary:

• 7:45 AM: breakfast

• 8:30 AM: morning prayer

• 9:15 AM: teaching or workshop

• 12:30 PM: lunch

• 3:00 PM: teaching or workshop

• 4:30 PM: snack, time for listening

• 5:15 PM: adoration in the crypt

• 6:00 PM: Eucharist in the crypt

• 7:00 PM: dinner

• 8:15 PM: evening gathering

Practical details

• Please bring your own bed sheets.

• Remember to bring soap and shampoo.

• Meals are provided: please indicate any dietary requirements.

• The accommodation is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Suggested offering

• A deposit of €50 per person is required to confirm registration.

• The estimated cost per day is €75 per retreatant, but financial considerations should not be an obstacle to making a retreat: each person gives according to their real means.