Itinerant retreat - ages 18-30
For men ages 18 to 30!
Lyon – Le Puy-en-Velay – St-Pierre
Come and experience the joy of an itinerant retreat, surrendered to the Providence of God, in the school of the mendicant saints Dominic and Francis.
Sent out in pairs or groups of three (a brother with one or two young men) to live the experience of encounter: walking the roads of Saint James, experiencing hitchhiking, seeking shelter for the night, or begging for the bread of the day... to proclaim the infinite love of God!
Programme
- Meet in Lyon (1 rue André Bonin) on Saturday, July 4 at 5:00 PM.
- Saturday and Sunday the 5th: Time of prayer and teaching to prepare for the mendicant mission.
- Sunday afternoon: sending out of pairs/trios
- Monday - Wednesday: Itinerant journey along the roads of St. James toward Le Puy-en-Velay (walking and hitchhiking), with begging for lodging and food, and daily prayer/Eucharist.
- Thursday - Friday: Hitchhiking from Le Puy to St-Pierre (11270 PLAVILLA, in the Aude).
- Friday evening - Sunday afternoon: Time of reflection and conclusion at the monastery of St-Pierre
Practical information
What to bring:
Backpack / Sleeping bag / Pocket Bible / Tupperware and utensils / Flashlight / Hiking shoes / Sun protection (hat, etc.) / Rain jacket
Suggested offering:
"You received without payment; give without payment!" Matthew 10:8
Getting there
At Castelnaudary train station. A member of the community can come and pick you up there.
This is the easiest way. On the A 61 highway, take exit 21 (Castelnaudary) then the D6 toward Mirepoix. 1 km before the village of Plavilla, turn right at the sign "Saint-Pierre - Communauté de l'Agneau": you're there!