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It's time to stop: work and rest.

Am I still serving others when I no longer have time to rest?

It's time to stop: work and rest.

What if God cared about my work?

"Manual work has not only a practical function, but also shapes the heart for service." (Leo XIV, Dilexi Te).

  • Can this be said of all work?

  • How do I manage when I have to spend 8 or 10 hours a day in front of my computer screen?

  • Am I still serving others when I no longer have time to rest?

Through the meditation of biblical texts and Tradition, a Benedictine sister from the Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre will help you better understand the meaning of work and rest in the Christian tradition. This weekend will also be an opportunity to discover how the Holy Scriptures can accompany us day by day in our questions: what if God cared about my work?

This weekend is shaped by the community's life of prayer, and takes place in a peaceful and fraternal atmosphere.
It is also possible to meet with a sister for a more personal conversation. And all of this in the beautiful setting of Montmartre, to gain a little perspective.

Programme

Saturday:

  • 2:00 PM: welcome

  • 3:00 PM: talk

  • Personal prayer / free time

  • 6:00 PM: Vespers and Office of Readings

  • 7:00 PM: dinner

  • 8:00 PM: documentary film on work in the school of Saint Benedict

  • 8:45 PM: rosary

  • 9:15 PM: Compline

Sunday:

  • 8:00 AM: Lauds

  • 9:30 AM: talk

  • 11:00 AM: Mass

  • 12:15 PM: lunch

  • 2:00 PM: questions and answers

  • 3:00 PM: adoration

  • 4:00 PM: Vespers

Practical information

Practical details

01-46-06-14-74 or prieure-saintbenoit@orange.fr 3 cité du Sacré-Cœur 75018 PARIS (metro 2, 4 or 12)

Getting there

Train

Several Paris metro lines provide access (2-4-12) - Bus (40)

Car

More practical, more eco-friendly and especially more fun, choose the Montmartre funicular which will take you to the top of the hill!

Bike

We really recommend the funicular, especially if your bike isn't electric