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Mini-retreat in silence to enter into Advent

To prepare for Christmas

27 – November 29, 2026 Bethanien Monastery Obwald 10 places
Mini-retreat in silence to enter into Advent

Embrace silence, contemplate, listen, discern... A weekend to experience God.

"I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." John 10:10

Inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, a weekend with times of prayer, teachings, and personal meetings with a brother or sister from the community to help you reflect on what you are living.

This weekend allows you both to deepen your relationship with God and to help you make decisions (if you are facing a choice).

The teachings will be given in French and German with reciprocal translation.

The weekend is led by a team from the Communauté du Chemin Neuf.

Programme

Each day:

  • several times of personal prayer with the Word of God
  • teachings
  • a time of personal accompaniment with a brother or sister from the Communauté du Chemin Neuf
  • times of communal prayer: praise, reconciliation, Eucharist

Practical information

Please bring your Bible!

Financial contribution:

170 to 220 CHF.

The price range is intended to allow each person to give what they can.

Money should not be an obstacle — please contact us if you are facing difficulties.

Getting there

Train

Sarnen train station is 10 minutes by bus (no. 341), stop "Alte Post"

Car

Allow approximately 5 hours from Lyon

Bike

Come discover Switzerland by bike, but be warned, it's uphill!