Monastic retreat
Time to discern under God's gaze
God's bold plan for you
"Thanks to this retreat, I was able to make room for the Lord in my life."
Going on a monastic retreat means coming away for four days to share a spiritual experience with others, in a warm and family-like atmosphere.
The monastic retreat is an invitation to dive into your inner life, to disconnect as much as possible from the external 'noise' that clutters our days, and to return to what truly matters, discovering the hidden treasure deep within you: God's bold plan for you!
Joy, inner life, time to discern... under God's gaze... these are the things that leave a deep mark on our retreatants...
Programme
Each day is lived at the rhythm of the nuns' life: a balance of times of solitude, sharing, liturgical Offices, teachings, manual work, and 'recreation'!... along with many good moments shared together!
This immersion will allow you to discover Benedictine life and to be steeped in our Gregorian liturgy. The teachings are varied; they cover prayer, an introduction to Gregorian chant, the discovery of the inner life, as well as discernment, lectio divina, the feminine vocation, and more.
Practical information
Practical details
Meals are taken on site in the guests' dining room. Retreatants are asked to bring, if possible, a sleeping bag or a set of sheets, as well as their toiletries. A Bible may be useful, along with a missal and something to take notes with. For larger groups, it is recommended to get in touch with the monks of Saint-Paul Abbey, who can make two fully equipped houses available nearby.Suggested offering
The contribution to expenses is free, according to each person's means.
Between €20 and €30 per day would help us cover costs.
Getting there
Travel to Saint-Omer (2 hours from Paris), then 10 minutes by taxi or bus, or on foot (1h15)
Head due north; Wisques is between Béthune and Calais
Through the magnificent Audomarois marshes!