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Mixed 8 days

Spiritual Exercises according to St. Ignatius

To discover Ignatian spirituality

17 – October 24, 2026 Bethanien Monastery Obwald 10 places
Spiritual Exercises according to St. Ignatius

Preached retreat according to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola

A week in silence:

  • to place oneself under the loving gaze of God
  • to enter into an inner knowledge of Christ through his Word, so as to better love and serve him in daily life
  • to recognize God's call in one's life and choose to respond to it.

Programme

Each day is structured around:

  • times of teaching
  • times of personal prayer with the Word of God
  • times of communal prayer
  • a daily 30-minute personal spiritual guidance session

Teachings will be given in French and German with reciprocal translation.

Spiritual guidance is provided in your language.

The retreats are led by a team from the Communauté du Chemin Neuf.

Practical information

Please bring your Bible!

Financial contribution:

650 to 850 CHF for the entire week.

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!