Vocational discernment retreat

Opening oneself to listen and discern

• The retreat will be preached by a priest from the Communauté Saint-Martin who will give three talks on the theme: "How can we know and do the Will of God?".

• A nun from the Abbey will give a talk on Benedictine spirituality.

• There will be an opportunity to speak with a nun. The preaching priest will be available for individual meetings with retreatants.

• All within the framework of the prayer and praise of our Benedictine Abbey.

Saturday

• Terce at 9:10 a.m. followed by Mass at 9:25 a.m.
• Morning conference by the preacher
• Sext at 12:20 p.m. followed by lunch at the Ste Anne guest house
• 2nd afternoon conference by the preacher
• Vespers at 5:15 p.m.
• Compline at 7:40 p.m.

Sunday

• Lauds at 6:00 a.m. (for those who wish)
• Terce and Mass at 9:45 a.m.
• A conference by the preacher and another by a nun on Benedictine spirituality during the day (schedule to be confirmed, depending on retreatants' departure times)
• Sext followed by lunch at 12:25 p.m.
• Vespers at 5:00 p.m. followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

Practical details

• The retreat begins on Saturday morning, so it would be best to arrive the evening before.
• If that is not possible, please contact Sister Marie-Véronique, the guest mistress, to discuss the possibility of arriving on Saturday.
• Please bring a Bible and something to take notes with.
• Meals are shared with other guests in a friendly atmosphere in the guest house dining room. Help with washing up is appreciated.

Suggested offering

To be discussed with the guest mistress, according to each person's means. The cost of the stay should not be an obstacle to participating in the retreat.