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Carmelites Nuns 2 days

Weekend 'Listen and See!'

A weekend for young women following the rhythm of Carmelite life to rediscover silence and peace!

Weekend 'Listen and See!'

Discover Carmelite life in the Landes region!

Two days to discover the life of the Carmelite nuns, that's the program for this themed retreat!

It's a weekend of prayer and silence to:

  • take stock of your life,
  • be attentive to God,
  • receive spiritual guidance, if the retreatant desires, for discernment.

The retreat theme will guide you throughout the retreat with times for reflection.

This retreat is for women ages 18 to 35 only.

Programme

Program

Upon arrival, a meeting is scheduled with the prioress to arrange the stay according to each person's expectations. All arrivals and departures are organized based on retreatants' possibilities, knowing that a sister can pick up at the Mont de Marsan train station if needed.

The retreat program includes: one or more divine offices, Masses, spiritual readings (lectio divina, rosary, mental prayer), a meeting with sisters, and small services if you need activities.

  • one or more divine offices
  • Masses
  • spiritual readings (lectio divina, rosary, mental prayer)
  • a meeting with sisters and small services if you need activities.

Practical information

Lunch and dinner on site; bed linens provided.

Remember to bring a Bible and writing materials.

If needed, a sister can pick up at the Mont de Marsan train station.

Suggested offering at the end of the retreat

35 euros per day.

Getting there

Train

A Sister will come pick you up at the station.

Car

Heading due south: between Dax and Mont-de-Marsan

Bike

Follow the beautiful banks of the Adour