Adventurers of Happiness
If you are between 18 and 35 years old, want to spend the end of the year in prayer and shared listening, are a practicing Catholic, catechumen, seeking God, or simply want to pause and reflect on your life in peace, come join us!
Adventurers of Happiness
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Try the adventure of Happiness with Cîteaux Abbey!
- You will celebrate the Liturgy of the Hours, which will structure your day, with the community.
- You will be accompanied by three brothers and a layperson, with whom you can discover or deepen what God has to say to you through His Word.
- You will be able to discuss with your guides the presence of God in your life and the place you want to give Him.
- You can share with them the questions that trouble you, and reflect on the meaning you want to give to your life.
- Finally, you will discover monastic life.
- Each day, you participate in the monastic offices.
- In the morning, a brother guides you through an experience of lectio divina, the slow, meditative, and prayerful reading of the Bible that the monks themselves practice daily.
- In the afternoon, in accordance with the Rule of Saint Benedict which recommends a balanced life of prayer, reading, and work, you participate in manual tasks with the brothers.
- Prayers, activities, and communal sharing alternate with personal times of prayer and reflection.
You are accommodated in individual rooms with private bathroom facilities.
It is preferable to bring your own sheets (for a 90 cm bed) and towels.
Meals are taken at the guest house, in silence, listening to the monks' reading at noon and music in the evening.
You should bring clothing suitable for manual work and a pair of walking shoes.
Suggested contribution: €35 per day (full board).