Experience the Easter Triduum at Argentan Abbey
Experience Easter differently
Experience the Easter Triduum at Argentan Abbey
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Celebrate Easter at Argentan Abbey
This 4-day retreat is designed for students, young professionals, or senior guides who wish to encounter Christ, meditate on the Word of God, pray with the liturgy, discover monastic life, and better love and serve the Church.
Each day is structured around Mass and the liturgical offices.
- Introduction to the liturgy, lectio divina, mental prayer, and Gregorian chant.
- A teaching, given by a nun, helps participants enter more deeply into the mystery being celebrated.
- Opportunity to meet with a priest and speak with a nun.
Holy Thursday
5:00 PM: Mass of the Lord's Supper, followed by procession to the Repository.
Adoration available until midnight, as each one wishes.
6:30 PM: Supper
Good Friday
7:15 AM: Vigils and Lauds (Tenebrae). Terce, Sext, and None.
12:30 PM: Lunch
3:00 PM: Office of the Passion and Death of the Lord.
6:30 PM: Supper
Adoration of the Cross.
Holy Saturday
7:15 AM: Vigils and Lauds (Tenebrae). Terce, Sext, and None.
12:30 PM: Lunch
5:15 PM: Vespers.
6:30 PM: Supper
9:00 PM: Blessing of the new fire at the enclosure door.
9:10 PM: Easter Vigil.
Easter Sunday
Solemn Lauds. Terce.
10:00 AM: Solemn Mass. Sext and None.
12:30 PM: Lunch
4:45 PM: Solemn Vespers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Compline.
6:30 PM: Supper
Meals (breakfast, lunch, and supper) take place in a friendly atmosphere. The dishes are prepared by the Sisters in the enclosure kitchen and are brought by the guest mistress. Generally, for Good Friday, retreatants wish to take their meals in silence. Help with dishes is welcome during the retreat.
Bring a Bible and something to take notes with.
The nuns provide sheets and towels, but appreciate those who bring their own.
Contribution to expenses: the teachings are free. Accommodation costs are according to each person's means, and should be discussed with the guest mistress.