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Monastic retreat
A retreat opportunity for young women in Northern France!
Monastic retreat
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A retreat at Notre-Dame de Wisques Abbey
Going on a monastic retreat means coming away for four days to live, with others, a spiritual experience, in a fraternal and family-like atmosphere.
The monastic retreat is an invitation to experience a dive into interior life, to disconnect as much as possible from external distractions in order to return to the essential and discover the treasure hidden deep within: God's plan for you!
Joy, interior life, time to discern under God's gaze—these are what leave a profound mark.
"I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this retreat. For four days I was able to discover monastic life, take a step back, and refocus on the essential. Every moment of this retreat (the teachings, the work, the divine offices, the times of fellowship) will help me, I am sure, in discerning my vocation. It is a true joy to have met you, and I carry with me your smiles, your joy of living, and above all God's presence in each of you. You radiate a light that deeply touched me, and I hope to reflect Jesus' presence in my life in this way, whatever my vocation may be. Thank you all. I carry you in my prayer." (Hélène, 24 years old)
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Each day is lived at the rhythm of the nuns' life:
- Times of solitude
- Sharing
- Liturgical offices
- Teachings
- Manual work
- "Recreation periods" and many good moments shared together!
This immersion allows you to discover Benedictine life and immerse yourself in Gregorian liturgy. The teachings are varied, covering prayer, an introduction to Gregorian chant, the discovery of interior life, and also discernment, lectio divina, feminine vocation, etc.
Meals are provided on site in the guest dining room
Retreatants are asked to bring, if possible:
- A sleeping bag
- A pair of sheets and their toiletries
- A Bible, a missal, and something to take notes with
The contribution to expenses is free-will, according to each person's means.