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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
A monastic retreat means coming away for four days to experience, with others, a spiritual journey in a fraternal and family-like atmosphere.
The monastic retreat is an invitation to dive into your interior life, to disconnect as much as possible from external distractions and return to what is essential, discovering the treasure hidden deep within yourself: God's plan for you!
Joy, interior life, time to discern under God's gaze—these are what leave a deep impression.
"I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this retreat. For four days I was able to discover monastic life, step back, and refocus on what is essential. Every moment of this retreat (the teachings, the work, the divine offices, the times of encounter) will help me, I'm sure, in discerning my vocation. It's 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 touched me deeply, 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)
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Each day follows the rhythm of the nuns' life:
- Times of solitude
- Sharing
- Liturgical offices
- Teachings
- Manual work
- "Recreation" and many good times shared together!
This immersion allows you to discover Benedictine life and immerse yourself in Gregorian chant liturgy. The teachings are varied and cover prayer, an introduction to Gregorian chant, discovering 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 toiletries
- A Bible, a missal, and something to take notes with
The contribution to expenses is voluntary, according to each person's means.