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"Offering our lives, the joy of giving"
"Offering our lives, the joy of giving"
Reserve my spot
"My eyes have seen your salvation" (Luke 2:30)
In anticipation of the feast of the presentation of Jesus in the temple on February 2 by Mary and Joseph, a spiritual weekend on the personal offering of our lives and the joy of giving ourselves in commitment or mission.
- In light of the offering that Jesus makes of his person to save us through his holy humanity, this weekend is an invitation to contemplate that human happiness lies in giving ourselves personally to God and to our neighbor in love and charity.
- Together, we will rediscover from a philosophical and theological perspective how love, friendship, and charity urge us to give ourselves generously even in our persons, to commit ourselves by letting go of our own will to turn toward God and toward our brothers and sisters in humanity.
- We will look at biblical examples to consider the joy of giving ourselves.
- We will see the embodiment of this joy of total gift in our Lord, the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, and the saints.
"To love is to give everything and to give oneself" (Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, PN54)
With Brother Hugues-Marie, csj.
- Reception and settling into your rooms on Saturday, January 31 at 9 a.m., followed by coffee at 9:15 a.m. before the first conference at 9:30 a.m.
- Option to check in at 10:30 a.m.
- A weekend schedule will be provided to you.
- The weekend includes divine offices, Mass, adoration, and conferences.
- During free time, you may walk in the surrounding countryside, visit Solesmes Abbey and the peaceful banks of the Sarthe River, pray the rosary while strolling through the garden and paths of Accueil Notre-Dame, or nourish yourself with Sacred Scripture at times that suit you.
- In a joyful and welcoming Christian atmosphere, participants may speak with a priest and go to confession if they wish.
You may bring your own sheets (top and bottom) for a 90 x 200 cm bed or rent them for a contribution of 5 €. Pillowcases are provided.
A contribution to expenses of 88 € per person is requested (148 € for a couple). Free-will offering for the speaker.