A Spiritual Centre
Throughout the year		offers retreats and seminars
for individuals and groups.
With Bernadette… “I want my whole life to be inspired by love”
Retreats and Seminars 2008
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th March ‘08				“A way towards second humanity”. Artistic creation project about the work of Maurice Bellet, “The Survivors”.
Monday 10th March 9.00am to Tuesday 11th March ’08 5.00pm Level 1 Thursday 13th March 5.00 to Friday 14th March ’08 5.00 pm Level 2				Listen Jeanne Marie Menard Training Officer and Consultant Clarification of techniques and attitudes required for listening.
Thursday 20th March 9.00 a.m. to Sunday 23rd March ’08 9.00am				Introduction to meditation on the Holy Week texts. Father Francois Drouilly, Marist, Chaplain to Espace Bernadette.
Sunday 6th April 7.00 pm to Sunday 13th April ’08 9.00am				Christian experience and the wisdom of the body Brother Bernard Marliangeas O.P. Meetings will alternate between the Christian Experience, prayer time and the practice of sitting in the spirit of Zen.
Thursday 8th May 7.00pm to Wednesday 14th May ’08 9.00am				The risk of life surrendered Brother Bernard Senelle, O.P.
Pentecost Saturday 10th May 9.00am To Monday 12th May ’08 5.00pm				Joy and Suffering according to St. Paul and St John Father Jean Marie Martin, Professor at the Catholic Institute in Paris - Biblical Seminar
Saturday 24th May 9.30am to Sunday 25th May ’08, 4.00pm				The Book of Job Marie Noelle Thabut - Biblical Seminar
Sunday 29th June 5.00pm to Saturday 5th July ’08, 9.00am				The prayer of Jesus, prayer from the heart. Father Claude Cantet, professor at the Senior Seminary of Bordeaux.
Thursday 10th July 7.00pm to Friday 18th July ’08, 9.00am				Presence and/or absence of God. Father Jean Marie Martin Professor at the Catholic Institute in Paris.
Sunday 20th July 7.00pm to Sunday 27th July ’08. 9.00am.				Experience the love of the Father through the heart of Jesus and Mary. Father Michael Fournier, Eudist..
Tuesday 22nd July 7.00pm toTuesday 29th July ’08 9.00am				Pray and Walk A team from Espace Bernadette Time for personal and Community prayer, adapted to Walking in the Nivernais Forests.
Tuesday 26th August 7.00pm to Thursday 4th September ’08,9.00pm				“Give me my portion of inheritance.” Luke15:12 Mrs Maryse Laval, Spiritual Director at the Chatelard Spirituality Centre near Lyon Eight-day Retreat according to the Exercises of St. Ignatius
Monday 15th September 7.00pm to Tuesday 23rd September ’08, 9.00am.				“And the Word was made flesh” Father Claude Saillant, Chaplain to ‘Arrêt House’ at Nantes. Music will be given great importance.
Friday 3rd October 7.00 pm to Sunday 12th October ’08, 9.00am				“When you pray, say Our Father” Father Jacques Buisson, Jesuit Retreat according to the Exercises of St. Ignatius.
Monday 3rd November 7.00pm to Sunday 9th November 9.00am.				Being a disciple of Jesus? Father Francois Drouilly, Marist, Chaplain to Espace Bernadette.
Sunday 16th November 7.00pm to Sunday 28th November’08, 5.00pm				The Gospel is “Good news announced to the poor” Father Alain Durand O.P.

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Retreats are made IN SILENCE.
Seminars have periods of silence for personal reflection, with time allotted for sharing thoughts and working together.

Bernadette Soubirous. Sister Marie Bernard, lived a hidden and humble life
in Nevers from 1866-1879. She lived in a spirit of close intimacy with Jesus,
whose love knew no limits... "He is sufficient for me..." she said.

From Reception
A few useful indications :
Retreats begin at 7.00 pm (19h) but you are advised to arrive at least at 6.00pm (18h).
All rooms are single for Retreats. Lift available

For travel and practical information (click here)

Other options available in the house :
Individual retreats,
Group retreats, sessions, seminars.

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