Retreat Days & Spiritual Exercises
Short Retreat in Monastery Mariastein (near to Basel)
Date: Friday, 27th - Sunday 29th November 2026 (Friday 4.15 p.m. to Sunday 2.00 p.m.) You are warmly invited to take part in this short spiritual retreat, which will help us to get ready for Christmas. Discover pray in silence in nature, with the group or in the beautiful monastery church and the Chapel of Mercy. Meet other young people who are exploring or deepening their Christian faith. Together, we will meditate on short Bible passages. You will receive impulses on meditation. You can also reflect on your life. The common language for the method, spiritual reflexion and Eucharist will be mainly English. The spiritual accompaniment is also available in the following languages: German, English, French and Italian. A short hike is planned as well - please bring good shoes. For: Students, young adults and young professionals (ages 18 - 35) * Guided by: Andreas Schalbetter SJ and Leonora Heiniger. * Cost: between 50 CHF (for those without income) and 260 CHF (for others), plus travellingexpenses. Financial difficulties should not prevent you from applying. Registration till 17th November: andreas.schalbetter@unibas.ch
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