2024 - Preparation for Easter
Symphony of Prayer Weekend
Preparing in prayer for Easter
Find your breath of faith and joy
"Prayer is the breath of faith; it is the most proper expression. It is like a cry that issues from the heart of those who believe and entrust themselves to God." - Pope Francis
In addition to our various prayer opportunities within John XXIII Parish we are offering some potentially new ways of praying on Saturday, which includes Lectio Divina, praying with our imagination and doing an Examen of the day.
Overview of the weekend
Friday, 15 March 2024:
11.45 - 12.15 Stations of the Cross, Main Church
12.15 - 13.15 Mass, Main Church
13.15 - 16.00 Adoration, Main Church
17.00 - 18.00 Soup available to meet and share
18.15 - 19.00 Rosary, Chapel
Saturday, 16 March 2024
09.30 - 10.00 Welcome (Croissants & Coffee) G0 & G1
10.00 - 10.30 Stilling G0 & G1
10.30 - 12.00 Lectio Prayer G0 & G1
12.00 - 13.30 Lunch G0 & G1
13.30 - 15.30 Imaginative prayer G0 & G1
15.30 - 16.00 Examen - Review the day G0 & G1
16.00 - 16.15 Final closure G0 & G1
Sunday, 17 March 2024
08.30 - 09.30 Mass, Main Church
10.00 - 11.00 Mass, Main Church
11.30 - 12.30 Mass, Main Church
13.00 - 14.15 Prayer through song, Main Church
14.15 - 14.30 Final Closure and Prayer Main Church
VENUE: St John XXIII Parish, Rue de Montbrillant 57, 1202 Genève
Please click here to register for the weekend sessions to enable us with the planning.
3 Day weekend retreat after Easter - Face to Face FULLY BOOKED All new registrations from 15 March are on a waiting list
The joy of the Lord is (y)our strength (Nehemiah 8:10)
Have you wanted to spend time with God and others to deepen your faith and joy in the Lord? If so perhaps this weekend is for you.
The Ignatian Spirituality Centre in Geneva, invites you to come away from your busy schedules for a time of sharing, prayer and reflection. During this weekend we will explore together some aspects of how and what it means to find our joy in the Lord, spend time in silence and if you want, have the opportunity to be accompanied by a personal Spiritual Accompanier/Director. We will also be sharing and learning from each other in small groups with your fellow retreatants.
If you want to speak to someone a Spiritual Accompanier/Directors will be available to support you in your prayer journey with God and during the weekend..
Facilities: While simple, all meals and amenities will be provided, so as to ensure you and God can spend the maximum time together.
Start: Friday, 12 April 2024, 18.30 CET with registration commencing at 17.00
Ends Sunday, 14 April 2024, 16.00 CET
Venue: Franciscans, Rue Antoine de Quartéry 1 , 1890 Saint-Maurice
Registration form: Application form
Recommended donation: CHF 320 to cover accommodation, meals & refreshments
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