St John XXIII Parish and the Ignatian Spirituality Community (ISC) - Geneva invite you through the different ways of prayer to enter into Advent and encounter our God in a deeper and more personal way. 

Discover the richness of some of the different ways of prayer:

• With scriptures (Lectio Divina)

• Imaginative Contemplation

• With a picture or Icon 

• In song and music or 

• The Examen - Review of the day 

and so create opportunities to a deeper personal relationship with God through this period of Advent.

When:      Saturday, 29 November 2025

Where:     St John XXIII Parish, Geneva

Time: 10.00 - 17.00 CET

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"Prayer is the breath of faith; it is its most proper expression. Its like a cry that issues from the heart of those who believe and entrust themselves to God." 

 Pope Francis 

Join us for a Tapestry of Prayer Day

A Pilgrim's encounter with God

St John XXIII Parish and the Ignatian Spirituality Community (ISC) - Geneva invites you to experience different ways of praying as a journey to find God in all things. 

Discover the richness of some of the different ways of prayer: 

• With scriptures (Lectio Divina, Imaginative Contemplation)

• With a picture or Icon 

• In song and music

• Examen - Review of the day and let them guide you to a deeper personal relationship with God. Explore, reflect, and allow it to speak to you. 

WHEN:     22 March 2025, 09h30 to 17h00

WHERE:    St John XXIII Parish Geneva

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WEEKEND SILENT RETREAT:

Pilgrims of Hope: Called to Love

«By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another» - John 13 :35

Do you want to spend time with God and others to deepen your faith and hope in the Lord?  If so, perhaps this weekend is for you.

We invite you to come away from your busy schedules for a time of silence, prayer and reflection in the beautiful surroundings of St Maurice. During this weekend, you will spend time in silence, be accompanied by your personal Spiritual Accompanier and be together in a prayerful presence with your fellow retreatants.

The weekend offers various opportunities of encountering God through silent personal and communal prayer.

A Spiritual Accompanier will be available to support you in your prayer journey during the weekend.

Start:           Friday, 20 June 2025 at 18.30 CET
Registration commencing  at 17.00

Ends: Sunday, 22 June 2025 at 16.00 CET

Where: Hotellerie-Franciscaine,
Rue Antoine de Quartéry 1,
1890 Saint-Maurice

Cost: CHF 320 to cover accommodation, meals & refreshments

Facilities: While basic, all meals and amenities will be provided, so as to ensure you and God can spend the maximum time together.

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PREPARATION FOR ADVENT - SILENT RETREAT

When:        Friday to Sunday 21 to 23 November 2025

Where:       Hotellerie-Franciscaine, St Maurice