Message du pape François adressé aux jeunes pour les JMJ 2023

19 September 2022

Pour la 37e Journée Mondiale de la Jeunesse, le pape François interpelle les jeunes du monde entier : « Marie se leva, et s’en alla en hâte » (Lc 1,39). Rendez-vous leur est donné, au niveau local le 20 novembre 2022 et au niveau international à Lisbonne (Portugal) du 1^er au 6 août 2023.

Découvrez le texte complet en Français

https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/fr/messages/youth/documents/papa-francesco_20220815_messaggio-giovani_2022.html

http://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/fr/news/2022/maria–modello-dei-giovani-in-movimento–messaggio-per-la-gmg-20.html

Why go on spiritual retreat ?

Whatever the reasons, the spiritual retreat is a breathing space in a setting that inspires inner reflection. The setting, silence and pace of the retreat give the participants the freedom to open up to themselves and to God.

A spiritual retreat is a break for the heart and the mind. It creates a breathing space for:

Relaxing, resting and finding comfort in the middle of our very busy lives;
Meeting with God in silence, reading his Word and rekindling the fire of our faith;
Reflecting on the meaning of our existence, taking a step back before making important choices;
Exploring the key questions of life and gaining a better understanding of the foundations of the Christian faith.