A work of spiritual mercy : teaching those in search of God

13 August 2017

Bishop Hervé Gosselin, the former Father of the Foyer de Charité dof Tressaint and newly appointed Bishop of Angoulême, explained how Marthe Robin (1902-1981) was keen to teach the unschooled and how the spiritual retreats are a practical solution in this work of spiritual mercy.

Read the full article on the website of the conference of bishops of France by clicking here.

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.