Cette Œuvre sera le refuge des grandes détresses qui viendront y puiser la consolation et l’espérance. Je veux qu’elle soit un Foyer éclatant de Lumière, de Charité et d’Amour …. (Paroles du Christ à Marthe Robin) Chaque année des milliers d’hommes et de femmes cherchent à se mettre à l’écart du bruit et du tourbillon […]
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 […]
The Foyers de Charité gathered until Tuesday 21 June as part of the “General Meeting” in Châteauneuf-de-Galaure 250 delegates, priests or lay people, members of the 78 Foyers de Charité of the world, took part in this high point of the work of the Foyers over a period of two weeks. The agenda for the […]
During the course of their general meeting at the Foyer de Charité of Châteauneuf-de-Galaure (Drôme – France), the 250 delegates (priests and laity) of the 78 Foyers de Charité around the world elected the new head of the Work, who will be called “Moderator Father” from now on. At the age of 57 years, Fr […]
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.