Christian meditation is essentially a path of desire. One does not try to attain particular states but instead to stir up fervour for the Almighty and a life of fullness. Love is at the centre of the practice, love being the only way to open hearts for a renewed life. In order to grow, this requires silence. Retreats facilitated by Fabrice Blée in Champboisé since 2007 are held in this spirit of the urgent desire of letting ourselves be moved by the breath of Life.
- One-day retreats ( 9:30- 3:30) : Champboisé asks for a voluntary contribution of $20. Facilitation is in French and is free of charge. In 2019 : August 31, October 5, November 2, December 7.
- 7-day silent retreat in French (August 9-16, 2019)
Christian meditation is essentially a way of desire. One seeks not so much to develop particular states of consciousness than to inflame the ardor for the Almighty and for the fullness of Life. Love is the center of the practice, the only power able to open their hearts to a renewed life. Yet this momentum requires an inclination to silence. Fabrice Blée’s retreats - that he leads at Chambboisé since 2007 - obey to this spirit, to the emergency to be moved with the breath of Life.
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This silent retreat is inspired by the teachings of the Desert Mothers and fathers, these men and women who were at the origin of the Christian contemplative tradition. Participants are free to meditate using their own practice (Christian meditation, Centering Prayer, etc.). This retreat offers a space to deepen interior silence, opening us to more transparency to the divine Presence.
In the evening, there is a talk where sharing is encouraged. All participants are encouraged to meet the facilitator at least three times during the week. The retreat is open to all, even those without meditation experience. What is of utmost importance is the motivation and quest for silence of the heart. |
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Friday, August 9
before 4 :00 : being assigned to your cabin
6 :30-8 :00 : Orientation to the retreat (meeting room)
8 :00-9 :00 : Meditation with walk (1h)
Saturday August 10 to Thursday August 15, inclusively
7 :00-8 :00 : Meditation (1h)
8 :00-10 :00 : Breakfast in cabin(2h)
10:00-11:00: Meditation with walk (1h)
11:00-11:30 : Tea break in silence (.5h)
11:30-12:00 : Meditation (.5h)
12:00-3:00: Meal and private meditation time (3h)
3:00-4:00 : Meditative walk in nature (1h)
4:00-5:00 : Meditation (1h)
5:00-7:00 : Meal and private meditation time (2h)
7 :00-8 :00 : Meditation (1h)
8 :00-9 :00 : Talk and sharing
Friday, August 16
7 :00-8 :00 : Meditation (1h)
8:00-9 :30 : Breakfast in cabin (1.5h)
9:30-10:30 : Meditation (1h) with walk
10:30-12:00 : Sharing and end of the retreat
12:00-12:30 : Clean and leave cabin
12:30-2:30: Shared meal
before 4 :00 : being assigned to your cabin
6 :30-8 :00 : Orientation to the retreat (meeting room)
8 :00-9 :00 : Meditation with walk (1h)
Saturday August 10 to Thursday August 15, inclusively
7 :00-8 :00 : Meditation (1h)
8 :00-10 :00 : Breakfast in cabin(2h)
10:00-11:00: Meditation with walk (1h)
11:00-11:30 : Tea break in silence (.5h)
11:30-12:00 : Meditation (.5h)
12:00-3:00: Meal and private meditation time (3h)
3:00-4:00 : Meditative walk in nature (1h)
4:00-5:00 : Meditation (1h)
5:00-7:00 : Meal and private meditation time (2h)
7 :00-8 :00 : Meditation (1h)
8 :00-9 :00 : Talk and sharing
Friday, August 16
7 :00-8 :00 : Meditation (1h)
8:00-9 :30 : Breakfast in cabin (1.5h)
9:30-10:30 : Meditation (1h) with walk
10:30-12:00 : Sharing and end of the retreat
12:00-12:30 : Clean and leave cabin
12:30-2:30: Shared meal
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Silent meditation or prayer of simplicity at Champboisé (Gatineau, Quebec, Canada) with Fabrice Blée click on the picture! |