{"id":115480,"date":"2026-09-09T16:16:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T14:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/heading-to-the-abbey-unique-spiritual-vacations\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T09:53:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T07:53:15","slug":"heading-to-the-abbey-unique-spiritual-vacations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/en\/heading-to-the-abbey-unique-spiritual-vacations\/","title":{"rendered":"Heading to the Abbey: Unique Spiritual Vacations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-beige-background-color has-background has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In the sacred, thousand-year-old setting of Sablonceaux Abbey (Charente-Maritime), the Chemin Neuf community launched an original spiritual retreat program this summer intended primarily for newcomers and catechumens in parishes in western France&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They took on the challenge of bringing together, for 4 to 5 days, more than 170 members from parishes in western France led by Chemin Neuf (Angers, Bordeaux, Caen, Nantes, etc.), including 50 children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The uniqueness of the concept\u2014part retreat, part vacation\u2014lay in bringing together catechumens, new believers, young families with children, and \u201cordinary\u201d parishioners to share a fraternal vacation experience that combined relaxation with spiritual growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cRelaxation Guaranteed, Hearts Nourished\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each day followed the same rhythm: a special morning time to gather together before God, ample free time in the afternoon to rest and explore the region, daily opportunities for the Eucharist, adoration, sung liturgy, and praise, simple meals shared by parish, and an evening vigil each night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a more intense central day spent together, we alternated between an \u201cOlympics\u201d centered on the theme of virtues, a \u201cPath of the Heart\u201d (Way of the Cross), and an evening of reconciliation\u2014not to mention the solar eclipse that made an unexpected appearance over the vast meadow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" data-id=\"108904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8994-1-1024x641.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8994-1-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8994-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8994-1-767x480.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8994-1-1536x961.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8994-1-2048x1282.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"656\" data-id=\"108916\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8563-M-1-1024x656.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8563-M-1-1024x656.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8563-M-1-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8563-M-1-767x491.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8563-M-1-1536x984.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8563-M-1-2048x1312.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>One Course per Day<\/strong>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After casting off from everything that weighed down the parishioners, they set sail with one course a day: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let us turn to Christ so that He may meet us where we are, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let\u2019s turn toward the Cross and the Love that heals wounds and forgives sins, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let us set our sights on the mission as we discover whom the Lord is calling us to serve. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The closing Eucharist sent the participants forth, their eyes fixed on Christ, as missionary disciples in their daily lives to make known the love of God that has transformed their lives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The children and young people, for their part, embarked on an adventure with St. Francis of Assisi, organized by age group. Each day, they, too, followed a path to marvel, love, and forgive; to live in harmony with others; and to radiate joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Chemin Neuf Style<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the course of a few days, participants were able to discover everything that makes Chemin Neuf unique: worship, Ignatian prayer, charismatic life, the prayer of the brothers, small-group sharing, an ecumenical spirit, simplicity and frugality in daily life and service, washing dishes and cleaning together, and a sense of celebration\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-extra-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p><em>\u201cThank you so much for the week\u2014it was truly perfect, and it did me a world of good!\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Elise, a newcomer from Angers who was baptized at Easter 2026<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Experiencing Joy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of this session, during which each participant was invited to take time to lay their life before God, to be enlightened by His Word, and to live out brotherhood in a tangible way, joy lit up every face, despite the heat and the mosquitoes.<br>The joy of experiencing deep within themselves God\u2019s personal love for each person present, of believing that Christ is truly present in their lives and that He walks with them on their journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The children\u2019s exuberant joy, the freshness of faith among the catechumens and newly baptized young people, and the vivid testimonies of God\u2019s presence in their lives\u2014which gives meaning to even the smallest action\u2014made it easier and easier to share deeply as the shyness of the first evening faded away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each of us is called by Christ to continue on the journey\u2014specifically where we are planted, and especially in our parish\u2014to come together in service to the Kingdom, under the guidance of the Spirit. Things may look a little different as we head back to church after the summer break!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"108928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8460-1-836x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8460-1-836x1024.jpg 836w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8460-1-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8460-1-768x940.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8460-1-1254x1536.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8460-1-1672x2048.jpg 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reception<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" data-id=\"108940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8751-1-1024x515.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8751-1-1024x515.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8751-1-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8751-1-767x386.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8751-1-1536x773.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8751-1-2048x1031.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tug-of-War<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"919\" data-id=\"108964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8880-1-edited-1024x919.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8880-1-edited-1024x919.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8880-1-edited-768x689.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8880-1-edited-1536x1379.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.chemin-neuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSF8880-1-edited-2048x1839.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stations of the Cross<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Testimonials<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Florence and Dominique<\/td><td>L\u00e9o: a newcomer from Bordeaux<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1) What were your expectations before coming? <br><br><em>To experience a time that was both spiritual and relaxing\u2014for myself, as a couple, and in community.<\/em><br><em>To get to know the Chemin Neuf Community better.<\/em><br><br>2) What did you experience during these four days?<br><br><em>Joy, spiritual and emotional depth, and wonderful encounters.<\/em><br><br>3) What did you take away from the experience?<br><br><em>Gratitude, and a plan to discern as a couple regarding a \u201chumanitarian\u201d commitment abroad.<\/em><\/td><td><em>My expectations going into this trip were to find myself spiritually, take stock of my life, and grow closer to the people who mean the most to me, all while<\/em> <em>getting to know new brothers and sisters.<\/em><br><br><em><em>As you can imagine, the Lord is good and has once again exceeded my expectations. I didn\u2019t think I\u2019d be so deeply moved in such a short time (two and a half days). In fact, I was able to meet people, share experiences, and have face-to-face moments with Jesus that were so powerful and beautiful that this vacation will remain in my heart.<\/em><\/em><br><br><em>I left feeling a sense of such deep peace and a transformation unlike anything I had ever experienced.<\/em><br><em>Thanks again for everything!  <\/em><br><em>In the peace and brotherly love of our Lord Jesus Christ.<\/em> <br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>170 parishioners, catechumens, and parish priests enjoyed a vacation that combined spiritual growth with relaxation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":115974,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[138],"tags":[],"country":[],"class_list":["post-115480","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actualites-internationales-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - 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