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Monastery
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Lille, France |
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"Unity is lived out in diversity: our communities have their own special
character..... "
From our constitutions
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In 1948, a group of Bernardine Sisters
arrived at the property that they had just bought. It was
in open countryside. Quite quickly, the novitiate and Mother
House sisters settled into château of la Cessoie. The
monastery was built progressively (see across - the brick
building). |
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The monastery has been caught up in rapid urbanisation,
and is now situated in the suburbs of Lille. It is easy to get to
and benefits from a large garden which gives the impression of much
space. The monastery welcomes those who are seeking for silence,
peace and prayer. |
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INFANT AND PRIMARY SCHOOL OF
LA CESSOIE |
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From the time of the
arrival of the sisters, a small school was opened. This has
developed over the years. |
Now there are 300 pupils.4 sisters work there
and others are involved in catechesis and supervisions. |
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Visit the site of the school : |
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SECRETARIAT
ATD 1/4 MONDE |
FATHER JOSEPH WRESINSKI
"Misery is not inevitable. It is the work of humanity
hommes. Only human beings can destory it.
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For the last 25years,
the Bernardine Sisters have been carrying out secretarial
work for the association "ATD FOURTH WORLD." This
link with the poorest feeds the prayer life of the community
Letter of Father Joseph 
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Our community has by its very existence a vocation to hospitality.
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"In the guest, it is Christ who is received."
Rule of St. Benedict
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Llight and airy, the shop is a place of calm
and serenity, where you can find presents, a book, a card,
music ... which will delight young and old. |
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OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday 15h to17h
Saturdays from 10h to 12h and 15h to 17h
Albs for Profession of Faith can be hired.
Baptismal robes can be made to order.
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Our Community has 33 sissters from 35 to 94 years old
The diversity of our ages, and backgrounds is a
great richness, but also a great challenge for the living of community
life.
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We welcome to the novitiate those who seek to
respond to the call of God to leave all to follow Him. |
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Times of Offices
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Weekdays |
Sundays |
Lauds |
6h 30 |
7 h 00 |
Mass |
7h |
8h45 preceded |
Terce |
9h |
by Terce |
Midday Office |
12h15 |
12h15 |
Vespers |
17h30 |
17h |
Vigils |
20h15 |
20h15 |
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All are welcome to our offices, during which we are united to our other monasteries, to our friends, to our families,
our guests and to all our brothers and sisters throughout the whole
world.
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© Bernardine Cistercian 2008
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