Advent: Preparing for Christmas Retreat
Participants engage in a weekend retreat focused on silence and prayer to prepare to welcome the birth of Jesus into daily life. Combining personal reflection and community activities, the experience takes place in an atmosphere of attentive listening. Attendees also have time for a personal interview to guide and review their practice of the Ignatian spiritual method.
Dec 11 – Dec 13, 2026 Adults
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Enrollment: 50 euros; accommodation: 130 euros; total: 180 euros.
Hours
Entry from 16:00 to 19:00; departure at 16:00.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Sign up through the Cova's course registration, which books both your place on the retreat and your accommodation for the weekend.
- Plan to arrive on Friday afternoon or early evening, because arrival is only possible during a set three-hour window.
- Book your return travel for Sunday afternoon, since departure from the retreat is in the afternoon rather than the morning.
- Come prepared for stretches of silence and prayer, as the weekend is built around silent reflection alongside shared community activities.
- Make sure you can comfortably follow a weekend of reflection in Spanish, since the retreat is held in Castilian.
Links & Contact
Run by Cova Manresa
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the retreat like?
It's a weekend of silence and prayer to prepare to welcome the birth of Jesus into everyday life. It follows a method inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius. Personal and community activities are mixed in an atmosphere of attentive listening.
Will I get one-to-one guidance?
Yes. There is time for a personal interview to check that you're applying the method correctly.
Who leads the retreat?
David Guindulain SJ directs and accompanies the weekend.
What language is it in?
The retreat is held in Spanish.
Is accommodation included?
Yes. The weekend is residential at La Cova de Sant Ignasi. The fee covers both enrollment and accommodation.
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