
Easter Vigil
The long silence of Saturday ends with a succession of powerful ancient symbols in the Vigil service which begins with the lighting of the Easter Fire under the Easter Tree in the valley of Bonnevaux.

The long silence of Saturday ends with a succession of powerful ancient symbols in the Vigil service which begins with the lighting of the Easter Fire under the Easter Tree in the valley of Bonnevaux.
The season of Lent invites us to purify and let-go, which reminds us of an important lesson: we have the freedom to change. Join Laurence Freeman on this retreat as we explore this aspect of the Lenten season.

Join the Bonnevaux community and meditators from around the world as we enter the mystery of Lent. Laurence Freeman will lead us in the Ash Wednesday service and administer ashes both in-person and virtually.

Democracy is too important to leave just to politicians. This seminar, led by Herman Van Rompuy, takes place in a responsive conversation with other meditators representing different ages and cultures in our community.

On Saturday 26th March, 12:00 to 13:30 (CET) Fr Laurence will lead a session as part of the Ukrainian community retreat day with a talk

Laurence Freeman will focus on the suffering our world is undergoing and how, through it, humanity may be transformed for the better. This event is online.

If you couldn’t come to the Vigil, you will be welcome to celebrate Easter with us at Bonnevaux today and sing the great Alleluia.

The long silence of Saturday ends with a succession of powerful ancient symbols in the Vigil service which begins with the lighting of the Easter Fire under the Easter Tree in the valley of Bonnevaux.

This Palm Sunday Contemplative Eucharist will draw meditators and friends from around the world to share the meaning of the sacred.
You are welcome to join meditators from around the world online to participate in a contemplative eucharist during which Laurence Freeman will introduce us to this time of Lent and to receive the ashes virtually. Happy Lent!
