The Dominican Secular Institute of Orleans
The Dominican Secular Institute of Orleans is a community of women living the evangelical counsels in the midst of the world. We live in our secular environments and pursue our vocation in daily life. In accordance with the teaching of St Dominic, we strive to proclaim Christ "to everyone, always and in every way, and when it is no longer possible otherwise, even in words". We want our lives to be a clear sign of God's presence in the world to others, but without revealing that we have fully consecrated our lives to God through the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience.
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NEWS
Retreat in UK
This year’s retreat for the English-speaking group took place in Birmingham from August 17 to 23. We stayed at the beautiful, Neo-Gothic St. Paul’s Convent.
Two of us traveled from Poland, making a total group of five, including a friend of the Institute. As this was my first time participating in an English-language retreat, I did not have any specific expectations or preconceived notions about what it would be like.
I was pleasantly surprised by the excellent atmosphere and the daily schedule, which struck a good balance between group activities and free time.
Naturally, the program included the Liturgy of the Hours and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in English. The Rosary prayer took on a deeply personal character as we shared our private intentions and concerns. The retreat was led by Fr. Benedykt, a Dominican of Polish descent and a university chaplain. The theme focused on the opportunities and risks associated with the development of artificial intelligence. Our conversations regarding current issues facing society and the Church will stay with me for a long time.
Two of us traveled from Poland, making a total group of five, including a friend of the Institute. As this was my first time participating in an English-language retreat, I did not have any specific expectations or preconceived notions about what it would be like.
I was pleasantly surprised by the excellent atmosphere and the daily schedule, which struck a good balance between group activities and free time.
Naturally, the program included the Liturgy of the Hours and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in English. The Rosary prayer took on a deeply personal character as we shared our private intentions and concerns. The retreat was led by Fr. Benedykt, a Dominican of Polish descent and a university chaplain. The theme focused on the opportunities and risks associated with the development of artificial intelligence. Our conversations regarding current issues facing society and the Church will stay with me for a long time.