Hermitage

“S. Francis was walking up and down all along his heart latitude, and while he was doing it, he was preparing an ‘habitacula Dei’ in himself”

(Franciscan Sources: 1Cel 396)

In spite of a deep respect in front of different sensibilities or needs, there is a proposal of personal prayer and housekeeping services. We ask our guests to share some prayer moments and community services. See below some appointments.

Daily and weekly schedule

6:30 Holy Mass and Lauds in the Agony Basilica with the Gethsemanes Brotherhood (optional). After this Mass, if somebody would like to stay in silent prayers in the Basilica (closed up to 8 o’clock), he may do it.

8:00 Lectio continuous (Reading of the Gospel or one of the books of the Bible) After this Lectio, there is time to meditate and to work, or for personal prayer

17:30 Silent adoration in our Chapel, according to the Lord’s invitation: “Stay here and keep watch with me” (Matt 26,38)

18:30 Holy Mass withVespers