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Weekend: MAGIS Retreat International (Oosterbeek)
Pray, reflect, decide · 21–23 May 2027 · Ignatian weekend retreat in Abdij Koningsoord, Oosterbeek (English)
MAGIS Retreat: Pray, reflect, decide
Do you dare to pray about your own life?
A weekend of silent prayer, reflection, sharing and practical tools for discernment together with an intimate group of up to 15 international students and young adults in the serene atmosphere and beautiful nature of Abdij Koningsoord in Oosterbeek (near Arnhem, The Netherlands). It is a way to connect reason with your heart. Working language is English.
What you can expect
Silent Prayer
Meditation, silence, and personal time to slow down and listen to what stirs inside your heart.
Heart & Reason
Practical Ignatian tools for discernment: learning how to make wholesome life decisions in prayer.
Group Exchange
Small group reflection and respectful sharing with an intimate group of max 15 open-minded international students.
Ignatian Wisdom
Guided by the rich 500-year-old spiritual tradition of the Jesuits, made fresh and accessible for today.
Spiritual directors
Bastiaan van Rooijen s.j.
Jesuit priest and jurist from Amsterdam, specialized in international law and human rights.
Bert Daelemans s.j.
Jesuit priest and professor of Theology at KU Leuven and the Pontifical University of Comillas in Madrid.
Retreat rates (Full board & Lodging)
All-inclusiveIncludes 2 nights in your private single room at Abdij Koningsoord, full board (all meals, coffee & tea) and full retreat guidance throughout the weekend:
For students, people on benefits, or those with limited financial means.
Standard participation fee for working young adults.
Support fellow students: with this solidarity rate you make the retreat affordable for everyone.
Registration is now open to secure your place (spots are strictly limited to max 15 participants). No payment is required upon registration; you will receive a payment request for your chosen rate and practical details closer to the retreat date.
Practical Details
When: Friday 21 May (arrival from 18:00h, dinner at 19:00h) until Sunday 23 May 2027 (closing at 14:00h)
Where: Abdij Koningsoord, Johannahoeveweg 79, 6816 VG Arnhem (near Oosterbeek), The Netherlands
Accessibility: Station Oosterbeek is a 20-minute walk away. Free parking is available at Natuurbegraafplaats Koningsakker (Sportlaan 25), a 5-minute walk from the abbey entrance.
Target group: International students and young adults (18–35 years) — strictly limited to max 15 participants.
Working language: English
What to bring: Bible or notebook & pen, comfortable clothes, walking shoes, towels and personal toiletries.
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