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Do you remember CANA Refresh? A little reminder might be in order!

Over a hundred couples enjoyed four hours of quality time. Between romantic dinner, exhortation, dance, artists' performances, couple time; the night proposed by CANA Burkina Fraternity gave joy to couples on Saturday March 9, 2024, the day after International Women's Rights Day.

In this article, we present 5 videos/music/documentaries/podcasts available on this platform and coming from different missions of the Chemin Neuf Community.

In this article, Evita & Raimond share their experience after living the fraternal week with CANA Latvia.

In Guyana, couples from the CANA fraternity participated in the Bible Retreat on the Gospel of Luke in February, an enriching and instructive experience for all. Led by Vincent, a married man, deacon, from Marseille, the retreat allowed couples to deepen their understanding of the Gospel and strengthen their connection with God through reading, teaching, and prayer.

Prishtina and Charley, a young couple from Martinique, experienced a profound transformation thanks to their increasing involvement within the community. Their participation in events such as the CANA Week and the CANA Retreat for couples provided them with a source of renewal and strength, thus strengthening their relationship and faith. This experience guided them through the challenges of daily life with confidence and love. Here is their testimony.

A week of Biblical Formation took place in the Czech Republic, gathering 12 married couples to explore the text of the Acts of the Apostles. Under the guidance of Father Alain Cleyssac, the participants immersed themselves in a week of sharing, reflection, and prayer, thus enriching their understanding of current challenges in the light of biblical teachings.

As Easter approaches, we asked three member countries of CANA (Russia, Germany, and Colombia) to tell us about their Easter traditions. Discover in this article the spiritual and culinary customs specific to each country!

During the 40 days of Lent in preparation for Easter, the family adopts spiritual practices such as fasting and almsgiving. CANA offers new ways to experience Lent as a family through various diverse and varied activities.

In 2024, compromises were necessary to reconcile the celebration of Valentine's Day with the beginning of Lent. Special evenings for couples were planned at the CANA House (Pothières) as well as in Lebanon. Let's take a closer look at these two Valentine's Day events.