The Metanoia Journal
Our Activities
Retreats, workshops and moments of accompaniment from the life of the center
Monthly Mass of the Family Committee – Church of Mar Elias Al-Hay, Hassaniyeh
The diocesan Family Committee took part in the Divine Liturgy at the parish of Mar Elias in Hassaniyeh, where Father Moussa Francis praised the role of Christian families and of t…
Honoring and Thanking Mrs. Georgette El Hayek for Her Service
The Metanoia team and the diocesan Family Committee gathered to honor Mrs. Georgette El Hayek for ten years of mission and service at the center and on the committee.
Retreat: Renewal in Marriage
Metanoia Listening Center and families of the diocese joined a day retreat in Deir El-Qamar, led by Marie-Thérèse and Jean Barbara of the Charismatic Renewal, on God's plan, commu…
A Project of Love – Family Camp 2025 – Beit El Ansara, Kfarfalous
The third family camp combined formation for the Family Committee, a couples gathering with 24 couples from the Maronite and Melkite dioceses, a talk by Bishop Elie Haddad on love…
Training Session on Trauma
In cooperation with the Waznat association, psychologist and trainer Nadine Tannous Gemayel led a training on the types, symptoms and stages of trauma, with workshops and case stu…
A Gathering of Good News and Joy at Metanoia
Members of the Bichara Hayat center spent a day of fun at Metanoia Listening Center, visiting the Shrine of Our Lady of Mantara, then coloring, playing games and dancing together.
Annual Retreat of the Priests of the Greek Melkite Catholic Diocese of Sidon and Deir El-Qamar
Metanoia Listening Center hosted the three-day annual retreat of the diocesan priests, led by Father Joe Eid on how to be a sign of God's presence and a blessing among the people.
Monthly Mass of the Family Committee – Church of Saint Barbara, Anan
As part of its monthly visits to villages, the Family and Life Committee took part in the Divine Liturgy at the parish of Saint Barbara in Anan, where Father George Nemr praised i…
Second Couples Gathering – The Differences Between Men and Women
Twelve couples from the Melkite and Maronite dioceses of Sidon reflected with psychologist Patricia Barcha Bassil on the biological and psychological differences between men and w…