She explained the sort of programme they should have, and emphasised that these retreats were
specifically for lay people, and that all of this was in due course to be something important for the Church in France and in the world.
Therefore, discipleship — in general — and recovery ministry in our churches — more
specifically — must begin by
laying the foundation of what Jesus has accomplished on the cross
for those who believe (gospel truths) and then bid
people to live out the call to follow Christ (gospel imperatives).