La llamada del silencio

Monasteries, convents, sanctuaries, hermitages, abbeys, temples... are the new demand for what is increasingly becoming a growing demand for reflection tourism or spiritual tourism. What is "the call of silence" and why has the search for retreats in abbeys, monasteries, convents and monasteries increased? What do we find in these spaces as opposed to traditional places of rest? The difference lies in the motivations and objectives of the traveler. The conventional tourist focuses on seeing places, having fun, relaxing and visiting other cultures. However, those who opt for spiritual travel seek to know themselves, to meet a need for inner well-being, personal growth and emotional development. Responding to this call, with its emphasis on silence, recollection and prayer, represents an important means of reflection and connection with the transcendent and the divine. In these pages, Caterina Ciriello, a nun and professor at the Pontifical Urbaniana University, explores the significance of the tourism of examination and introspection, whose demand has grown notably due to the need for personal development and transformation. This type of tourism pursues silence, prayer, visits to sacred places and the practice of spiritual activities, associated by experts with psychological and emotional benefits. This book is for you, the traveler who heeds the call of silence. Here you will find a wide range of possibilities to achieve your well-being in seclusion, thanks to the hospitality of these enclaves, the modest prices offered by religious orders and the beauty of the surroundings. An experience to immerse and meet our deepest self.