Nine-month Szeged workshop using Jesus’s parables to transform relationships. Small-group, monthly meetings with guided reflection by catechist Marcsi Novák. Limited seats; register by August 22, 2025.
when: 2026.01.15., Thursday
where: 6700 Szeged, Mátyás tér 26.
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What’s Happening
An intimate self-knowledge group led by catechist and tale-therapy specialist Marcsi Novák invites participants to reexamine their relationships using the map of Jesus’s parables. The workshop runs for nine months, meeting every third Thursday at the Alsóváros Franciscan Parish, starting September 18, with limited seats and a waitlist if it fills up.
How to Join
Admission requires prior registration and a brief interview. The fee is about $15.30 per person per session. Application deadline: August 22, 2025.
When and Where
Address: 6700, Mátyás Square (Mátyás tér) 26, Szeged. Upcoming dates in Szeged:
– 2026.01.15.
– 2026.02.19.
– 2026.03.19.
– 2026.04.16.
– 2026.05.21.
Why It Matters
Participants dive into parables as practical guides for everyday relationships—friendships, family, work—testing patterns, motives, and boundaries in a workshop format. Expect reflective exercises, shared insights, and steady monthly momentum that builds trust and accountability. The small-group setting keeps conversations focused and personal, while the parable framework adds a clear, relatable structure for change.
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Pros
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Affordable price per session, so it won’t blow a U.S. traveler’s budget
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Deep, structured self-improvement angle using parables—great if you’re into faith-informed personal growth
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Small-group format feels safe and personable, easier to share and learn
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Located in Szeged, a charming university city with cafes, riverside walks, and other sightseeing to pad your trip
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Parish setting adds authenticity and local cultural flavor
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Monthly cadence lets long-stay travelers or expats build momentum
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Easy to combine with a Hungary itinerary if you’re already visiting Budapest or the south
- Not really family-friendly—introspective adult workshop, not engaging for kids
Cons
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Topic is niche internationally; “tale-therapy” and catechist-led groups aren’t mainstream tourist draws
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Szeged is less known to foreign visitors than Budapest, so you’ll need to plan a bit more
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Likely requires Hungarian for full participation; English support isn’t indicated
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Multi-month schedule makes it impractical for short-term tourists
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Requires preregistration and an interview, which adds friction compared with drop-in attractions
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Compared to similar retreats in the U.S. or Western Europe, it’s smaller-scale and more local than destination-level experiences
