The Wilderness Vigil Retreat is an opportunity to encounter the wilderness face of Christ. Just as Jesus journeyed out into the wilderness to fast and pray so you too will trod in His Holy footsteps. It is an opportunity to sit in the Presence of Mystery. Seeking to encounter Christ in the wilderness is where as C.S. Lewis says: “the old magic is still about”. In this wilderness vigil … CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
Creation as Icon
The Icon is central to Orthodox spirituality. In fact, in Vespers for the Sunday of Orthodoxy, we sing that the icon is “the safeguard of the Orthodox faith.” The icon is so important that Ecumenical Councils had to affirm the validity of venerating icons. In so doing the Fathers made an important distinction between veneration and worship. We may show, and, should show respect and veneration to people and … CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
Rewilding Christianity
For the three years of Jesus earthly ministry he and his disciples essentially lived outdoors traveling from town to town. Jesus said: “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head”. Matt 8:19-20; Luke 9:57-58. Jesus was making the point that he was essentially homeless and that there was a cost to following him. Even though this scribe had said … CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
