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
Sermons of St. Theophan the Recluse
The main text we will use is the just published book: Now is the Accepted Time: Lenten Sermons of St. Theophan the Recluse. While it is not necessary to acquire this book, it is available on Amazon in both Kindle and paperback formats. I will also draw upon for our sessions two other books: Season of Repentance: Lenten Homilies of St. … CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
