The Wilderness
Lent Retreat 2021
The Wilderness – a place of struggle, a place of transformation. As we journey through the wilderness we pray that we can find Christ. The living water to our barren desert. On this page, countless resources can be found to help facilitate our journey to knowing Christ. Join us this weekend on tiny.cc/thewilderness – schedule of all talks can be found below.
Friday
The Heart of the Desert
Danny Sourial
Saturday
The Deep Heart
Fr John Boutros
An Everlasting Fast
Anba Angaelos
Sunday
Into The Wild
Anba Boules
Lenten Guides
The following are guidelines for those of us who desire a structured approach to the Lenten period.
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The Jesus Prayer
The Jesus Prayer is a powerful and short prayer which, by its very simplicity, has transformed sinners to saints. In it we reflect on the power of uttering our Lord’s name and recognising our own weakness. Join Father Antony on this journey to understanding the Jesus Prayer and practically applying it in our lives.
+ Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner +
The Purpose of Prostrations
Fr. Mark has gifted us with a beautiful understanding of prostrations and how they can be implemented in our prayer life. Many saints, even in old age, cling to this practice for it serves as a physical manifestation of true repentance. May we bow down in humility and resurrect in the Lord’s power.
The Purpose of Prostrations
Fr. Mark has gifted us with a beautiful understanding of prostrations and how they can be implemented in our prayer life. Many saints, even in old age, cling to this practice for it serves as a physical manifestation of true repentance. May we bow down in humility and resurrect in the Lord’s power.
Patristics
The Church is rich with the wisdom of her fathers and mothers. From these great saints we are enlightened to the true meaning of scripture and advised on how to practically overcome the daily tribulations that plague our lives. Let us take the time to learn from St. John Chrysostom as he councils his friend St. Olympia(s) on combatting despair. May this serve as an introduction to the pearls of wisdom we can learn from those who walked before us.
Melody of the Wilderness
An original piece of music borne out of a period of prayer and worship to God, May it be used as a tool to help us enter God’s Presence, a means of calming our senses to still our hearts and be ready to receive God’s word.