The Bishop of Trondheim (Norway), Trappist monk and writer, Bishop Erik Varden, will preach the Lenten Spiritual Exercises to Pope Leo XIV, to the Cardinals residing in Rome, and to the Heads of Dicasteries of the Holy See, from February 22 to 27.
These are Leo XIV's first Spiritual Exercises as Pope, and will take place in the Pauline Chapel. The Prefecture of the Pontifical Household has reported that the general theme is ‘Enlightened by a hidden glory’. Sunday 22 will begin with Vespers at 5:00 p.m., followed by a meditation on ‘Entering Lent’.
Themes of the meditations
The themes of the following meditations will be ‘St. Bernard the Idealist’ and ‘The Help of God’ (Monday 23). ‘Becoming free’ and ‘The splendor of truth’ (Tuesday 24). A Thousand Shall Fall‘ and ’I Will Glorify Him‘ (Wednesday 25). ’The Angels of God‘ and ’Realistic St. Bernard‘ (Thursday 26). And ’On Consideration‘ and ’Communicating Hope‘ (Friday 27).
Each day concludes with Eucharistic Adoration and Vespers.
At an Omnes Forum in January
A few days ago, the Bishop of Trondheim visited Madrid. He was accompanied by Omnes, from Editorial Encuentro, where he has published his book ‘Wounds that Heal.’, and the Herrera Oria Cultural Foundation, Varden was the star guest of a Omnes Forum, The event, which brought together more than 250 people, was sponsored by the CARF Foundation and Banco Sabadell.
Shortly before, the Norwegian Trappist monk and bishop, spoke to Omnes on the proposal for prayer and Christian reflection through the wounds of Christ in his latest book publication in Spanish as well as other current issues.
In the interview with Omnes, Monsignor Varden stated, among other things: “I think the Catholic turn is real and has to be taken seriously. Whether it will last is another question.
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