Hidden Glory Lights Lent as Varden Leads Vatican Spiritual Exercises
TL;DR
From Feb 22–27, Pope Leo XIV, Rome-based cardinals, and heads of dicasteries will hear two daily meditations led by Trappist Bishop Erik Varden in the Pauline Chapel, on the theme 'Illuminated by a Hidden Glory,' with reflections including Saint Bernard and topics like God’s help, freedom, truth, and hope; a brief bio of Varden notes his Norwegian origin, monastic leadership, and Vatican roles.
- ‘Illuminated by a Hidden Glory’: Theme of Lenten Spiritual Exercises Vatican News
- Monastic-style retreat planned for pope and Roman Curia at start of Lent EWTN News
- Pope Leo XIV taps Trappist Bishop Varden to preach papal Lenten retreat OSV News
- Bishop Erik Varden to preach the Exercises to the Pope and Cardinals omnesmag.com
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