Lecture Series: Awakening the Heart

A free lecture series discovering the spiritual meaning of Holy Confession

During the Divine Liturgy, the priest exclaims “Holy Things are for the holy.” Repentance is a call back to holiness. It is “man’s return to God […] the transformation of the mind from the darkness of sin into the light of Christ” (Hieromonk Gregorios, Repentance and Confession). In this lecture series we will discuss the living a life of repentance, practical tools for the spiritual life, and ultimately what the sacrament of Holy Confession means for our lives.

If you you were born Orthodox, converted, or don’t know anything about Orthodoxy at all, please come learn, ask questions, and join in fellowship.

These lectures will take place on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm, following Daily Vespers which is at 6pm. All lectures given at St Timothy Orthodox Christian Church, 403 N. J. St, Lompoc CA 93436.

Aug 21st: With the Swine
Brief History of Confession and the Prodigal Son as a Model of Our Lives.

Sept 4th: Turning of the Mind
The Meaning of Repentance (Metanoia) and Recognizing the Need for Change.

Sept 11th: The Great Medicine
What Is Holy Confession and How is it Important in Our Spiritual Lives?

Sept 18th: Self Examination
Knowing Ourselves and Private Confession at Home.

Sept 25th: The Surgeon
The Meaning of a Spiritual Father.

Oct 2nd: Awakening the Heart
Confession Before a Spiritual Father and Practical Tools for Confession.

Oct 9th: Fruits of Repentance
The Banquet of Our Father and the Benifits of Living a Life of Examination and Repentance.

Oct 16th: The 8 Precepts
Tools for Continual Spiritual Growth.