I was watching this video, and about a third of the way through I got up from my desk, walked to my local Cathedral and attended Mass for the first time. I can't explain why, whether it was something that was said, or the culmination of spending more and more time listening to Catholic thinkers, or something else entierly. But I did take an important step today. Thank you.
*Novit omnia Deus, sed exspectat vocem tuam, non ut puniat sed ut ignoscat.* God knows all things, but He waits to hear your voice, not to chastise, but to forgive. -Saint Ambrose
His reflection on fear moved me to tears. _“Fear will losen it grip, and uncanny freedom will spread its wings. Negotiated in this way, fear can be the beginning of wisdom.”_
The European Conservative is not a journal I would normally feel at home with. However, as a great admirer of Bishop Eric Varden's writings, I was completely captivated by this thought provoking meeting of minds in Trondheim. The discussion between the Bishop and Sebastian Morello was profoundly interesting and uplifting in many respects. Thank you.
Amen! Thanks for your prayers, brothers! As a Catholic here, there are more and more, especially young men, who come stumbling into our parishes all over the country. More and more priestly vocations each year. There is a great revival taking shape, but we need much prayer so that our roots may become deep and firm!
@@jorsalaheim8760 That’s so good to hear! I will keep Norway in my prayers, and I hope that the momentum may keep building especially as we head towards the Jubilee of St Olav in 2030. I think it’s very important for lay Catholics and clergy to make themselves visible through pilgrimages, Eucharistic processions, and so on. They need to emphasize that Norway’s Catholic heritage stretches 1000 years, and reclaim their traditions and their culture. Pax Christi!
@@theradiantknight9771 Peace, and thank you very much! This is our hope, to prepare for the jubilee by evangelizing! We have a pilgrimage before the feast of St. Olav every year; you and all others are welcome to join, and to bring as many friends as possible, especially in 2030!
Thankyou for this profound, humbling dialogue. Beautifully produced. Having just finished Bishop Erik Varden’s latest book, this has helped to flesh out many of his insights for ongoing consideration in light of our present times. May his humble wisdom reach many hearts and minds within and beyond Holy Mother Church
A fabulous interview. I had not heard of Bishop Varden before and I have already ordered the book on chastity. One thing puzzled me however and that was the mention (at 1.33) of the "reunification of the Apostolic Church". Both interlocutors are Catholic so I can only assume that what was meant was the return of the Eastern Orthodox to Catholic unity as Catholic teaching is that it is the Church founded by Christ and which bears its four marks, that it is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic. In other words the Church is already both Apostolic and united. I look forward to more symposia in due time. Thank you again.
Fascinating and enlightening conversation, with good questions posed and excellent answers given. One sad note: in all the scenic interludes of streets of Norway...where are the children and families?
This is a superb series, beautifully produced and rich in content. To be savoured and rewatched, thoughtfully and prayerfully. I note the calligraphy by Zheng Banqiao in Bishop Varden’s study, the virtually untranslatable 難得糊塗 (hard won uncleverness?). There must be a story there. With respect to the series as a whole, I would say with Confucius, 學而時習之不亦樂乎, to study and to repeatedly return to it, is it also not a pleasure? Thank you Mr Morello - oremus pro invicem.
I feel extremely uncomfortable with many of the views held by Sebastian and the journal he represents. The addendum that Bishop Erik Varden provided is one that each conservative or otherwise should contemplate. I add that I too take the medicine. "Dear Sebastian thank you for pleasant and interesting exchanges yesterday I'm not at my most clear thinking in the late evening de profession after 20 years of life in a trapist monastery I woke up this morning to reflect the what I'd intended to be implicit in my final statement about fear probably wasn't very clear I spoke of the importance of discernment in fear of working out what one is really afraid of what I would have added isthis once you found your fear let love find you there call it forth in yourself [Music] there love in the sense we talked about sitting out on that bench looking over the Fjords, clear sighted, oblative, non-possessive capable even in extreme situations of honoring otherness fear will loosen its grip an uncanny free Freedom will spread its wings negotiated in this way fear can be the beginning of wisdom."
I have some comments on this video interview. First. It was good to see the monk bishop in some interesting settings, outside on a bench, then inside a restaurant and finally his home lounge. A real variety and he was cool, calm, and spoke so well in reply to the questions. Second. I have to say I was rather disappointed with the questions, as the whole interview was so epistomylogical. It seemed to be in a whole realm away from Christian life and ordinary existence. The terminology used would be fine in a philosophical class but here it sounded totally out of place. I heard hardly a reference to the New Testament and Jesus or the gospels. And why, why was Russell Brand brought into the conversation with some example of baptism? A total red herring This man was ‘baptised’ if that was even such a christian baptism, which i doubt, in the filthy river Thames in London by explorer Bear Grylls. It was a farce. It was a non event. And bringing him into this interview was plainly wrong and awkward if Sebastian had checked with the man’s history and and his reputation in Britain. The heading was the Devoured Man, but I haven’t a clue what relevance or connection that had for the interview. So, I’m perplexed, and rather disappointed by the event. However I was very pleased to see and hear this young bishop, successor to the Apostles, who has so much to give the Church and the world. I really want to hear him on Jesus, the Church today, the papacy and above all the Eucharist - the anvil of our Faith.
Whomever it is that edits and shoots Sebastian’s interviews, praise to thee. Your artfulness provides us a taste of the Beatific.
I was watching this video, and about a third of the way through I got up from my desk, walked to my local Cathedral and attended Mass for the first time. I can't explain why, whether it was something that was said, or the culmination of spending more and more time listening to Catholic thinkers, or something else entierly. But I did take an important step today. Thank you.
*Novit omnia Deus, sed exspectat vocem tuam, non ut puniat sed ut ignoscat.* God knows all things, but He waits to hear your voice, not to chastise, but to forgive.
-Saint Ambrose
God bless you
Bravo
Deo gratias!!!
His reflection on fear moved me to tears.
_“Fear will losen it grip, and uncanny freedom will spread its wings. Negotiated in this way, fear can be the beginning of wisdom.”_
The European Conservative is not a journal I would normally feel at home with. However, as a great admirer of Bishop Eric Varden's writings, I was completely captivated by this thought provoking meeting of minds in Trondheim. The discussion between the Bishop and Sebastian Morello was profoundly interesting and uplifting in many respects. Thank you.
Tusind tak for jeres fantastiske arbejde! Virkelig dejlig dokumentar.
Love Bishop Eric Varden, we should all pray for a spiritual renewal in Norway and a return to its Catholic roots.
Absolutely, and with it, all Scandinavia. They are almost all increasingly desperate as the West declines. There IS an answer!
Amen! Thanks for your prayers, brothers!
As a Catholic here, there are more and more, especially young men, who come stumbling into our parishes all over the country. More and more priestly vocations each year. There is a great revival taking shape, but we need much prayer so that our roots may become deep and firm!
@@jorsalaheim8760 That’s so good to hear! I will keep Norway in my prayers, and I hope that the momentum may keep building especially as we head towards the Jubilee of St Olav in 2030. I think it’s very important for lay Catholics and clergy to make themselves visible through pilgrimages, Eucharistic processions, and so on. They need to emphasize that Norway’s Catholic heritage stretches 1000 years, and reclaim their traditions and their culture. Pax Christi!
@@theradiantknight9771 Peace, and thank you very much! This is our hope, to prepare for the jubilee by evangelizing!
We have a pilgrimage before the feast of St. Olav every year; you and all others are welcome to join, and to bring as many friends as possible, especially in 2030!
Incredible interview.
A very holy bishop. Met him in person. Very humble man
Intellectually stimulating and, of course spiritually enriching. I loved +Bishop Varden's explication of fear
Thankyou for this profound, humbling dialogue. Beautifully produced. Having just finished Bishop Erik Varden’s latest book, this has helped to flesh out many of his insights for ongoing consideration in light of our present times. May his humble wisdom reach many hearts and minds within and beyond Holy Mother Church
Really enjoyed this conversation. Many thanks both 🙏🙏
A fabulous interview. I had not heard of Bishop Varden before and I have already ordered the book on chastity. One thing puzzled me however and that was the mention (at 1.33) of the "reunification of the Apostolic Church". Both interlocutors are Catholic so I can only assume that what was meant was the return of the Eastern Orthodox to Catholic unity as Catholic teaching is that it is the Church founded by Christ and which bears its four marks, that it is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic. In other words the Church is already both Apostolic and united. I look forward to more symposia in due time. Thank you again.
Thank you for this, some light in the darkness
Wow, I wouldn't believe that Norway has such a gem! The noble prize should go to him for writing on that subject,which is so often oversimplified.
A truly interesting conversation to listen to, many thanks.
Fascinating, deep, and an essential discussion for our times. These sorts of encounters give me hope. God Bless.
Very nicely filmed. Plus a good man.
Wake up babe....new Symposia dropped
Thank you so much for this video!
When I stayed in Mount St. Bernard Abbey many years ago I remember meeting Erik Varden.
Fascinating and enlightening conversation, with good questions posed and excellent answers given. One sad note: in all the scenic interludes of streets of Norway...where are the children and families?
This is a superb series, beautifully produced and rich in content. To be savoured and rewatched, thoughtfully and prayerfully. I note the calligraphy by Zheng Banqiao in Bishop Varden’s study, the virtually untranslatable 難得糊塗 (hard won uncleverness?). There must be a story there. With respect to the series as a whole, I would say with Confucius, 學而時習之不亦樂乎, to study and to repeatedly return to it, is it also not a pleasure? Thank you Mr Morello - oremus pro invicem.
Trondheim is beautiful
BON APPETITE ERIC !!!😅
Excellent interview. I don’t think the credits identify music at 43-44 minute mark. Hauntingly beautiful (but doesn’t seem to be Arvo Part)
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I see Jozef Czapski book! Is it his?
Varden introduced me to Czapski
Chastity and celibacy are different. As are restraint and poverty.
I feel extremely uncomfortable with many of the views held by Sebastian and the journal he represents. The addendum that Bishop Erik Varden provided is one that each conservative or otherwise should contemplate. I add that I too take the medicine.
"Dear Sebastian thank you for pleasant and interesting exchanges yesterday I'm not at my most clear thinking in the late evening de profession after 20 years of life in a trapist monastery I woke up this morning to reflect the what I'd intended to be implicit in my final statement about fear probably wasn't very clear I spoke of the importance of discernment in fear of working out what one is really afraid of what I would have added isthis once you found your fear let love find you there call it forth in yourself [Music] there love in the sense we talked about sitting out on that bench looking over the Fjords, clear sighted, oblative, non-possessive capable even in extreme situations of honoring otherness fear will loosen its grip an uncanny free Freedom will spread its wings negotiated in this way fear can be the beginning of wisdom."
Extremely uncomfortable? What views is it that he has, I do not know him.
I have some comments on this video interview. First. It was good to see the monk bishop in some interesting settings, outside on a bench, then inside a restaurant and finally his home lounge. A real variety and he was cool, calm, and spoke so well in reply to the questions. Second. I have to say I was rather disappointed with the questions, as the whole interview was so epistomylogical. It seemed to be in a whole realm away from Christian life and ordinary existence. The terminology used would be fine in a philosophical class but here it sounded totally out of place. I heard hardly a reference to the New Testament and Jesus or the gospels. And why, why was Russell Brand brought into the conversation with some example of baptism? A total red herring This man was ‘baptised’ if that was even such a christian baptism, which i doubt, in the filthy river Thames in London by explorer Bear Grylls. It was a farce. It was a non event. And bringing him into this interview was plainly wrong and awkward if Sebastian had checked with the man’s history and and his reputation in Britain. The heading was the Devoured Man, but I haven’t a clue what relevance or connection that had for the interview. So, I’m perplexed, and rather disappointed by the event. However I was very pleased to see and hear this young bishop, successor to the Apostles, who has so much to give the Church and the world. I really want to hear him on Jesus, the Church today, the papacy and above all the Eucharist - the anvil of our Faith.
The reference to the Devoured Man was explored further from 34 minutes, I thought. Chastity and love of God being expressed as an alternative.
@@helenawalker2398it’s a gorgeous point. Sort of a variation on no man can have two masters. We’ll be devoured either by vice, indifference, or Christ