Jesus Kristus

Guds Sønn, miskunn deg over meg

Introduction to the Jesus Prayer

The Jesus Prayer or "Prayer of the Heart" is the oldest form of Christian contemplation. Its origin goes back to the Egyptian desert fathers of the 4th century. (Evagrius: Pure Prayer ; Cassian: Centering Prayer). Especially on the Greek Mount Athos and in Russian monasteries this kind of Jesus Prayer is being cultivated and practiced until today. While praying, our breath joins with a Christian mantra (repeating phrase): ”Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me“ - or just the name of Jesus Christ.

In the last three decades a couple of new schools of the Jesus Prayer were founded in Western Europe. Andreas Ebert and Anne Mayer-Thormählen are students of the Hungarian Jesuit Franz Jalics, who has been teaching his version of the Prayer to thousands of students within 30 years. We recommend his book „Contemplative Retreat“ which is available at Amazon.com.

The participants of the retreat will be guided step by step on their inner way. The Prayer can be practiced in a sitting position or while walking. Silence, spiritual direction by the leaders, sharing groups and the daily celebration of the Holy Communion will be part of the spiritual process as well.

For partition a balanced mental state is required. All teaching will be in English. The day is structured by liturgical prayers in the church, periods of silence and meditation.

Andreas Ebert

Born in 1952, lutheran pastor, counsellor and leader of the Spiritual Centre “St. Martin am Glockenbach” in Munich, Germany. He is the author of books about the “Enneagramm” and other spiritual topics.

The retreat will be held in English.

Program

SUNDAY, May 08th

from  16.30    Coffee, tea, cake            

19.00    Warm supper

20.00    Welcome and introduction in the library 

21.00    Evening Prayer

 MONDAY and TUESDAY

 08.00- 

09.30    Breakfast—silent with music

08.30    Morning Prayer

10.00    Meditation in the church

11.15    Coffee/tea

11.45    Meditation in the church

12.45    Midday Prayer

13.00    Dinner—silent with music

15.00    Coffee/tea

15.30    Meditation in the church

18.00    Communion service

18.45    Supper-silent with music

20.00    Talk on the day in the library

21.00    Evening Prayer

 WEDNESDAY, May 11th

 08.30    Breakfast—silent with music

10.00    Communion service

11.00    Closing meeting

12.45    Dinner                                                            

               Departure

 Changes might occur

Prices

For full board stays (3 days):
NOK 3200/2900 (Nylia, room with bathroom)
NOK 2900/2600 (Cabin with bathroom or room with bathroom in the hallway)
*Price explanation: single room / per person in a double room

In addition, there is a course fee of NOK 1,800.

Each of the retreat participants stays in a single room (unless you want to share rooms). The rooms are equipped with towels, soaps and a made-up bed. If there are any special conditions we should be aware of, such as allergies, diets or disabilities, please let us know in advance.

NB: only a limited amount of places!