Camaldolese Psalm School in Lent Focuses on Reflection and Holy Week

The Camaldolese community of San Giorgio Hermitage organizes the Psalm School on Sundays during Lent. The sessions, which begin today, will follow the usual three-part format: the first, led by a brother from the community, dedicated to lectio divina; the second consisting of a period of silence and personal meditation; the liturgical conclusion with the Vespers celebration (oratio – contemplatio). The schedule is as follows: biblical reading at 4:00 p.m., silence at 4:40 p.m., and Sunday Vespers at 5:00 p.m. During Holy Week, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, a lectio will be offered at 5:00 p.m. in preparation for the Easter Triduum.

Sunday Appointments and Times

These are the Sunday schedules. Today’s theme is “Memory that Transforms.” Psalm 77 (78). Sunday, March 11: “Blessed is the man who delights in the law of the Lord.” Psalm 1. Sunday, March 18: “Your Word, when revealed, enlightens.” Psalm 119 (118). Sunday, March 25: “The Lord is my light and my salvation.” Psalm 27 (26). Sunday, April 1: “Your law is deep within my heart.” Psalm 40 (39). Sunday, April 8: “Prayer in Trial.” Psalm 38 (37).

For information, contact the Camaldolese community, San Giorgio Hermitage, Bardolino, phone 045.7211390. The Psalm School draws inspiration from the deepest and oldest meaning of Lent, which originates from the journey the neophyte had to undertake to reach the celebration of their baptism, during the holy night of Easter.