Tag Archives: Sehnsucht

C.S. Lewis and Sehnsucht

Posted on Friday, 1 December, 2023 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

An Orthodox priest I know often writes on Facebook and quotes his favourite spiritual authors. One from Elder Saint Nectarios of Aegina: The heart of the unbeliever is no longer full of infinity and is always groaning, seeking and longing, … Continue reading →

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Hiraeth

Posted on Thursday, 12 September, 2019 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I don’t speak Welsh, but I came across the word Hiraeth as I was doing my daily scan of Facebook. The posting gave a definition of this word: Homesickness for a home to which you cannot return, a home which … Continue reading →

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