{"id":148134,"date":"2025-02-08T17:09:41","date_gmt":"2025-02-08T17:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celticorthodoxy.com\/?p=126799"},"modified":"2025-11-17T16:25:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T16:25:34","slug":"renewing-the-ancient-call-to-repentance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/watchman.news\/nl\/2025\/02\/renewing-the-ancient-call-to-repentance\/","title":{"rendered":"Renewing the Ancient Call to Repentance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Regarding Repentance in the Celtic Church:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9ystxVBq0O\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/celticorthodoxy.com\/2025\/11\/confess-repentance-celtic-orthodox\/\">Why Confession (and Repentance) Was Central to the Original Celtic Church<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Why Confession (and Repentance) Was Central to the Original Celtic Church&#8221; &#8212; Celtic Orthodox Ministry of St Andrew&#039;s &amp; St Joseph&#039;s O.C.C.\" src=\"https:\/\/celticorthodoxy.com\/2025\/11\/confess-repentance-celtic-orthodox\/embed\/#?secret=x7z0doFpvv#?secret=9ystxVBq0O\" data-secret=\"9ystxVBq0O\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #080809;font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 15px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff;display: inline !important;float: none\">The below is taken from the Appendix of a book by Rev Dr Brunswick \u201c<\/span><b style=\"box-sizing: inherit;color: #080809;font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 15px;font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><span style=\"box-sizing: inherit;font-size: 11pt;line-height: 15.6933px;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif\"><a href=\"https:\/\/celticorthodoxy.com\/2015\/05\/honoring-of-the-sabbath-in-the-historic-orthodox-church\/\">Saturday Rest: Embracing the Christian Sabbath in Orthodox Faith<\/a>\u201d<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"MsoNormal\"><b> Section 5: Renewing the Ancient Call to Repentance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><i>Reintegrating the Full Practice of Confession in Liturgical Life<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>I. The Ancient Mandate: A Shared Heritage<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">From the earliest days of Christianity, repentance has been recognized as the essential prerequisite for true communion with God. The <i>Didache<\/i>\u2014an early Christian treatise accepted in both Eastern and Western traditions\u2014urges believers to \u201cwalk in the Way of Life,\u201d a call that implies turning away from sin and renewing one\u2019s heart. This ancient mandate is reflected in the enduring witness of the Church Fathers and is woven into the very fabric of our liturgical heritage.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>II. Patristic Witness to Continuous Repentance<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">The Church Fathers consistently proclaimed that a repentant heart is not merely an occasional act but a lifelong transformation:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0in\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>St. John Chrysostom<\/b> exhorts,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\u201cHave you committed a sin? Then enter the Church and repent of your sin \u2026 For here is the Physician, not the judge; here one is not investigated but receives remission of sins.\u201d<br \/>\n<i>(John Chrysostom, De Poenitentia)<\/i><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0in\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>St. Basil the Great<\/b> reminds us,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\u201cRepentance is salvation, but lack of understanding is the death of repentance.\u201d<br \/>\n<i>(Basil the Great, De Perfectione Spirituali)<\/i><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0in\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>St. Anthony<\/b> teaches that true prayer\u2014and therefore true repentance\u2014is that in which one forgets oneself, merging with the Divine presence.<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>Gregory the Theologian<\/b> and <b>Symeon the Theologian<\/b> underscore the purifying power of tears:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\u201cAll must shed tears, all must be purified, all must ascend.\u201d<br \/>\n\u201cRemove tears and with them you remove purification; and without purification no one is saved.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0in\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>Abba Arsenios<\/b> declares,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\u201cTruly you are blessed, for you wept for yourself in this world! He who does not weep for himself here below will weep eternally hereafter.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">These voices, united across time and tradition, demand that every approach to the sacred mysteries must be preceded by genuine, heartfelt repentance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>III. Liturgical Expressions in the West and East<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>A. The Western Model: Explicit Calls to Confession<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">In Western Christian practice, the call to repentance is made explicit at set times of prayer. For instance:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0in\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>Roman Catholic Usage:<\/b><br \/>\nIn many Catholic communities\u2014especially in Central and Western Europe\u2014the faithful have access to multiple forms of general confession throughout the day. In some parishes there are as many as seven distinct confessional rites offered at various prayer times, ensuring that every participant regularly renews their commitment to turn away from sin. The general confession before the Eucharist and the structured penitential prayers of the Liturgy of the Hours underscore that no one may approach the sacrament without first addressing their sins.<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>Anglican\u2013Orthodox Practice:<\/b><br \/>\nThe Book of Common Prayer includes explicit moments for general confession at both Morning and Evening Prayer, as well as during the Eucharistic liturgy. Anglican communities\u2014often called \u201cAnglican Orthodox\u201d in their adherence to the ancient liturgical heritage\u2014affirm that confession and repentance are indispensable prerequisites for a genuine encounter with Christ in the sacraments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>B. The Eastern Tradition: Implicit but Ever-Present Repentance<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, the call to repentance is woven into the fabric of daily prayer and the liturgical cycle:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0in\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>Communal Liturgies:<\/b><br \/>\nEastern services are replete with penitential hymns, the continual recitation of the Jesus Prayer\u2014<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>&#8220;Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner&#8221;<\/b>\u2014<br \/>\nand liturgical invocations that, while less formalized as a \u201cgeneral confession,\u201d nevertheless remind every communicant of the need for a contrite heart.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0in\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>Home Prayer Life:<\/b><br \/>\nThe daily prayers observed in the home\u2014whether through the recitation of the Jesus Prayer, the Trisagion (\u201cHoly God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us\u201d), or other morning and evening prayers\u2014serve as constant reminders that repentance is not confined to the sanctuary. They ensure that the faithful, in their private lives, remain ever aware of the call to renounce sin and embrace divine mercy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"the-pasted-async\"><strong>I<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126804 alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/watchman.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/style.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/>V. A Pastoral Reminder for Ongoing Renewal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in;line-height: normal\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: Symbol\"><span>\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span>The rich heritage of both Eastern and Western liturgical traditions confirms that the call to repentance is already woven into our daily worship and personal prayer. Many communities faithfully observe daily practices such as the Jesus Prayer at home, the penitential hymns in communal services, and, in the West, set times for general confession. These practices serve as constant reminders that true communion with God is reserved for hearts that have turned away from sin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in;line-height: normal\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: Symbol\"><span>\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span>Yet, it remains wise and necessary to be mindful\u2014especially when behaviors that gravely contradict our calling begin to emerge openly. While most ministers and faithful already integrate a spirit of repentance into their lives, there is benefit in periodically reaffirming this commitment through brief, liturgical invocations during key moments (such as immediately before Communion or during Vespers) and reflective sermons that echo our ancient call to renewal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in;line-height: normal\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: Symbol\"><span>\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span>Such gentle reminders help the community maintain a balanced approach: one that celebrates our established traditions of mercy and forgiveness while also remaining alert to those more serious transgressions that threaten the sanctity of our sacramental life. In doing so, we not only honor our shared heritage but also safeguard the ongoing integrity and transformative power of our worship in Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>V. Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Whether expressed in the structured general confessions of the West or the rhythm of daily prayer in the East, the ancient call to repentance remains unchanged: a faithful must renounce all sin\u2014including habitual transgressions such as Sabbath breaking\u2014to approach the sacred mysteries with a cleansed heart. By drawing upon the enduring witness of the Church Fathers and the rich tapestry of our liturgical traditions, we are called to renew our commitment to a sacramental life that is vibrant, authentic, and truly united in its call to repentance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center\" align=\"center\">\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><i>Sources and Further Reading:<\/i><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0in\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>The Didache (The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles):<\/b> See Early Christian Writings \u2013 Didache for an English translation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>John Chrysostom, <i>De Poenitentia<\/i> and Homilies on Lazarus.<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>Basil the Great, <i>De Perfectione Spirituali<\/i>.<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>Writings of St. Anthony, Gregory the Theologian, Symeon the Theologian, and Abba Arsenios.<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>Liturgical texts and the Book of Common Prayer<\/b> as used in Anglican\u2013Orthodox communities.<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>Roman Catholic liturgical manuals,<\/b> with particular reference to the general confessions practiced in Central and Western Europe.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/celticorthodoxy.com\/2025\/11\/confess-repentance-celtic-orthodox\/\">Restoring the Penitential Heart of Celtic Orthodoxy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center\" align=\"center\">\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">This unified treatment affirms that the call to repentance is not an optional accessory but the very heart of our worship\u2014a living tradition that transcends cultural and liturgical differences, uniting East and West in the timeless mandate to turn from sin and embrace the grace of God.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regarding Repentance in the Celtic Church: Why Confession (and Repentance) Was Central to the Original Celtic Church The below is taken from the Appendix of a book by Rev Dr Brunswick \u201cSaturday Rest: Embracing the Christian Sabbath in Orthodox Faith\u201d Section 5: Renewing the Ancient Call to Repentance Reintegrating the Full Practice of Confession in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":161560,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"seo_booster_metabox":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20,3562,3561,210,3554,3584,3552,3582,3553,3557,3567,3550,3569],"tags":[2264,1469,1817,4128,949,1095,247,1682,2714],"class_list":["post-148134","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-babylon-politics-nwo-vs-christendom","category-baptism-confirmation","category-beliefs","category-christian-israel-tribes-british-theology","category-christian-worship-liturgy","category-ecclesiastical","category-fighting-communism-cdl","category-legitimist-philosophy","category-literature","category-new-believers","category-priory-of-salem","category-red-invasion","category-theology-institute","tag-celtic-orthodox","tag-celtic-orthodox-church","tag-confession-before-communion","tag-liturgical","tag-liturgy","tag-orthodox-church-of-the-culdees","tag-repentance","tag-true-orthodox-church","tag-western-orthodox"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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