Beginning of the Return | A sermon by Fr. Alexander Schmemann | Great Lent

About this sermon

"Come, O wretched soul!" In our busy, always-on world, have you ever paused to really think about your inner life? In this sermon, Fr. Alexander Schmemann invites us to step away from the endless noise and distraction and take a moment to listen to that quiet, inner call. Once these words were recited for every penitent, and now they challenge us to rediscover our natural capacity for introspection—a call to return to a life filled with divine light and renewal. Father Alexander reminds us that beneath the clamor of our daily routines lies a silent, aching longing for change—a gentle, bright sorrow that nudges us toward genuine repentance and transformation. Join us as the journey back to what truly matters—a heartfelt return to our soul's home—has begun. About Alexander Schmemann: An influential Orthodox theologian and priest, Schmemann was a leading voice in the Orthodox Church in America and dean of St. Vladimir’s Seminary. His writings on liturgy reshaped Christian thought, and for 30 years, his sermons reached millions in the USSR via Radio Liberty—including listeners like Alexander Solzhenitsyn. 📖 Source: Беседы на Радио "Свобода"/ Александр Шмеман/ Т. 2. - 2009. - 541 с. 🎥 Credits: https://www.vecteezy.com/free-videos/christian