"The richness of [these] reflections will continue for a long time to be for us a source of blessing, of grace, of encounter with Jesus Christ.
About the Author: Erik Varden is a monk and bishop.
128 Pages
Religion + Beliefs, Spirituality

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About the Book

A book that shows how ancient wisdom brings powerful, piercing clarity to modern life from one of our times' most-read spiritual writers.

Book Synopsis

"The richness of [these] reflections will continue for a long time to be for us a source of blessing, of grace, of encounter with Jesus Christ." Pope Leo XIV

Alight with Hidden Glory brings together the reflections preached by Bishop Erik Varden to Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Curia at the 2026 Lent retreat.

Informed by Scripture and the liturgy, illumined by the insights of Bernard of Clairvaux, a man who helped shape medieval Europe, the book addresses questions of timeless relevance: What is the meaning of freedom? How can we speak well about truth? How do we respond when high ideals are compromised by human betrayal?

Erik Varden reveals Lent not as deprivation but as a clarifying pilgrimage toward Christ's 'hidden glory'. This contemplative yet urgent work invites readers to walk the exodus path with renewed courage, vigilance, and hope.

Review Quotes

"The richness of [these] reflections will continue for a long time to be for us a source of blessing, of grace, of encounter with Jesus Christ." --Pope Leo XIV

About the Author

Erik Varden is a monk and bishop. Norwegian by birth, he studied at Cambridge and in Rome. Having served as abbot of Mount Saint Bernard Abbey, he was appointed to the ancient see of Trondheim in 2019. His books are read throughout the world. With Bloomsbury Continuum he has previously published The Shattering of Loneliness, Entering the Twofold Mystery, Chastity, and Healing Wounds.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.38 Inches (H) x 6.37 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)

Weight: .68 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 128

Genre: Religion + Beliefs

Sub-Genre: Spirituality

Publisher: Bloomsbury Continuum

Format: Hardcover

Author: Erik Varden

Language: English

Street Date: May 19, 2026

TCIN: 1010336306

UPC: 9781399434911

Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-9328

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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