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Context: a little gallows humour

Spiritual Direction? There is an urban myth which we had recounted to us by the leader of our Faith and Science group yesterday. Here is a written version from 1993: Many have heard the story of the man whose devotional … Continue reading

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Merkaba

Chariot of the Gods “Merkabah, also spelled Merkaba, is the divine light vehicle allegedly used by ascended masters to connect with and reach those in tune with the higher realms. “Mer” means Light. “Ka” means Spirit. “Ba” means Body. Mer-Ka-Ba … Continue reading

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The Right Hand of God

Every time we hear a phrase from the Bible, we assume we know what it means. But do we, really? Take the phrase “The Right Hand of God” for example: we picture a heavenly court with God on the throne … Continue reading

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Sleeper Cells: spiritual fifth columnists

The Coming of the Holy Grail There aren’t too many books in this world which can turn one’s world-view entirely upside-down. This book does, and in such a way that it makes one wonder if one’s thinking has always been … Continue reading

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Cracking the Apocalypse Code

In 1999, Gerard Bodson published a French version of this book which uncovers the ‘shocking secrets of The Book of Revelation’. Now, almost 15 years later, the truth is beginning to be revealed in our daily lives. The Number of … Continue reading

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Original Sin?

There’s been a debate going on for millennia about Original Sin (ancestral sin) versus Spiritual Birth (sin-free beginnings). I cannot do justice to this discussion, but for a little light humour, I wrote the following poem.   Genesis   When … Continue reading

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Lessons for This Day (and Age)

From Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount  Blissful are the Humble, in spirit, For they are the Force of Heaven. Blissful are the Mourners, For they will be cheered. Blissful are the Patient, For they will succeed on Earth. Blissful are … Continue reading

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Spiritus Sanctus

In my series of sonnets called Spiritus Sanctus, I wrote several poems that would act as reminders of some spiritual truths I had absorbed over the years. For example, the following poem highlights Jesus` sayings on the cross.  Seven Last … Continue reading

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