For centuries, Christians have followed and prayed the stations, which depict the final hours of Jesus’ life. The 14 stations begin with Jesus being condemned to death and end with his body being laid in the tomb. Following the stations is a pilgrimage of prayer and meditation on Christ’s suffering and death.
St. Dunstan’s parishioners, led by our seminarian Tim Black, have created our own version of this ancient practice. The stations are spread over our beautiful five acres of wooded land in suburban Atlanta. We invite you to come and walk them. But through the wonders of modern technology, you can pray these stations wherever you are.
I have walked these stations on our grounds several times. But when I saw the photos and read the artists’ explanations of their creative process and the meaning they found in creating these pieces, I was moved to tears.
I invite you to make this journey part of your Lenten discipline.
Faithfully,
The Rev. Patricia Templeton
St. Dunstan's
Atlanta, GA
The document discusses Calvary's Hill, where Jesus was crucified. It argues that while not the tallest physical hill, Calvary's Hill is the most significant spiritually as it was where God's justice and grace interacted through Jesus' death and resurrection. The document reflects on those involved in Jesus' crucifixion, including Simon who was compelled to carry Jesus' cross, and the hardened Roman soldiers who gambled for Jesus' clothes unaware of Christianity's importance. It urges readers to have passion for Jesus' sacrifice and not take the crucifixion lightly.
The document discusses the resources and preparation needed to return to Heavenly Father. It references scriptures about having clean hands and a pure heart to ascend to the Lord. It also references building temples without unclean things so God's glory can rest upon it. It emphasizes living standards of temple worthiness like obeying the Word of Wisdom, paying tithing, and keeping baptismal covenants. The document also discusses the sacrifices made by early Saints to build temples and the eternal blessings received in temples that make any sacrifice worthwhile.
The document contains passages from the Bible describing Paul's past persecution of Christians and his conversion experience. It recounts how Paul once violently opposed Jesus and persecuted Christians, but was shown mercy by God after his conversion. Paul expresses gratitude for being considered faithful by Christ and given strength despite once being a blasphemer and persecutor due to prior ignorance.
Adapted from a Perry Greene sermon series https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/3-greatest-command-3-a-pledge-of-allegiance-perry-greene-sermon-on-wise-men-186474?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
This document analyzes a passage from the Bible where Jesus tells a rich young ruler to sell all his possessions and give to the poor in order to inherit eternal life. It summarizes that the ruler had misplaced trust in his wealth and status rather than God. Jesus tells him he must abandon his wealth and self-righteousness through faith in Jesus alone. When the ruler refuses due to being wealthy, Jesus says it is very hard for the wealthy to enter heaven. However, with God all things are possible. The document reassures that those who follow Jesus will receive greater rewards both in this life and the afterlife.
When asked how to inherit eternal life, Jesus emphasized the holiness of God rather than just His love. He reminded the rich young ruler of God's commandments, which the man claimed to have followed since youth. However, Jesus showed that the man's wealth came before obedience to God, revealing he lacked a full understanding of God's character. True knowledge of God recognizes Him as the sovereign standard of goodness who demands perfect holiness and judges all sin. Preaching only of God's love risks leaving sinners unaware of their offense against His holiness and justice. The Gospel must proclaim both God's love and wrath to properly convey His true nature and humanity's need for salvation.
Biblical Faith is trust in the Sovereignty of God;
surrender to the Lordship of Christ;
obedience to the Word of God;
willingness to sacrifice for the Kingdom of God;
determination to seek first the Kingdom of God;
following in the steps of Christ;
putting Biblical duty first;
courage to overcome our fears;
boldness to obey God in spite of all opposition;
perseverance in spite of setbacks;
and discernment as to what is that good, acceptable and perfect Will of God (Romans 12:2).
The document discusses Calvary's Hill, where Jesus was crucified. It argues that while not the tallest physical hill, Calvary's Hill is the most significant spiritually as it was where God's justice and grace interacted through Jesus' death and resurrection. The document reflects on those involved in Jesus' crucifixion, including Simon who was compelled to carry Jesus' cross, and the hardened Roman soldiers who gambled for Jesus' clothes unaware of Christianity's importance. It urges readers to have passion for Jesus' sacrifice and not take the crucifixion lightly.
The document discusses the resources and preparation needed to return to Heavenly Father. It references scriptures about having clean hands and a pure heart to ascend to the Lord. It also references building temples without unclean things so God's glory can rest upon it. It emphasizes living standards of temple worthiness like obeying the Word of Wisdom, paying tithing, and keeping baptismal covenants. The document also discusses the sacrifices made by early Saints to build temples and the eternal blessings received in temples that make any sacrifice worthwhile.
The document contains passages from the Bible describing Paul's past persecution of Christians and his conversion experience. It recounts how Paul once violently opposed Jesus and persecuted Christians, but was shown mercy by God after his conversion. Paul expresses gratitude for being considered faithful by Christ and given strength despite once being a blasphemer and persecutor due to prior ignorance.
Adapted from a Perry Greene sermon series https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/3-greatest-command-3-a-pledge-of-allegiance-perry-greene-sermon-on-wise-men-186474?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
This document analyzes a passage from the Bible where Jesus tells a rich young ruler to sell all his possessions and give to the poor in order to inherit eternal life. It summarizes that the ruler had misplaced trust in his wealth and status rather than God. Jesus tells him he must abandon his wealth and self-righteousness through faith in Jesus alone. When the ruler refuses due to being wealthy, Jesus says it is very hard for the wealthy to enter heaven. However, with God all things are possible. The document reassures that those who follow Jesus will receive greater rewards both in this life and the afterlife.
When asked how to inherit eternal life, Jesus emphasized the holiness of God rather than just His love. He reminded the rich young ruler of God's commandments, which the man claimed to have followed since youth. However, Jesus showed that the man's wealth came before obedience to God, revealing he lacked a full understanding of God's character. True knowledge of God recognizes Him as the sovereign standard of goodness who demands perfect holiness and judges all sin. Preaching only of God's love risks leaving sinners unaware of their offense against His holiness and justice. The Gospel must proclaim both God's love and wrath to properly convey His true nature and humanity's need for salvation.
Biblical Faith is trust in the Sovereignty of God;
surrender to the Lordship of Christ;
obedience to the Word of God;
willingness to sacrifice for the Kingdom of God;
determination to seek first the Kingdom of God;
following in the steps of Christ;
putting Biblical duty first;
courage to overcome our fears;
boldness to obey God in spite of all opposition;
perseverance in spite of setbacks;
and discernment as to what is that good, acceptable and perfect Will of God (Romans 12:2).
Annoucements and Opening Prayer March 16, 2014tkennedy4010
This document contains an opening prayer, scripture readings, announcements for various church activities, and calls to action for church attendees. It provides information on prayer meetings, ministry meetings, rehearsals, classes, and upcoming events at the church including a summer camp, fish fry fundraiser, and celebration of National Black Marriage Sunday.
Messy all together mothers day communion 300314jsurridge
This document provides information about a church service and community. It includes details about accessibility features, locations of facilities, hymns and songs sung, prayers and readings from the Bible, and announcements about upcoming events. The service celebrated Mother's Day and included activities making posies and sharing in Holy Communion.
The document discusses the concept of vocations from multiple perspectives. It defines vocation as a call from God to a particular way of life, such as marriage, priesthood, religious life, or other consecrated life. It emphasizes that all vocations involve serving God through the development of one's talents and fulfilling the mission God intended. The deepest vocation is to be a child of God through faith in Christ.
Announcements and Opening Prayer October 19, 2014tkennedy4010
This document contains announcements from the Thirty-Fourth Street Church of God regarding upcoming events, prayer meetings, small groups, and ministries. It welcomes visitors to the church and encourages members to participate in activities like early morning prayer on Tuesdays, the church's 100th anniversary celebration in November, and joining or starting a small group. It also provides instructions on how to access the church's website and WiFi password.
This document outlines the order of service for a Holy Eucharistic celebration. It includes the opening song, penitential rite, first reading from Revelations, Gospel reading from Luke, prayers of the faithful, preparation of the gifts, Lord's Prayer, Lamb of God, communion, and closing prayer. The celebration focuses on commemorating High School Days and involves the symbolic offering of candles, flowers, fruits, bread, eggs, wine, host, and chalices during the preparation of gifts.
The summary provides an overview of the Methodist Girls High School Old Girls' Association service program and event:
The Methodist Girls High School Old Girls' Association held a church service program to connect alumnae and raise funds for the school. The program included hymns, prayers, readings, and an address by guest speaker Dr. Violet Showers Johnson. An offering was collected during the service and blessed. The event aimed to bring together alumnae from around the world to support the 134-year old school and its mission of providing education opportunities for girls in Sierra Leone.
The document is a transcript of a church worship service. It includes songs of praise, scripture reading from Romans 7:7-25, prayers, and a confession of faith. The service focuses on themes of forgiveness, redemption, and being defined by God's love through Jesus Christ. Songs encourage bringing troubles to God and finding deliverance and peace in Him.
Announcements and Opening Prayer March 9, 2014tkennedy4010
This document contains announcements and information for church services and activities at 34th Street Church. It includes an opening prayer, scripture reading, announcements about weekly prayer calls and meetings for various church ministries such as men's ministry, marriage ministry and children's ministry. It also provides logistical information about parking, seating, food/drink policies and giving during services.
The document is a collection of songs, scripture passages, and prayers from a church service. It includes the lyrics to songs praising God, passages about trusting in God and his faithfulness, and a closing prayer asking God to bless the congregation as they go forth.
Tudor House Chapel Service - 2012, Service 2johnst
This document summarizes a chapel service held at Tudor House. It begins with an entrance hymn focusing on Jesus' love and compassion. A bible reading from 1 Peter and Revelation emphasizes Jesus' sacrifice and worthiness. Prayers are said for forgiveness, thanksgiving, those suffering, and blessing of homes. A hymn praises God's eternal nature. The service concludes with a blessing. The overall message is about finding connection through words, with Jesus described as the ultimate connection as the Word of God.
This document contains the order of service for Summit Woods Baptist Church. It includes the church's mission statement, several songs of praise and worship set to music, and the lyrics for those songs. The songs celebrate God's sovereignty, the Trinity, salvation through Christ, and finding rest in God alone. They reference themes like God's majesty, the incarnation, the Holy Spirit, redemption, and delighting in God. The document provides a full liturgy for the church's worship service through sung prayers, hymns, and scripture readings focusing on exalting God.
1) The document discusses the history and symbolism of dress from the time of Adam and Eve until now.
2) It notes that fashion and obedience to fashion is doing more than any other power to separate people from God.
3) The document provides biblical references and counsel from Ellen White regarding modesty in dress and how dress can impact both spiritual and physical health.
This document contains the lyrics to two songs - "Awesome is the Lord Most High" by Chris Tomlin and "Amazing Grace" by John Newton. It also includes prayers, scripture readings and announcements for a church service. The songs praise God for His strength, faithfulness and glory. They call all people to praise God and proclaim how awesome He is.
This document provides copyright notices and acknowledgements for prayers included in a Catholic prayer book. It notes that most prayers are in the public domain, but permission was obtained to reprint certain prayers from other sources, including the International Commission on English in the Liturgy and the New American Bible. The document contains several common Catholic prayers and practices, and concludes with sections on morning and evening prayers, as well as an examination of conscience.
This document provides information about Catholic teachings and practices related to Mary, the mother of Jesus. It includes explanations of why Mary is honored, why Catholics intercede to her, the different mysteries of the rosary, litanies to Mary, apparitions of Mary, and prayers including the Hail Mary and Memorare. The document emphasizes that all devotion to Mary should ultimately lead to a deeper relationship with her son, Jesus Christ.
This document outlines the 14 traditional stations of the cross. Each station provides a brief scripture passage and prayers focusing on an event from Jesus' journey carrying the cross to Golgotha and his crucifixion. The stations depict Jesus being condemned to death, carrying his cross, falling three times, meeting his mother, the cross being laid on Simon, a woman wiping Jesus' face, and finally his crucifixion between two thieves. At each station, participants adore Christ for redeeming the world through his holy cross and pray for strength, mercy, and salvation.
1) The document is a reflection on the Stations of the Cross, with a passage of scripture and reflection on each station.
2) It describes Jesus being condemned to death, carrying his cross, falling three times, meeting his mother Mary and Veronica, being crucified and dying on the cross.
3) The final station describes Jesus being raised from the dead, completing the journey from his death to resurrection.
Annoucements and Opening Prayer March 16, 2014tkennedy4010
This document contains an opening prayer, scripture readings, announcements for various church activities, and calls to action for church attendees. It provides information on prayer meetings, ministry meetings, rehearsals, classes, and upcoming events at the church including a summer camp, fish fry fundraiser, and celebration of National Black Marriage Sunday.
Messy all together mothers day communion 300314jsurridge
This document provides information about a church service and community. It includes details about accessibility features, locations of facilities, hymns and songs sung, prayers and readings from the Bible, and announcements about upcoming events. The service celebrated Mother's Day and included activities making posies and sharing in Holy Communion.
The document discusses the concept of vocations from multiple perspectives. It defines vocation as a call from God to a particular way of life, such as marriage, priesthood, religious life, or other consecrated life. It emphasizes that all vocations involve serving God through the development of one's talents and fulfilling the mission God intended. The deepest vocation is to be a child of God through faith in Christ.
Announcements and Opening Prayer October 19, 2014tkennedy4010
This document contains announcements from the Thirty-Fourth Street Church of God regarding upcoming events, prayer meetings, small groups, and ministries. It welcomes visitors to the church and encourages members to participate in activities like early morning prayer on Tuesdays, the church's 100th anniversary celebration in November, and joining or starting a small group. It also provides instructions on how to access the church's website and WiFi password.
This document outlines the order of service for a Holy Eucharistic celebration. It includes the opening song, penitential rite, first reading from Revelations, Gospel reading from Luke, prayers of the faithful, preparation of the gifts, Lord's Prayer, Lamb of God, communion, and closing prayer. The celebration focuses on commemorating High School Days and involves the symbolic offering of candles, flowers, fruits, bread, eggs, wine, host, and chalices during the preparation of gifts.
The summary provides an overview of the Methodist Girls High School Old Girls' Association service program and event:
The Methodist Girls High School Old Girls' Association held a church service program to connect alumnae and raise funds for the school. The program included hymns, prayers, readings, and an address by guest speaker Dr. Violet Showers Johnson. An offering was collected during the service and blessed. The event aimed to bring together alumnae from around the world to support the 134-year old school and its mission of providing education opportunities for girls in Sierra Leone.
The document is a transcript of a church worship service. It includes songs of praise, scripture reading from Romans 7:7-25, prayers, and a confession of faith. The service focuses on themes of forgiveness, redemption, and being defined by God's love through Jesus Christ. Songs encourage bringing troubles to God and finding deliverance and peace in Him.
Announcements and Opening Prayer March 9, 2014tkennedy4010
This document contains announcements and information for church services and activities at 34th Street Church. It includes an opening prayer, scripture reading, announcements about weekly prayer calls and meetings for various church ministries such as men's ministry, marriage ministry and children's ministry. It also provides logistical information about parking, seating, food/drink policies and giving during services.
The document is a collection of songs, scripture passages, and prayers from a church service. It includes the lyrics to songs praising God, passages about trusting in God and his faithfulness, and a closing prayer asking God to bless the congregation as they go forth.
Tudor House Chapel Service - 2012, Service 2johnst
This document summarizes a chapel service held at Tudor House. It begins with an entrance hymn focusing on Jesus' love and compassion. A bible reading from 1 Peter and Revelation emphasizes Jesus' sacrifice and worthiness. Prayers are said for forgiveness, thanksgiving, those suffering, and blessing of homes. A hymn praises God's eternal nature. The service concludes with a blessing. The overall message is about finding connection through words, with Jesus described as the ultimate connection as the Word of God.
This document contains the order of service for Summit Woods Baptist Church. It includes the church's mission statement, several songs of praise and worship set to music, and the lyrics for those songs. The songs celebrate God's sovereignty, the Trinity, salvation through Christ, and finding rest in God alone. They reference themes like God's majesty, the incarnation, the Holy Spirit, redemption, and delighting in God. The document provides a full liturgy for the church's worship service through sung prayers, hymns, and scripture readings focusing on exalting God.
1) The document discusses the history and symbolism of dress from the time of Adam and Eve until now.
2) It notes that fashion and obedience to fashion is doing more than any other power to separate people from God.
3) The document provides biblical references and counsel from Ellen White regarding modesty in dress and how dress can impact both spiritual and physical health.
This document contains the lyrics to two songs - "Awesome is the Lord Most High" by Chris Tomlin and "Amazing Grace" by John Newton. It also includes prayers, scripture readings and announcements for a church service. The songs praise God for His strength, faithfulness and glory. They call all people to praise God and proclaim how awesome He is.
This document provides copyright notices and acknowledgements for prayers included in a Catholic prayer book. It notes that most prayers are in the public domain, but permission was obtained to reprint certain prayers from other sources, including the International Commission on English in the Liturgy and the New American Bible. The document contains several common Catholic prayers and practices, and concludes with sections on morning and evening prayers, as well as an examination of conscience.
This document provides information about Catholic teachings and practices related to Mary, the mother of Jesus. It includes explanations of why Mary is honored, why Catholics intercede to her, the different mysteries of the rosary, litanies to Mary, apparitions of Mary, and prayers including the Hail Mary and Memorare. The document emphasizes that all devotion to Mary should ultimately lead to a deeper relationship with her son, Jesus Christ.
This document outlines the 14 traditional stations of the cross. Each station provides a brief scripture passage and prayers focusing on an event from Jesus' journey carrying the cross to Golgotha and his crucifixion. The stations depict Jesus being condemned to death, carrying his cross, falling three times, meeting his mother, the cross being laid on Simon, a woman wiping Jesus' face, and finally his crucifixion between two thieves. At each station, participants adore Christ for redeeming the world through his holy cross and pray for strength, mercy, and salvation.
1) The document is a reflection on the Stations of the Cross, with a passage of scripture and reflection on each station.
2) It describes Jesus being condemned to death, carrying his cross, falling three times, meeting his mother Mary and Veronica, being crucified and dying on the cross.
3) The final station describes Jesus being raised from the dead, completing the journey from his death to resurrection.
The document is a collection of Christian songs, prayers, and creeds that praise God and Jesus. It expresses ideas like God's love for humanity in giving Jesus as an atonement for sin, Jesus redeeming believers, the glory of God, standing up for one's faith, believing in God and Jesus as described in the Apostles' Creed, offering thanks to God, and the fellowship of kindred believers.
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There are many who are unable to participate in the Holy Week tradition of visiting 7 Churches and doing the Way of the Cross, for all sorts of reasons.
Some may be far from home in the Americas, in the Middle East, Europe, Asia or elsewhere around the world, while others are confined to their homes due to old age or illness and still others may be at work.
We have therefore prepared a small touch of home for Holy Week to offer you the opportunity to visit 7 historic churches on Panay Island and elsewhere with two Stations of the Way of the Cross at each church to help with your Holy Week observances.
And for the first time, in 2014, we offer a Hiligaynon version of Visita Iglesia.
This document contains the text of a Catholic mass celebrating Easter Sunday. It includes hymns praising Jesus' resurrection, readings from the Acts of the Apostles and Colossians, a Gospel reading recounting Mary Magdalene's discovery of the empty tomb, and prayers renewing baptismal promises.
The document contains several Christian hymns and songs praising God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. It affirms beliefs in God's power and salvation through Jesus, including his death and resurrection. The document closes with a reading from the Gospel of Matthew instructing followers of Jesus to lead humble, faithful lives and not to seek status or honor.
The document contains the lyrics to several Christian hymns and songs that reference themes of faith, God, Jesus Christ, salvation, peace, and eternal life. It includes the Apostles' Creed and concludes with a prayer for peace.
The document describes the 14 Stations of the Cross, with prayers and reflections at each station commemorating Jesus Christ's journey carrying the cross to his crucifixion. It includes an opening prayer, closing prayer, and prayers at each station asking for mercy, strength, and to follow Jesus' example of suffering.
This document outlines the 14 Stations of the Cross observed at Saint Mark's Church in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Each station provides a brief description of the event depicted, such as Jesus meeting his sorrowful mother or being stripped of his garments. It includes a prayer for each station asking God to comfort those experiencing similar suffering. The document concludes with a prayer of thanksgiving for the benefits and blessings God has granted.
Worship Service slides from May 26, 2019
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Charleston, West Virginia
Feature the sermon "The Easter Signs" The Easter Signs is based on the readings from the 3-Year lectionary (Year C) for the Sixth Sunday of Easter:
Psalm 67
Acts 16:9-15
Revelation 21:9-14, 21-27
John 16:23-33
Find the video of the sermon at: https://www.redeemerwv.org/blog/2019/5/26-easter-signs
Redeemer Lutheran Church - LCMS is a confessional, liturgical, sacramental Lutheran church in Charleston, West Virginia.
https://www.redeemerwv.org/blog
The Signs of Easter - May 26, 2019 The 6th Sunday of EasterRedeemerWV
Signs. Signs. Everywhere are signs...
But are there really? Sunday we'll be hearing again the story of the conversion of Lydia told in Acts 16. We see a heart opened by God that hears the Word and receives the gifts from Word and Baptism to create faith. Then we see evidence of that faith in good works.
Worship Service/Divine Service at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Charleston, West Virginia
May 26, 2019
Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C
Find the video of this sermon at:
https://www.redeemerwv.org/blog/2019/5/26-easter-signs
This service featured the sermon "The Easter Signs"
The Easter Signs is based on the readings from the 3-Year lectionary (Year C) for the Sixth Sunday of Easter:
Psalm 67
Acts 16:9-15
Revelation 21:9-14, 21-27
John 16:23-33
Redeemer Lutheran Church (https://www.redeemerwv.org/) is a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
The document describes the 14 Stations of the Cross, with a short prayer and reflection at each station. It focuses on Jesus suffering during his journey carrying the cross to Calvary and being crucified. Each station depicts a moment such as Jesus falling under the weight of the cross, meeting his mother Mary, and his final crucifixion. The prayers call the reader to contemplate Christ's sacrifice and accept their own cross to follow him.
This document provides a summary of a booklet titled "Powerful Prayers Every Catholic Should Know" published by The Mary Foundation. It includes over 30 common Catholic prayers such as the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, prayers to saints, prayers for different occasions, and prayers related to Mass. The document encourages readers to distribute copies of the booklet to others and order more from The Mary Foundation.
This document presents a scientific Roman Catholic Holy Rosary Prayer intended to last 240 million light years to complete one rotation of the Milky Way Galaxy. It includes the traditional prayers of the Rosary as well as additional passages about the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ. The purpose is to bring glory to God and the angels of the Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxies, with the goal of one day building churches among the planets and stars.
The document contains the lyrics to several Christian songs that praise God, Jesus Christ, and refer to biblical passages. It discusses God's greatness and love, giving thanks for Jesus' sacrifice, Jesus as a shepherd caring for his flock, worshiping at God's throne in heaven without hunger or thirst. It includes the Apostles' Creed and prayers.
The Door of The Ark and The Doors of ScripturePeter Hammond
The document discusses Noah's Ark and the door that Noah's family entered to be saved from the Flood that God sent to judge the wicked world. It notes that Jesus is another "door" through which people must enter by faith to be saved from eternal judgment for their sins. To be saved, one must repent of their sins, trust that Jesus died for their sins and rose from the dead, and plead with God for forgiveness and salvation. The document urges readers to enter the door of salvation through faith in Christ alone.
The document describes a Scientific Roman Catholic Holy Rosary Prayer intended to last 240 million light years to complete one rotation of the Milky Way Galaxy. It includes the traditional prayers of the Rosary (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, etc.) focused on the Joyful Mysteries which are to be prayed on Mondays and Saturdays. It also includes meditations on each mystery that reference the possibility of life and visitations between planets within the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies through the use of light speed space travel.
Trusting God's Providence | Verse: Romans 8: 28-31JL de Belen
Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see
The Book of Samuel is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books in the Old Testament. The book is part of the Deuteronomistic history, a series of books that constitute a theological history of the Israelites and that aim to explain God's law for Israel under the guidance of the prophets.
Astronism, Cosmism and Cosmodeism: the space religions espousing the doctrine...Cometan
This lecture created by Brandon Taylorian (aka Cometan) specially for the CESNUR Conference held Bordeaux in June 2024 provides a brief introduction to the legacy of religious and philosophical thought that Astronism emerges from, namely the discourse on transcension started assuredly by the Cosmists in Russia in the mid-to-late nineteenth century and then carried on and developed by Mordecai Nessyahu in Cosmodeism in the twentieth century. Cometan also then provides some detail on his story in founding Astronism in the early twenty-first century from 2013 along with details on the central Astronist doctrine of transcension. Finally, the lecture concludes with some contributions made by space religions and space philosophy and their influences on various cultural facets in art, literature and film.
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Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
Addressing Common Concerns
Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
Chandra Dev: Unveiling the Mystery of the Moon GodExotic India
Shining brightly in the sky, some days more than others, the Moon in popular culture is a symbol of love, romance, and beauty. The ancient Hindu texts, however, mention the Moon as an intriguing and powerful being, worshiped by sages as Chandra.
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian
SBS – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
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The editors
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St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, Atlanta, GA: Stations of the Cross
1. The Way of the Cross Opening Devotions In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. We will glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. In whom is our salvation, our life and resurrection. Let us pray. Assist us mercifully with your help, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts, whereby you have given us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church Atlanta, Georgia
2. Station I. Jesus is Condemned The religious authorities of the day certainly wanted Jesus gone because the new path he offered the world was too revolutionary. Pilate needed him out of the picture because he valued law and order, wanted to keep his job and was tired of the civil unrest that surrounded this Jewish carpenter. It is easy to take ourselves out of the picture, though, when we learn the history around the crucifixion. As you pray the first station, ask yourself how you fit into the picture. The mirror on the pine cross is a reminder that we are somehow responsible and in need of this journey that Jesus is about to undertake.
3. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. As soon as it was morning, the chief priests, with the elders and scribes, and the whole council, held a consultation; and they bound Jesus and led him away and delivered him to Pilate. And they all condemned him and said, “He deserves to die.” When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. Then he handed Jesus over to them to be crucified. God did not spare his own Son: But delivered him up for us all. Let us pray. Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find in none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen. Holy God, Holy and mighty, Holy immortal one, Have mercy upon us.
4. Station II. Jesus Takes Up His Cross Donated by Helen Branch Watercolor painting by Dorothy McMillan—a neighbor of Helen’s at Canterbury Court.
5. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Jesus went out, bearing his own cross, to the location called the place of a skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. Like a lamb he was led to the slaughter; and like a sheep that before its shearers is mute, so he opened not his mouth. Worthy is the Lam who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing. The Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all: For the transgression of my people was he stricken. Let us pray. Almighty God, whose beloved Son willingly endured the agony and shame of the cross for our redemption: Give us courage to take up our cross and follow him; who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. Holy God, Holy and mighty, Holy immortal one, Have mercy upon us.
6. Station III. Jesus Falls the First Time Donated by the Ledet-Withers family Robert Ledet, (Vicki Ledet's brother), built this cross for us out of cedar branches that he harvested from a Christmas tree farm in south Georgia. A few years ago, he discovered woodworking to be a source of serenity while practicing the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous to maintain his sobriety. The owners of this farm have supported AA by welcoming members on their land to camp during AA events, and have provided Robert with raw materials for his rustic, hand-hewn furniture and turned bowls.
7. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped; but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, and was born in human likeness. And being found in human form he humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him, and bestowed on him the name that is above every name. Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, and kneel before the Lord our Maker, for he is the Lord our God. Surely he has borne our grief: And carried our sorrows. Let us pray. O God, you know us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant us such strength and protection as may support us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Holy God, Holy and mighty, Holy immortal one, Have mercy upon us.
8. Station IV. Jesus Meets His Afflicted Mother Donated by the Margaret Michaelides This cross was made in Cyprus in January, 2008 by Christakis Petinos, the uncle of my husband. The twig inserted in the cross is from a fig tree which was started by my mother-in-law when she brought a twig of similar size to Atlanta from Cyprus 20 years ago. I honor my mother-in-law, Katina Michaelides, my mother Elizabeth Green, my adopted mother Anita Galigani and my mother when I was an exchange student, Olive Greenman. I honor all mothers who have gone through the joys and pain of raising children. “To what can I liken you, to what can I compare you, O daughter of Jerusalem? What likeness can I use to comfort you, O virgin daughter of Zion? For vast as the sea is your ruin. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. The Lord will be your everlasting light and your days of mourning shall be ended.”
9. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. To what can I liken you, to what can I compare you, O Daughter of Jerusalem? What likeness can I use to comfort you, O virgin daughter of Zion? For vast as the sea is your ruin. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. The Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of mourning shall be ended. A sword will pierce your own soul, also: And fill your heart with bitter pain. Let us pray. O God, who willed that in the passion of your Son a sword of grief should pierce the soul of the Blessed Virgin Mary his mother: Mercifully grant that your Church, having shared with her in his passion, may be made worthy to share in the joys of his resurrection; who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. Holy God, Holy and mighty, Holy immortal one, Have mercy upon us.
10. Station V. The Cross is Laid Upon Simon of Cyrene Tim Black In a class I took a few years ago, I learned that the actual “cross” that Jesus carried was probably more like a beam of some sort than the crosses we see every day. I found this beam in a pile of construction rubble and it made me think about the “cross” that Jesus carried. When we ponder the cross—the mystery around it, the horror, the scandal—we carry the cross of Jesus. Pick up this “cross,” feel its weight and imagine the journey to Gologatha that Jesus took.
11. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. As they led Jesus away, they came upon a man of Cyrene, Simon by name, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross to carry it behind Jesus. “If anyone would come after me, deny yourself and take up your cross to follow me. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Whoever does not bear their cross and come after me: Cannot be my disciple. Let us pray. Heavenly God, whose blessed Son came not to be served but to serve: Bless all who, following his steps, give themselves to the service of others; that with wisdom, patience, and courage, they may minister in his name to the suffering, the friendless, and the needy; for the love of the one who laid down his life for us, your Son our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Holy God, Holy and mighty, Holy immortal one, Have mercy upon us.
12. Station VI. A Woman Wipes the Face of Jesus Claudia Gimson The Stations of the Cross was a very interesting exercise. I learned that Veronica’s story is not in scripture, but exists in tradition. Veronica was the wife of an important man, legend has it, so she might have been compelled to compassion by just being a woman or a mother. She was not afraid of the guards and she was not afraid of retribution. The materials that I selected, sand and cement, are very abrasive. They symbolize how sudden discomfort or pain causes us to recognize that we need to step out of our comfort zone and reach out a hand to someone else in need—just as Veronica did for Jesus during his journey to the cross.
13. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. We have seen him without beauty or majesty, with no looks to attract our eyes. He was despised and rejected by others; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom others hid their faces, he was despised, and we esteemed him not. His appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the children of mortals. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that made us whole, and with his stripes we are healed. Restore us, O Lord God of hosts: Show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. Let us pray. O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Holy God, Holy and mighty, Holy immortal one, Have mercy upon us.
14. Station VII. Jesus Falls a Second Time Created by the children of St. Dunstan’s Two years ago, the children of the church made this cross out of tile and broken glass. We got it out less than a year ago and completed it. The glass was broken and then put back together into something beautiful. Jesus died and was resurrected and now lives on in our hearts and souls and in the community of St. Dunstan’s.
15. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth. For the transgression of my people he was stricken. But as for me, I am a worm and not a human being: Scorned by all and despised by the people. Let us pray. Almighty and ever living God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; who reigns for ever and ever. Amen. Holy God, Holy and mighty, Holy immortal one, Have mercy upon us.
16. Station VIII. Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem Peachy Horne Figure of a kneeling woman draped in cloth.
17. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. There followed after Jesus a great multitude of the people, and among them were women who bewailed and lamented him. But Jesus turning to them said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.” Those who sowed with tears: Will reap with songs of joy. Let us pray. Teach your Church, O Lord, to mourn the sins of which it is guilty, and to repent and forsake them; that, by your pardoning grace, the results of our iniquities may not be visited upon our children and our children’s children; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Holy God, Holy and mighty, Holy immortal one, Have mercy upon us.
18. Station IX. Jesus Falls the Third Time Reuben Black When I think about Jesus‘ journey to the hill to die, I feel really emotional. Seems to me a disproportionate amount of time is spent celebrating Easter without an equal time to stop and think about what this holy man went through because of his defiance of the traditional wisdom of the church. The piece is composed of a cross on its side along with a crown of thorns and a whip of the kind used to lay open his back on his way up the hill. There are a few drops of red paint to emphasize the blood that had to have been all over him. The rocks, or broken tiles, were put there just to show the rough trail he had to follow while carrying the heavy cross. All the materials were in my workshop. What a lonely feeling Jesus must have had. He prayed in the Garden to be spared and God didn't respond; he looked for companionship and his friends were sleeping; and when he asked God to let the cup pass, God must have cried, knowing nothing could be done.
19. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. I am the man who has seen affliction under the rod of his wrath; he has driven and brought me into darkness without any light. He has besieged me and enveloped me with bitterness and tribulation; he has made me dwell in darkness like the dead of long ago. Though I call and cry for help, he shuts out my prayer. He has made my teeth grind on gravel, and made me cower in ashes. “Remember, O Lord, my affliction and bitterness, the wormwood and the gall!” He was led like a lamb to the slaughter: And like a sheep that before its shearers is mute, so he opened not his mouth. Let us pray. O God, by the passion of your blessed Son you made an instrument of shameful death to be for us the means of life: Grant us so to glory in the cross of Christ, that we may gladly suffer shame and loss for the sake of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Holy God, Holy and mighty, Holy immortal one, Have mercy upon us
20. Station X. Jesus is Stripped of his Garments Colin Brown Commercial steel comes with a protective oil coating that slows rust. On my cross, I stripped away this coating, along with the mill scale underneath, to expose the raw surface of the steel, leaving it unprotected from the elements. When he was stripped, Jesus was laid bare and exposed to all of the harsh elements around him. In my opinion, it was when he was stripped that his humanity was most evident.
21. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. When they came to a place called Golgotha (which means the place of a skull), they offered him wine to drink, mingled with gall; but when he tasted it, he would not drink it. And they divided his garments among them by casting lots. This was to fulfill the scripture that says, “They divided my garments among them; they cast lots for my clothing.” They gave me gall to eat: And when I was thirsty they gave vinegar to drink. Let us pray. Lord God, whose blessed Son our Savior gave his body to be whipped and his face to be spit upon: Give us grace to accept joyfully the sufferings of the present time, confident of the glory that shall be revealed; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Holy God, Holy and mighty, Holy immortal one, Have mercy upon us.
22. Stations XI. Jesus is Nailed to the Cross and XII. Jesus Dies on the Cross Peachy Horne This is a Celtic Cross. It was built in memory of my loving parents Lil Bit and Bert Fort.
23. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. When they came to the place that is called the Skull, there they crucified him; and with him they crucified two criminals, one on the right, the other on the left, and Jesus between them. And the scripture was fulfilled which says, “He was numbered with the transgressors.” They pierced my hands and my feet. They stare and gloat over me. Let us pray. Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen. Holy God, Holy and mighty, Holy immortal one, Have mercy upon us.
24. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And when Jesus had received the vinegar, he said, “It is finished!” And then, crying with a loud voice, he said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” And he bowed his head, and handed over his spirit. Christ for us became obedient unto death: Even death on a cross. Let us pray. O God, who for our redemption gave your only begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen. Holy God, Holy and mighty, Holy immortal one, Have mercy upon us
25. Station XIII. The Body of Jesus is Placed in the Arms of His Mother Bruce Lafitte This rustic cross reflects my love of nature and camping. It is made from a piece of Holly. A Christmas carol tells us, “The holly bears a bark, as bitter as any gall; and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, for to redeem us all”. At this station, Jesus has been taken down. All that remains is the cross. My plan was to add blemishes to the wood, reflecting the nail holes at The Savior’s hands and feet. However, after I cut the pieces and formed a cross with them, I found that the blemishes were already there in the right places. Take another look.
26. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. All you who pass by, behold and see if there is any sorrow like my sorrow. My eyes are spent with weeping; my soul is in tumult; my heart is poured out in grief because of the downfall of my people. “Do not call me Naomi (which means pleasant), call me Mara (which means bitter); for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me.” Her tears run down her cheeks: And she has none to comfort her. Let us pray. Lord Jesus Christ, by your death you took away the sting of death: Grant to us your servants so to follow in faith where you have led the way, that we may at length fall asleep peacefully in you and wake up in your likeness; for your tender mercies sake. Amen. Holy God, Holy and mighty, Holy immortal one, Have mercy upon us
27. Station XIV. Jesus is Laid in the Tomb Hancock Family Please follow the trail down hill and go up the ramp around to the back of the church to the St. Francis Garden for Station 14. Our cross is made from a couple of tree branches that fell in our yard. We wanted it to be very earthy and natural and not manufactured looking. The cloth symbolizes the linens that Jesus was wrapped in. We wanted them to be wrapped around loosely so they would make people think of Jesus buried in the tomb. The cross is not perfected and not done formally and that is significant to us. It was not done in a perfectly symmetrical way—we wanted it to look as though it just occurred rather than someone put it together perfectly.
28. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who also was a disciple of Jesus. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered it to be given to him. And Joseph took the body, and wrapped it in a clean linen shroud, and laid it in his own tomb, which he had hewn in the rock; and he rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb. You will not abandon me to the grave. Nor let your Holy One see corruption. Let us pray. O God, your blessed Son was laid in a tomb in a garden throughout the Sabbath day: grant that we who have been buried with him in the waters of baptism may find our perfect rest in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. Holy God, Holy and mighty, Holy immortal one, Have mercy upon us
29. Concluding Prayers Savior of the world, by your cross and precious blood you have redeemed us: Save us, and help us, we humbly beseech you, O Lord. Let us pray. We thank you, Creator God, that you have delivered us from the dominion of sin and death and brought us into the kingdom of your Son: and we pray that, as by his death he has recalled us to life, so by his love he may raise us to eternal joys; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. To Christ our Lord who loves us, and washed us in his own blood, and made us a kingdom of priests to serve his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.