The Spirit of the Healer
A true healer seeks no profit. Healers work for the benefit of all, and are called to bring healing to all regardless of class, culture, or religion – healers must…
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The Image of God: Man and Creation
Being made in the image of God, man is a Eucharistic creature; he does not simply live in creation, he is a part of it, and sees in it the…
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Communion of Earth and Sky
Communion Haiku Earthen feet mud deep Spirit wind in crown blowing Dirt with sky unite Man the microcosm Man is a microcosm and a bridge. Within him is contained all…
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Division, the Spirit of Diabolos
DEFINITION: DIABOLOS – (GREEK) TO THROW APART, SEPARATE, DIVIDE. The word diabolos, from which we derive the English word, diabolical, is associated with the devil and evil. But the word…
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Holy Ones: Love the Trees
On the mountain of Athos, the monks place signs of encouragement along the forest trails, one such sign reads: “love the trees.” The ancient Christian fathers long interpreted the command…
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The Transfiguration: Revealing the Sacred Fire Within, Lifting the Veil
The Sacred Blacksmith: Stoking the Sacred Fire of the Transfiguration When a blacksmith is preparing to work his steal, he will stoke his fire, making the coals red hot. He…