For Sunday March 27th, 2022

Hello again all, there seem to be a couple of different understandings of the word 'repent' in use today. One is to maintain an aspect of regret or remorse for past words or actions. Another is as a demand of self, or others, to cease and desist such actions. Still another is to go about publicly proclaiming the first two.

 
Yet the origin of repent is from metanoia, meaning to 'go beyond the mind' or 'go into the larger mind.' This indicates a transformation of the self (with a lower case 's') into the higher Self, as is needed for spiritual transformation.

May we sit this evening for the greater meaning of repent. May we see into the larger mind. May we raise our self into Self.

 
Thank you all,

Richard

For Sunday March 20th, 2022

Hello everyone, the great teachers have often told us that what we need spiritually may be massively uncomfortable to endure. With all that's happening in the world right now, pandemic and horrid war, it's important that we witness – 'be with' in our hearts – those who suffer, even if it's only for 20 minutes.

 
May our energies uphold them in their trials. May we lighten their hearts, if only for a bit. May we assure that we are with them as one human family.

Thank you all,

Richard

For Sunday March 13th, 2022

Hello everyone, in her book 'The Wisdom Jesus' Cynthia Bourgeault states that the heart does not perceive through differences; the differentiation of this/that, me/them, near/far, big/little, nor any of the potentially overwhelming concepts of the mind which are so common in our material world. Instead, the heart perceives its environs by means of harmony; that which is 'in tune' with itself and the divine within.

The more we learn to access this form of perception the closer we can follow Divine will.

 
May we sit this evening while listening closely to the heart. May our ability to tune into the subtle shades of energy found there grow. May the world become more heart-felt.

Xapis,

Richard

For Sunday March 6th, 2022

Hello again, it's difficult to ascertain if the situation in Ukraine is deteriorating or stalemating with saber-rattling. In any event there still are many who suffer the effects of war. May we offer our prayers this evening, and perhaps other options will come our way as well.

Xapis,

Richard