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Baptism and chrismation of Kevin Main

Kevin Main of our Mariavite community in Texas has received Baptism and Chrismation at the hands of Shin Maram, who writes, “Today, and on schedule,  we celebrated the baptism and chrismation of Kevin Main using the Liberal Catholic rites and … Continue reading

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Christmas 2011

Dear Clergy and Friends of EADM, May the light of the Christ-child be with you at this season and into the future! As I write this letter to you, the final preparations will be being made for Midnight Mass at … Continue reading

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Hodie Christus natus est

Hodie Christus natus est hodie Salvator apparuit: hodie in terra cantunt Angeli, laetantur Archangeli: hodie exsultant justi, dicentes: Gloria in excelsis Deo, alleluja. Today is Christ born; today the Savior has appeared; today the Angels sing, the Archangels rejoice; today … Continue reading

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…an invisible communication, not only of redemption but also of creation and judgement

The central mystery of the Mass has been at all times the subject of dream and speculation, of theology and devotion. If it is the centre of Christian life, it is also and therefore, the centre of all life – … Continue reading

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“The Inner Side of Church Worship” by Rev. Geoffrey Hodson

The Rev. Geoffrey Hodson (1886-1983) served as a priest in the Liberal Catholic Church in Australia. His writings on esoteric matters remain highly relevant to this day. The Inner Side of Church Worship by the Rev. Geoffrey Hodson Dedicated to … Continue reading

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From “The Hidden Side of Things”

From “The Hidden Side of Things” by Bishop C.W. Leadbeater: “There is a hidden side to our physical world in a second and higher sense which is well known to all students of Theosophy, for many lectures have been delivered … Continue reading

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News from the Texas Mariavite community

Abbot Charles (Shin Maram) writes: First, I would like to announce the formation of a mission parish of the Mariavite Mission Society – Our Lady the Holy Sophia Parish! We aim to meet at least twice a month at Agape … Continue reading

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Pastoral Letter for Advent

Dearly Beloved in Christ: Happy Advent! As we are all aware, Advent is a time for self preparation for the coming of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ.  This year however, Advent should hold special meaning for us all.  … Continue reading

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Saturday after Thanksgiving

Now that Thanksgiving Day is past and Black Friday, the way is clear for The Nativity of Christ. I never appreciated Christmas as much as when my children were born. It is, indeed, the festival of The Child. How better … Continue reading

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OCR memorial stone for Archbishop Lee

Archbishop Frederick George Lee (1832-1902) was one of the three bishops consecrated by Roman Catholic and Orthodox prelates for the Order of Corporate Reunion, and was responsible for the formal foundation of that Order in 1874. He was vicar of … Continue reading

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