Category Archives: Reflections

From “The Hidden Side of Things”

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

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

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

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

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

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

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

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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Bishop Wedgwood on Anglican Orders

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

“Our rule [at the time of the ordination of Bishop C.W. Leadbeater], as now, was to repeat Anglican Orders “sub conditione.” I doubt if there is anybody in our Church who doubts the validity of those Orders. But we wish, … Continue reading →

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Early Christianity, Gnosis and Neo-Platonism, by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Norbert Lauppert

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

Early Christianity, Gnosis and Neo-Platonism, by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Norbert Lauppert Part One The dissentient attitude which the historical churches nowadays adopt towards theosophy might give the impression that theosophy and Christianity are in themselves incompatible. This, however, is … Continue reading →

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Homily by Bishop Tony at the Installation of Abbot Charles

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

Homily for the Installation of Abbot Charles Reynolds By: Bishop Tony Scuderi, OSMA, NOSF, PsyD, D.Min., Ph.D. October 8, 2011 a.d. Dallas, Texas As a dynamic and growing Order, periodically we need to revisit our understanding of the roles and … Continue reading →

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St Francis in the City 2011

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

St. Francis Day, 2011 “Every creature is a book about God.”  Meister Eckhart I watched the EWTN noon mass today on St. Francis Day since they are Franciscans I wanted to commemorate the day as special… in the homily the … Continue reading →

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Book Review by Archbishop Spataro

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

Women Deacons. By Gary Macy,William T. Ditewig and Phyllis Zagano. The Paulist Press(www.paulistpress.com). 128pp. $14.95 An Ordained Ministry of Women? This very slim volume is a very big disappointment. Dr. Macy’s historical essay is highly inadequate. It makes no mention … Continue reading →

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July 23rd, the Feast of St. John Cassian, Abbot

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

According to the different Rites the feast of St. John Cassian is celebrated on different days: in the Roman Rite he is not even considered canonized; in the Byzantine Rite his feast day is every four years on Feb.29th, as … Continue reading →

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