Podcasts about Divine law

Not a spelling mistake, a pun. I do those. Search up "dubia letter" if you're scrathing your head over the title. LINKS Catholic Herald coverage of Cardinal Müller's church split comments: https://thecatholicherald.com/cardinal-muller-warns-church-risks-split-if-orthodox-pope-not-chosen/  Apostolic Constitution Romano Pontifici Eligendo (1975): https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/it/apost_constitutions/documents/hf_p-vi_apc_19751001_romano-pontifici-eligendo.html  CNN coverage of Cardinal Becciu situation: https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/23/europe/cardinal-becciu-conclave-controversy-intl/index.html  Cruxnow coverage of Sister Brambilla situation: https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2025/04/francis-legacy-lives-as-top-vatican-woman-gets-accidental-invite-to-conclave  Pontifacts + Popeular History Livestream of Pope Francis' funeral (join Adopt-A-Cardinal in the comments!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Cl8ISMTqMA  Novena to Mary, Undoer of Knots: https://www.theholyrosary.org/maryundoerknots/  TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Popeular History. My name is Gregg and this is another Conclave special: “Raising the Alarm: Schism by Dubias Means?” Last Thursday, The Catholic Herald ran an article titled “Cardinal Müller warns Church risks split if ‘orthodox' pope not chosen.” Specifically, the Catholic Herald quotes the former head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith as saying “a heretic pope who changes every day depending on what the mass media is saying would be catastrophic.” Which, I hope he's answering a question like “would a heretic pope who changes every day depending on what the mass media is saying be catastrophic”? Because unless that idea is being planted in his mind by the interviewer, it would seem that such a dire scenario is something Cardinal Müller is actively worried about. And if it's something he's actively worried about, well that's got its own gravity. Bottom line, the article raises the potential specter of a schism, a split, in the Church, presumably some sort of major antipope situation where some of the Cardinals decide to reject the conclusion and go off and set up a rival Pope. We've seen antipopes before many times in Church history, though it's been a while since there's been a major one, recognized by a significant number of Catholics, say 5 percent. Or heck, even 1 percent. Longtime Pontifacts listeners will recall Bry and Fry actually interviewed Pope Michael, a modern antipope, back in 2022 shortly before his death. Oh, and thanks recent livestream viewer "Nogah f" for asking their antipope question with a handy definition of “serious” antipope accompanying, that was useful. Attentive listeners will probably know that I'm concerned about the possibility of schism myself, and if the Herald headline about Cardinal Müller is correct, I'm not alone. The reality is that even if the headline is wrong, I am comfortable saying it would be naïve to conclude that the possibility of schism isn't present in the minds of most Cardinals. After all, fundamentally, preventing schism is what the conclave process and ultimately the College of Cardinals is all about. Really, you could take it further: preventing schism is what the Papacy is about, uniting Christians under one clear umbrella. Wait, no, preventing schism is what Christianity is about, uniting humanity in Christ. Wait, no, ending the schism between God and humanity caused by the Fall is what Christ is about. You get the idea: Schism bad. Given that there seems to be more concern about the possibility of schism than usual, as we ramp up towards the conclave, it's worth asking what should be done to reduce the possibility and severity of such a break. Obviously it's pretty presumptuous of me to be talking about this, but I haven't seen it elsewhere, and it needs to be discussed. There are steps that should be taken publicly before the conclave to resolve ambiguities and close loopholes, and I haven't seen them taken yet, which has me a bit nervous, but given the nature of the situation, well, it may simply be that fundamental differences will remain. I'll update the show notes if and when I see updates relating to any of these things, this is obviously pretty cutting edge in terms of events coverage and there's a lot going on. Ok, let me lay this out. First, there are a surprising number of issues relating to who is actually a Cardinal-Elector in this conclave: an unusually high number of points of discussion, but not an unprecedented number, to be clear, since you need to work hard to find truly unprecedented things in Church history. Second, there is a notably strong traditionalist camp who, if I may read between the lines in Müller's statement, is prepared to reject any Pope they do not consider sufficiently orthodox. Let's tackle the first topic first. Probably the single most significant source of uncertainty in this election is the canonical limit of 120 Cardinal Electors, given that this will be the first Conclave to exceed the limit. In fact, there will be more Cardinal-Electors in this conclave than there have ever been, though that may be misleading, after all, how many people tended to take part in the Papal elections of the first millennium where not only the clergy but the people of Rome participated? Rome was smaller then, but it would be difficult to believe it wasn't a healthy crowd. The word “thousands” comes to mind. And yes, I too wonder how many women were in the crowds on those occasions when Popes were elected by acclamation. But then I think of how if it were up to individual voting in any form, even the most popular elections in the Hellenistic world appeared to be sausage fests. The Greco-Roman milieu gave us the Patriarchy after all, and as they say, the past is a foreign country, they do things differently there. In any event, the 120 cap being broken isn't too crazy a precedent, as it was only established in 1975 and was ignored at times by two of Pope Francis' traditionally-minded predecessors, Pope Saint John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. But it's also worth noting that Pope Francis ignored the rule so aggressively you might be tempted to think he misunderstood it. Did he think it was a minimum rather than a maximum? By my count, when Francis announced what would turn out to be his final batch of new Cardinals on October 6th of last year, there were already 121 new Cardinals kicking around, and it was only the untimely death of Spanish Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot that made sure there were fewer than 120 electors when the time came for the official elevation of the new batch. During the waiting period, one of the announced new Cardinals–Bishop Syukur of Bogor, Indonesia–declined the honor, and, as if to underscore how determined he was to have a very full College of Cardinals, Pope Francis elevated the Archbishop of Naples in his place, bringing the total number of Cardinal-Electors to a record high 140, which went mostly down to 135 by the time of Pope Francis' death last Monday due to Cardinals reaching the age of 80 and automatically losing their elector status. And yes, you heard that right, the Catholic Church of all places is one of the few organizations in the world with a hard cap on the age of electors. Oh, and yes, I did say the number went *mostly* down, more on that later. In reality, the Pope is an absolute monarch. Sure, the Apostolic Constitution Romano Pontifici Eligendo exists and caps the number of Cardinal-Electors at 120 in Paragraph 33, but it's not like that was news to Pope Francis when he was blatantly disregarding It throughout his pontificate, and it's not like absolute monarchs are bound by constitutions–that's pretty specifically what makes them absolute monarchs. In short, it was a bit of a non-issue for him. And I also think it was an occasion where he decided to make things uncomfortable for the cardinals who he critiqued for being too comfortable early on in his pontificate. He famously told people to make a bit of a mess in the Church, and here he made a bit of a mess with the constitution of the college compared to the, uh, well, the Constitution of the College. I think he wanted the Cardinals to *have to * figure it out,  have to be a little uncomfortable with rigid rules. Anyways, in the words of an analysis kindly provided by Gabe over at the Papability Index over on X, quote “The 120 rule is a matter of Ecclesiastical Law, not Divine Law, so the Pope can dispense of it as he sees fit. Those ‘extra' Cardinals have just as many rights as the 120 since the Pope's powers, privileges, and appointments are unassailable as long as he's operating within the confines of Divine Law.”  end quote That makes sense to me, but constitutions are more of an issue for constitutional bodies, which, at the end of the day, is what the College of Cardinals is. I hate to say it, but I am definitely of the opinion that the College needs to address this discrepancy somehow, as this is a loophole that could be used to undermine the legitimacy of the next Pope. Perhaps the safest course would be to ensure the final vote is lopsided enough that a ⅔ majority would be cleared even discounting the “extra” electors, however many there end up being. Really what I think may happen is that this issue will go unaddressed during the sede vacante but may be used by a dissatisfied faction as an excuse to refuse to recognize the result. If this happens, it will be readily identifiable as an excuse because if the faction were really only interested in the legitimacy of the election, they would be objecting sooner, like right now, before any votes take place. To allow the conclave to proceed without flagging legitimate concerns about its, well, legitimacy, would be startlingly irresponsible for any Cardinal, and to follow that up with only rejecting the result and declaring an antipope only after the fact would expose the cynical motives and manipulative nature of such an act. I genuinely hope that doesn't happen, but now is not the time for me to sit back and say nothing about the apparent possibility. There are other smaller-scale eligibility questions with similar solutions and potentially similar outcomes, such as the updated official birthdays of a couple of the African cardinals that have had the result of keeping them eligible. I want to be clear that I, personally, am not questioning their eligibility, nor is this breaking news, this is as publicly available information as the 120 elector limit and everything else I've been talking about. But all legitimately concerned about avoiding schism should raise their objections now. Any Cardinals planning to toss the game board only after they lose need to know that their motives are clear and that this is not a game. And yeah, in case you can't tell, I have a particular concern about this. But it's a general problem, so there's no need to put my case into territory where I could be accused of ad hominem accusations by naming names. Let's just say late challenges here would be doubias at best. There's also the case of Cardinal Becciu, who as I understand it, resigned the rights and privileges of the Cardinalate back in 2020 but who now appears to be arguing that participating in a Conclave wasn't among those rights and privileges that he resigned. I do not expect the other Cardinals to find his arguments convincing. Finally, we have the case of Sister Simona Bambrilla, a female head of one of the Vatican's Dicasteries and more importantly *not a Cardinal* who was accidentally invited to participate in the Cardinals-only general congregations that began last week. I don't expect that to be an actual issue, but I thought it worth mentioning both for a bit of levity and as a reminder of the way women are kept out of places where they really honestly should be if you ask me. Whoops, uh, there went that levity. Ok, so that's my TED talk on the surprisingly fuzzy boundaries marking of the participants in the upcoming conclave. Eventually the “Extra Omnes” will be said and the doors will be locked “Con clave”--with a key, and, well, the “speak now or forever hold your peace” window will have passed at that point. Unless there are significant developments before then, I anticipate only Cardinal Becciu will have raised concerns, and then only for his case if my reading is right. Pro tip: I'm giving plenty of qualifiers when talking about Becciu due to what I perceive as a high risk of litigation. Just in case that wasn't obvious. Anyways, let's shift gears to the second of topic of concern I brought up at the start of this: Cardinals prepared to reject any Pope they do not consider sufficiently orthodox. And really, I can broaden that out to any Catholic prepared to reject the Pope, because the underlying scenario is the same, whether you're a Cardinal or a catechumen. If you reject the Pope, you're not Catholic. Union with the Pope is what defines Catholicism. I know there are those who disagree, I would hope they are not Cardinals of the Catholic Church. They can go play for Saint Louis if they want to be Cardinals while rejecting the Pope. The idea that a Pope can be deposed for heresy has been brought up and refuted time and again throughout Church history. If I need to work up an episode on that specifically I can, but the reality is putting this together has been a lot of work for one night, following up on the two and a half hours I spent livestreaming Francis' funeral at 4 am yesterday. Oh, yes, so if you're looking for yesterday's episode, by the way, look on the Pontifacts feed youtube and get ready to Adopt-A-Cardinal in the comments of the video! In any case, getting away from the self-plug and back to as serious as I have ever been and then some, I'll say this: I will accept whoever the next Pope is as Pope until they die or resign. You'd think Cardinals would be prepared to do this as well, but I've developed a degree of doubt. I want to conclude this episode by encouraging you to join the Vice-Pope and I in a novena to Mary, Undoer of Knots. As you may know, a novena is a sort of nine-day prayer-a-thon for a specific intention: in this case for a successful conclave, defined as one that finds the Cardinals and the whole Church united under the new Pope.  As you may also know, Our Lady, Undoer of Knots was a favorite devotion of the late Pope Francis, himself a noted fan of Our Lady. Since the novena includes a complete Rosary, and it's quite late, I'm not going to accompany you through the actual prayers as we go, just encourage you to consider joining Vice-Pope Mrs Popeular History and I on it in the coming days (and yeah, you can start it whenever, it's not like we have to be on the same timetable or you can't have a similar intention after the conclave wraps up). Fair warning, when I asked Mrs. Popeular History if she was up for this she said, and I quote, “sure, But it's known to end up with things worse before they get better lol” So on that note, thank you all for listening, God bless you all!

This lecture discusses key ideas from the medieval Christian philosopher and theologian Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologiae, 1st part of the 2nd part, questions 90-91 and 94 (IaIIae, q. 90-91 and 94), and examines how the Divine Law functions as a needed complement to the Natural Law. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 3000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Purchase Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologiae - amzn.to/2ITcKYQ

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today's readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Follow the new podcast here: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | All platforms ----------------------» For the Neville Goddard listener: Get the 30-Day Unlock God Mode Program «  Unlock God Mode is a 30-day program designed to elevate your manifestation skills and and align you with your deepest desires. Join this tranformative course designed to help you connect deeply with life and achieve your goals with clarity and purpose. Claim the early bird sale (limited-time) at unlockgodmode.org * * * In this lecture, Neville Goddard explores the profound statement from William Blake: “God only acts and is in all existing beings or men.” He reveals that imagination is not just a faculty of the mind but is, in fact, the very action of God. What seems impossible to man is possible with God—because God is the imagination within us.Neville illustrates this truth through a compelling story about a woman burdened for 25 years by her elderly father, who lived in her home without contributing to the household. She longed for freedom but feared that manifesting her desire might result in his death, leaving her with guilt. Her son, a student of Neville's teachings, applied the principle of imaginal acts by assuming his mother's joy in a new, unburdened life. Soon after, an unexpected series of events unfolded—her father caused an incident that outraged the neighbors, leading him to voluntarily move out. The manifestation occurred naturally, without harm, demonstrating that imagination reshapes reality.Neville emphasizes that all external events move under compulsion—driven by unseen imaginal acts. What we assume to be free will in our daily lives is often the fulfillment of another's inner vision. Thus, we must learn to imagine wisely and lovingly, as imagination is the creative power of God in action.Key Takeaways:Imagination is God in action. Anything you can imagine, you can create.Faith is loyalty to unseen reality. Once an imaginal act is performed, hold it as truth.All external events are driven by inner causation. What appears as chance, fate, or opposition is actually the result of unseen assumptions.You do not need to manipulate physical reality. Trust the unseen forces at work—imagination has its own means of fulfillment.Forgiveness comes through understanding. Those who seem to oppose you are often playing a necessary role in bringing about your manifestation.The ‘dweller on the threshold' must be faced. Neville shares a mystical experience of encountering a monstrous being—his own past misused energies—that dissolved upon his decision to redeem it.Neville concludes by affirming that when we accept imagination as God and act with faith, we align with divine power. 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Today, I'm joined by Dr. Justin Collings to discuss his new book, Divine Law, just out from the Maxwell Institute as part of its Themes in the Doctrine and Covenants series. This volume is one of seven and will be featuring interviews with each of the authors over the next few months. Justin Collings is the academic vice president of Brigham Young University and a distinguished scholar in his own right. He graduated from BYU and earned a law degree and a PhD in history from Yale, and clerked on the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. In addition to his administrative duties, he remains a professor of law at BYU's J. Reuben Clark Law School, where he authored two books on constitutional law and history from Oxford University Press. Justin and his wife Lia live in Orem, Utah. And as you'll hear in our conversation, are the proud parents of eight children. As Justin admits, the topic of divine law may not strike you as immediately compelling. It might even spark some deep-seated fear or dread. But I think you'll find that he brings this book to life with careful thinking, real life examples, and most of all, a bedrock conviction grounded in the revelations that God is loving, merciful, and full of grace. Divine law and divine love in this way of looking at things are one and the same. Justin was a good sport to field some tough questions about punishment versus consequences and a threat versus a warning. But if you're expecting dry legalese, you'll be glad to find that Justin is a lively and lyrical writer and his book is studded with poetry. In fact, our discussion of poetry's relationship to scripture and its role in a spiritual life is one of my favorite parts of the interview. I think you'll enjoy it too. Purchase at the links below.https://a.co/d/fQPtRdBhttps://www.deseretbook.com/product/P6075136.html

Welcome back to our on-going series, the ABC's of the Catholic Faith. We are over half way done! This week we are on N, which stands for Natural Law. Although we will just scratch the surface of this topic, join us as we explore reason, the Divine Law giver, and Law. + MONDAY: What is Natural Law? + TUESDAY: Where did Natural Law com from? + WEDNESDAY: Natural Law is unchanging + THURSDAY: The 4 Types of Law + FRIDAY: Five Primary Precepts of Natural Law Great news: The Jesus Tree, our popular Lenten Devotional is back in stock! yay! This year we are offering one according to Matthew, and another according to John! Head here to grab a copy before they are sold out: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/collections/jesus-tree-lenten-devotional Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/  Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com 

Welcome back to our on-going series, the ABC's of the Catholic Faith. We are over half way done! This week we are on N, which stands for Natural Law. Although we will just scratch the surface of this topic, join us as we explore reason, the Divine Law giver, and Law. + MONDAY: What is Natural Law? + TUESDAY: Where did Natural Law com from? + WEDNESDAY: Natural Law is unchanging + THURSDAY: The 4 Types of Law + FRIDAY: Five Primary Precepts of Natural Law Great news: The Jesus Tree, our popular Lenten Devotional is back in stock! yay! This year we are offering one according to Matthew, and another according to John! Head here to grab a copy before they are sold out: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/collections/jesus-tree-lenten-devotional Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/  Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com 

Welcome back to our on-going series, the ABC's of the Catholic Faith. We are over half way done! This week we are on N, which stands for Natural Law. Although we will just scratch the surface of this topic, join us as we explore reason, the Divine Law giver, and Law. + MONDAY: What is Natural Law? + TUESDAY: Where did Natural Law com from? + WEDNESDAY: Natural Law is unchanging + THURSDAY: The 4 Types of Law + FRIDAY: Five Primary Precepts of Natural Law Great news: The Jesus Tree, our popular Lenten Devotional is back in stock! yay! This year we are offering one according to Matthew, and another according to John! Head here to grab a copy before they are sold out: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/collections/jesus-tree-lenten-devotional Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/  Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com 

Welcome back to our on-going series, the ABC's of the Catholic Faith. We are over half way done! This week we are on N, which stands for Natural Law. Although we will just scratch the surface of this topic, join us as we explore reason, the Divine Law giver, and Law. + MONDAY: What is Natural Law? + TUESDAY: Where did Natural Law com from? + WEDNESDAY: Natural Law is unchanging + THURSDAY: The 4 Types of Law + FRIDAY: Five Primary Precepts of Natural Law Great news: The Jesus Tree, our popular Lenten Devotional is back in stock! yay! This year we are offering one according to Matthew, and another according to John! Head here to grab a copy before they are sold out: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/collections/jesus-tree-lenten-devotional Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/  Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com 

Welcome back to our on-going series, the ABC's of the Catholic Faith. We are over half way done! This week we are on N, which stands for Natural Law. Although we will just scratch the surface of this topic, join us as we explore reason, the Divine Law giver, and Law. + MONDAY: What is Natural Law? + TUESDAY: Where did Natural Law com from? + WEDNESDAY: Natural Law is unchanging + THURSDAY: The 4 Types of Law + FRIDAY: Five Primary Precepts of Natural Law Great news: The Jesus Tree, our popular Lenten Devotional is back in stock! yay! This year we are offering one according to Matthew, and another according to John! Head here to grab a copy before they are sold out: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/collections/jesus-tree-lenten-devotional Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/  Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com 

Adam explains the Divine Law's first tenet: Love God.

In this episode of Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson, Ginny sits down with Teddy Pierce, a writer, speaker, and political commentator whose educational background in Aristotelian philosophy and Thomistic ethics fuels his advocacy for America's founding principles and the Natural Law.Teddy discusses his book, Dethrone Davos: Save America, and the urgent need to confront the dangers of collectivist ideologies, moral relativism, and communism. Ginny and Teddy unpack how these forces threaten America's God-ordained freedoms and what we, as individuals and a nation, can do to stand firm against them.Tune in to discover why standing on the principles of God's truth is more critical than ever.—https://policecoffee.com/—Order Teddy's book, Dethrone Davos: Save America: https://www.amazon.com/Dethrone-Davos-America-Theodore-Pierce-ebook/dp/B0D5NKGGNC—Order my book, Culture: The Dangers of Herd Mentality and Why We're Headed in the Wrong Direction: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SLYWFXAB6479S

In this episode, Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod defines Spiritual Power as alignment with Divine Law.  Is that part of your Taoist Guiding Vision toward enlightenment?

The Divine Law. An action-based philosophy

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In this special bonus episode, Thomas reads Verse 25 from the Tao Te Ching, offers his analysis, and shares how we can come back to living a life that is more informed by inner balance in a world that is often out of balance. This episode is dedicated to a cherished member of our team, the late Digo Delgado. His adventurous spirit, kindness, and laugh touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. We dedicate this episode in loving memory to Digo, with gratitude for all of his contributions and the time we shared.   ✨ Join us at the 2024 Collective Healing Conference This free, 8-day, online event features conversations with a diverse lineup of 40+ luminaries and experts, including Dr. Gabor Mate, Alanis Morisette, Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. Mariel Buqué, Dr. Stephen Porges, and more. Enjoy healing meditations and explore practical, integrative practices and tools for personal and collective healing. Sign up today to join a growing global community dedicated to building resilience and discovering new pathways to growth, healing, and profound change. Register for free here:

Read Online“The Son of Man is lord of the sabbath.” Luke 6:5This short yet powerful statement by Jesus was spoken in response to the Pharisees who questioned Jesus as to why His disciples were apparently doing what was unlawful on the sabbath. They were walking through a field of grain, picking grain as they walked, and eating it for nourishment on their journey from one town to another.This challenge from the Pharisees highlights their scrupulous approach to the moral law. Recall the Third Commandment given through Moses: “Remember the sabbath day—keep it holy. Six days you may labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath of the LORD your God. You shall not do any work…” (Exodus 20:8–10). From this Commandment, the Pharisees had developed a complex commentary which went into great detail about what kind of work was forbidden on the Sabbath in their view. One such regulation was to pick and mill grain. Thus, they judged that this was what the disciples were doing and were, therefore, violating the Third Commandment.The laws of God, as they are given by God, must be followed perfectly. His divine Law refreshes us, enlivens us and enables us to live in union with Him. The Pharisees, however, deeply struggled with a need to control the lives of the people through their human interpretation of the divine Law. By saying that “The Son of Man is lord of the sabbath,” Jesus made it clear that this scrupulous interpretation of the Third Commandment taught by the Pharisees did not align with the truths of that divine Law.One lesson to learn from this encounter is that each one of us can easily fall into a similar trap. It's easy to replace God's true Law with our perception of faith and morality. We are weak human beings, and there are many things that affect our thinking and our convictions in life. Emotions, habits, family relationships, friendships, media and so many other things affect us in powerful ways. Sometimes for good and sometimes for ill. We can easily arrive at certain judgments of faith and morality that are slightly erroneous, being based on subtle errors. As a result, we can easily begin to get off track in our thinking and convictions and, over time, can find that we have deviated far from the truths of God. When this happens, it can be difficult to humbly admit it and change our convictions.Reflect, today, upon the humble truth that Jesus and Jesus alone is Lord of the divine Law. This means that we must perpetually remain open to changing our opinions when we hear our Lord speak to us. Ponder any way in which you have become overly attached to your own opinions. If they bring forth peace, joy, charity and the like, then they are most likely in union with God. If they are burdensome, a cause of confusion, contention or frustration, then you may need to step back and humbly reexamine the convictions you hold, so that He Who is Lord of all will be able to speak His divine Law to you more clearly.Lord of all Truth, You and You alone are the guide of my life. You and You alone are the Truth. Help me to be humble, dear Lord, so that I can recognize any error in my convictions and turn to You and Your divine Law as the one and only guide for my life. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured image above: Jesus and his disciples walk through the corn, via Wikimedia Commons

Please join ​​Elizabeth Wood and me as we talk about ​​​​​​​​Your Divine Rights - The Only Way Forward​​.​ In this discussion with Alara, I'll show you a new way of looking at - -How is Divine Law different than Human Law? -Living in Divine Law -How to reorient yourself from the 3D to a more Divine space (not the 5D!) -Why psychic development is so key now -And much more!  Considered an advanced seer, Elizabeth Wood works on the cutting edge of galactic and quantum anthropology, trauma healing and futurism. With her lifelong ability to see into and work with all dimensions, her theoretical and psychic work has helped people all over the world. Called “Living Library and Oracle”, Elizabeth has spent her whole life studying anthropological theory, quantum physics, ancient and modern medicine. She has two science degrees, including a Masters in Applied Anthropology. Her philosophies and practices bridge science and spirituality to support real change in the world.  Speaker Gifts: https://awakentohappinessnow.com Elizabeth's Offers: https://awakentohappinessnow.com/s35elizabeth/ #shefaliburns , #awakentohappinessnow, #healing, #energy, #transformation, #consciousness, #love, #consciousliving, #joy, #empowerment, #wellness, #spirituality, #spiritualawakening, #awareness, #elizabethwood

Join John Bush as he delves into The Trinity Model—a powerful framework designed to help you exit the beast system and operate in the private realm. In this video, John discusses how leveraging a land trust, 508(c)(1)(a), and a private membership association can protect your community and assets while playing the "inside-outside game." Discover the perfect strategy to safeguard your freedoms and contribute to building the new earth. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from John Bush and Bradley Logan, the Divine Law specialist, in two upcoming free webinars this week. Together, they'll break down the Trinity Framework and show you how to implement it effectively. Webinar: https://livefree.academy/op/freedom-t... Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all our latest content. Join Live Free Academy's FREE daily email newsletter: https://livefree.academy/email

Let's face it: change isn't easy (if it were, everybody would be doing it). Yet, something profound and unexplainable within us compels us to do just that. But in our progression of growth and change, we might be tempted to revert to our ‘old nature' due to others' misunderstanding of our actions, assuming we think ourselves superior instead of realizing we seek self-mastery over ourselves and our lives, that we're proactive in our thoughts because we believe in the Divine Law that all of our dreams are constantly coming true; all we are doing is being exactly who we are. So, how do you set yourself free and remain free once and for all? Listen in as I freely share the wisdom I have gained. Like the music? The “Who Am I?” soundtrack/SYP Course Syllabus is available on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/shift-your-perspective/pl.u-b3b8RKgC3XobJL

Do you want to know why you haven't obtained freedom yet? It's solely because you haven't confidently walked away from conformity; you haven't ceased allowing others to define who you are. It's your choice to say, “This is who I am and what I wish to experience in life,” not ‘The World's;' You say who you are, and then ‘The World' must comply. But this compliance isn't achieved by force but by ceasing to be ‘conformed to The World' and ‘being renewed in your mind,' by identifying with and conforming to something higher – The truth of who you actually are and the Divine Law, AKA: YOUR choice between ‘blessings or curses' and the reason you have a right to choose. Every morning is a new day, a fresh start, unshaped potential. If today makes tomorrow, will you continue to comply to the ‘standard' mindset of Fear, of being stuck in the ghosts of the past, or the  ‘I must deserve and earn' the new future? Remember, what YOU focus on expands. Freedom is in the present moment, of seizing and owning the power The Most High has given you right now to leave everything that was behind us and confidently walk into the future, yes, with your mind focused on what you want, but living in the here and now and being selective with what you believe to be true because you know that what you think WILL come true, that whether we believe it is possible or impossible for you, is granted you. Taking back control over your mind (your life) is a daunting task, only because you're accustomed to complying with the predominant worldly mindset of Fear; when you walk away from your old stories and see that nobody else is, you panic, like Lot's Wife, and turn back and blend into the crowd, instead of accepting the gift of self-sovereignty, of realizing that only you can create your new story out of the ‘unshaped wilderness,' and having faith that if you do, it will come to pass in due time. So, how do you set yourself free and remain free once and for all? Listen in as I freely share the wisdom I have gained. Like the music? The “Who Am I?” soundtrack/SYP Course Syllabus is available on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/shift-your-perspective/pl.u-b3b8RKgC3XobJL  

We reveal the soul of the prohibition of charging interest as the foundation of the Torah's economic model of free market capitalism governed by strict principles of Divine Law and Ethics and recognizing that only in true  partnership with labor (whether physical or intellectual) can capital create value and wealth. Source Sheet 

In the New Testament, Jesus changed the understanding of Divine Law when he said, “Blessed are you if you do, “ which was a stark juxtaposition of “You'll be punished if you don't.”  Adopting an attitude of appreciation and gratitude in all things this life has to offer will enrich us spiritually, emotionally and physically.

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"The Law of mental attraction acts along the same lines as the law of gravity; it is as definite and as accurate. You have heard the Law expressed in such statements as “Birds of a feather flock together” or “Like attracts like” or “Things equal to the same thing are equal to each other.” The thoughts and the actions of people draw to them people of their own type and kind. It is difficult to tell one just where he may fail to attract his needs, as no two people think alike and therefore no two people make the same mistakes." This is another chapter from Working with the Law By Raymond Holliwell, an amazing writer we have explored in detail who has a profound grasp on the universal laws and how to work with them. 

In a theo-centric world animal rights will never take precedent over Divine Laws for humankind. Yet we see cases where the Divine Law seems to be set aside for kindness to animals. Why would this be? Source Sheet

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today's readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Welcome to our Lent reflection for the 4th Monday of the Lenten Season. Watch this video podcast hereKey quote from our reflection:St. Thomas points out that every lawful authority—even in the natural order, such as the civil and social spheres—when commanding within the just limits of its powers manifests the divine will. Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Pam Gregory has been involved with astrology for 45 years, it is her passion to help people. She sees astrology as a profound and sacred language of geometry and meaning that helps us to see the bigger picture. Her interest lies in seeing astrology in the context of our spiritual journey, and how new astrological discoveries are expanding our view of our life on Earth. She achieved the highly respected Faculty of Astrological Studies Diploma (DFAstrolS) after 8 years of study, then graduated with Highest Honours in her Masters course. Pam is the author of two books called, "You Don't Really Believe in Astrology, Do You?" and "How to Co-Create Using the Secret Language of the Universe." On our latest podcast, Pam Gregory discuss all things related to astrology, consciousness, and the evolution of humanity. Pam also covers the significance of dwarf planets in astrology, the physics of creation and the connection between science and spirituality, the transformation of physical bodies, the concept of time moving backwards, the role of astrology in understanding our soul's purpose, and the healing power of pyramids. In this interview, Pam Gregory discusses the healing power of light and sound, the revolutionary energy of Pluto in Aquarius, and the revolution in Europe and America, highlighting the birth of a new world. She emphasizes the importance the total solar eclipse in bringing new beginnings in this collective shift in consciousness. ___________________ PODCAST CHAPTERS 00:00 - Pam Gregory Intro 01:08 - Opening Minds & Hearts 03:24 - The Influence of Dwarf Planets 05:49 - The Physics of Creation 08:29 - The Shift in Consciousness 11:02 - Galactic Origins and Ancient Knowledge 15:30 - Understanding Astrology and Evolving Perception 18:22 - Transformation of Physical Bodies 20:11 - Time Is Moving Backwards 30:11 - New Planetary Archetypes 33:06 - Divine Law and Free Will 40:03 - Discovering Gifts in Astrology 44:22 - Connection to Ancient Civilizations: Atlantis & Lemuria 48:08 - The Healing Power of Pyramids, Light and Sound 50:08 - Revolutionary Energy of Pluto in Aquarius 51:44 - Shift in Power to the Grassroots 52:14 - Revolution in America & Europe + Birth of a New World 57:12 - Outsiders Becoming Leaders 59:34 - The Total Solar Eclipse and New Beginnings 01:01:29 - Healing Victim Consciousness 01:04:25 - The Saturn-Pluto Conjunction and Major Events 01:06:08 - Staying Grounded in the Mainstream News 01:15:37 - Astrology as a Sacred and Infinite Language 01:19:48 - Time Capsule Question ___________________ Guest: Pam Gregory, Astrologer Website | https://www.thenextstep.uk.com/ Teaching Videos | https://www.thenextstep.uk.com/products/ Astrology Courses | https://pamgregory.gumroad.com/ Buy Pam's Books | https://www.thenextstep.uk.com/books/ Facebook | ​⁠ https://www.facebook.com/TheNextStepAstrology Free Astrology Birthchart | https://www.thenextstep.uk.com/free-birthchart/ YouTube |  @PamGregoryOfficial  Host: Emilio Ortiz Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iamemilioortiz/ Subscribe to YouTube Channel |  @EmilioOrtiz  Watch Emilio's latest series on 4biddenknowledge TV l https://bit.ly/AwakenThe6thSense Shop Our Clothing Collection l https://www.unlockedmovement.com/collections/justtapin ___________________ Special Offerings to Support the Show: ✦ Make a One-Time or Recurring Donation on PayPal

Are you going through a spiritual awakening or deepening of your awakening experience? Did you know that the Death, Purification, and Rebirth phases of Alchemy can be some of the most powerful support and spiritual tools for your awakening? The esoteric wisdom teachings of the ancient alchemists are relevant today on your journey of self-healing and evolving consciousness.  Alchemy is a powerful spiritual technology that helps us master the process of creation and transformation in our lives and in the world. With Alchemy, transformation can go from feeling chaotic, unpredictable, and scary to organized and empowering. Through our spiritual awakening and evolution experiences, we naturally move through the cycle of Alchemy as we release our old identities, align with Universal Truth and Divine Law, and embody our higher selves.  Michelle and Katherine, both practicing Alchemists, discuss the process of Alchemy and how it can support your spiritual awakening. Learn about how Alchemy can help you heal from trauma and release old energy, as well as purify and cultivate radiance and illumination.  Do you desire Alchemy in your life? Michelle's I AM Alchemy apprenticeship begins March 2024. Check out all the details and submit your application here: https://michellehawk.com/i-am-alchemy

What does it mean to be "Religious"?  Being "Religious" has its stigmas and often it's associated with overbearing rules that prioritize legalism over love.  Many believe that Love is the highest virtue to uphold. In light of this, how can we prioritize Love over legalism while remaining faithful to divine law?To find more "Uncensored Christian" content including Video versions of the podcast, Social Media links, and more use the Link down below!https://lnk.bio/dantewIf you would like to support this podcast financially you can give online by clicking here https://paypal.me/uchristianpod?locale.x=en_US . Your gift helps this podcast reach more people around the world!If you have questions or would like to reach out, email uchristianpod@gmail.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dantebwill/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UChristianPodcastSupport the show

In our Mysticast conversation Robert Woolley, a national speaker for the Theosophical Society ( https://theosophicalsociety.org.uk/) we discuss the importance of understanding that spiritual oneness is behind all things and with this understanding we can begin to appreciate how spiritual service is the deepest most rewarding service of all.  The biggest parallel drawn from this exploration was the shared belief that although charitable and voluntary work is useful, there is deeper, more vital work, and that is spiritual energy work. Dr. King (https://www.aetherius.org/dr-george-king/ Note 1) taught that every man woman and child is capable of transmitting and receiving  higher frequency light energy. It is this L-O-V-E  energy, when correctly used, that will  stop wars and bring peace to Earth. (Note 2)  In the Nine Freedoms book (https://www.aetherius.org/shop/the-nine-freedoms-book/)  service is described as “love in practical action”. If we have a real, deep, genuine love for others and the world, we will of course want to help – and if we really want to help others and the world, we will be given the opportunity to do so. Further study:  Note 1.Dr. George King (1919-1997) was a Master of yoga, trance medium and the author of many books on spirituality. He was contacted by an extraterrestrial intelligence known as “Aetherius” in 1954, and founded The Aetherius Society in 1955 – to promote and act upon the wisdom of highly evolved intelligences from other planets who communicated with, and through, him for over 40 years. Note 2 (https://www.aetherius.org/cooperating-with-the-gods/  Working with the Divine Law through any kind of humanitarianism, elevated inspiration or expression of true spiritual love, will help humankind as a whole to advance towards the heavenly vision that the Cosmic Masters have for our world.

"As a man thinketh in his heart so is he." "TO THE AVERAGE PERSON life is an enigma, a deep mystery, a complex, incomprehensible problem, or appears so, but it is very simple if one holds the key. Mystery is only another name for ignorance; all things are mysteries when they are not understood, but when we understand life, it no longer appears mysterious. Man is a progressive being, a creature of constant growth, before whom lies an illimitable ocean of progress to be navigated and conquered only by development and culture of his inherent powers. The progress of the individual is largely determined by his ruling mental state, because the mind is the basic factor and  governing power in the entire life of man. " Here we return to Raymond Holliwell and his discussion of the law of thinking in his book Working The Law, an amazing book that fully explores the universal laws. We have covered many of these laws in past episodes and it has been my goal to fully cover any and every law mentioned in metaphysical texts. While many cross over, fully understanding these laws allows us to understand the algorithm of the simulation and using these we can can fully create and our reality and live out dreams. This is the law of thinking. 

OUR INTEREST IN THIS LAW of Truth is especially opportune at this time when, to many earnest students, there seems to be so much in the world to be met, which apparently cannot be met unless some resistance is set up. Sin and sickness seem to have multiplied despite all the efforts made to counteract them. Resistance as a means of securing peace and harmony is a mistaken and misleading idea. True harmony cannot come from inharmony, nor peace from discord. Resistance fails because it is not in accord with harmony and order, which is the Law. The Master's doctrine, that ye resist not evil, seems a paradox to some of us. It seems contrary to the natural reactions of a body, for when we meet with opposition it seems natural to steel our energies, collect our wits, and use whatever means we have to outwit and break down the opposition. Yet, as contrary as it may seem in one sense, when it pertains to the more serious things in life, we are unconsciously using the Law in the trivial and material things. There are so many other names given to this Law that we may not recognize it always as the primal Law of Non-Resistance. 

If you want to manifest all you desire in this life then the Divine Law of Receiving is a must follow practice. Join Leah Steele as she dives into part two of a special masterclass on this Divine Law. Subscribe to the Daily Wealth Drip and get the Monthly Wealth Forecast delivered to you in day by day bite-sized pieces via Google Calendar and a daily wealth consciousness expanding transmissions via private podcast feed! Click here to join: https://theleahsteele.kartra.com/page/DripPP ***Want MORE of Leah? Apply for membership in Leah's exclusive community, The Hive. It is the exclusive home of Leah's highly coveted monthly wealth forecasts, includes weekly wealth clearing, a monthly wealth activation with Leah, The Weekly Wealth Drip - content to expand your wealth consciousness, weekly journaling/reflection prompts, wealth expansion tips, collective manifestation protocols and first access to Leah's programs, exclusive offers, loyalty discounts, and MORE! The Hive is completely FREE to join but requires that members be active and engaged in the Facebook group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPECIAL GUEST Brother Andre Marie Host of ReConquest aired only on the Crusade Channel. Follow Brother Andre Marie on GAB and Twitter - @Brother_Andre Declaration Fiducia Supplicans: On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings -  The Blessing in the Sacrament of Marriage The Meaning of the Various Blessings  Blessings of Couples in Irregular Situations and of Couples of the Same-Sex The Church is the Sacrament of  God's Infinite Love Defacto -  Doctrine is Law  When he is talking about the New Testament and Old Testament he is talking about DIVINE LAW. The Catholic church has very clearly defined law. Pope Francis' documents tend to be shorter but this one is quite long. Cardinal Fernandez claims this is a development of doctrine from 2021. The Church cannot bless sin. Now the Pope approved this statement and then the Pope fired him after this statement. Even though the Pope approved his writing. Now what they have done with this NEW document -  I tend not to give hot takes on things like this. It is impressive how many Conservative NO Priest etc are dumping on this thing. One of them is Father Thomas Weinandy -  A Theologian has an STD and you have to be accredited to teach Theology in the Church. This is the biggest thing - the perceptions.  You can say ‘you can't call it marriage and it can't be a liturgical rite and it can't be done in the Church' it is an attempt to confuse to sow deception.  There are official blessings for almost everything pregnant women, couples that are engaged and so on. Many Priest will give children that cannot yet receive Communion a blessing at the altar rail. If someone comes up and puts his hands over his mouth the Priest will give a blessing. He doesn't stop to ask if he is in a state of mortal sin or not before giving the blessing. We know how these things get used.  All standing in opposition aren't stating we don't do any blessings the opposition is that if two sodomites holding hands say “bless us” that is the opposition. They are not willing to live in the path of Our Lord. They are in open sin in front of the Priest.  If a child sees that, a boy struggling w/ temptations of the flesh, he will see that knowing sodom is a sin will go on and participate in premarital sex. HEADLINE: God's Blessings and Magisterial Teaching by Fr Thomas G Weinandy, OFM, Cap. To bless couples in irregular marriages or same-sex couples without giving the impression that the Church is not validating their sexual activity is a charade.  All those present at such blessings know, without a doubt, that such relationships are sexual in nature.  No one is fooled.  Actually, they are rejoicing that such sexual relations are being blessed.  That's the point of these blessings.  It is not their sexual abstinence being blessed, but their sexual indulgence. While couples in irregular marriages and same-sex couples can be blessed, what cannot be blessed, and so validated, is the sin in which they are engaged.  It is impossible to bless an immoral act, and to attempt to do so is blasphemy, for one is asking the all-holy God to do something that is contrary to his nature – the sanctioning of sin. HEADLINE: A Vatican document that undermines itself by Phil Lawler What is meant then when Our Lord says - to whose sins are forgiven they are forgiven and those who you retain are retained? When our Lord did that, it was the power to forgive sin. The mere blessing is not in question here. The document says we aren't blessing the RELATIONSHIP we are blessing the individual.  If two flaming homosexuals go to a Priest and ask for a blessing and the Priest KNOWS they are in a sodomitical relationship he will do the blessing one by one and separately. He will also say I give you the blessing so you have the grace to repent for what you are doing. That the relationship is sinful.

If you want to manifest all you desire in this life then the Divine Law of Receiving is a must follow practice. Join Leah Steele as she dives into part one of a special masterclass on this Divine Law. Subscribe to the Daily Wealth Drip and get the Monthly Wealth Forecast delivered to you in day by day bite-sized pieces via Google Calendar and a daily wealth consciousness expanding transmissions via private podcast feed! Click here to join: https://theleahsteele.kartra.com/page/DripPP ***Want MORE of Leah? Apply for membership in Leah's exclusive community, The Hive. It is the exclusive home of Leah's highly coveted monthly wealth forecasts, includes weekly wealth clearing, a monthly wealth activation with Leah, The Weekly Wealth Drip - content to expand your wealth consciousness, weekly journaling/reflection prompts, wealth expansion tips, collective manifestation protocols and first access to Leah's programs, exclusive offers, loyalty discounts, and MORE! The Hive is completely FREE to join but requires that members be active and engaged in the Facebook group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever attended a family gathering that left an indelible mark on your memory? In our latest episode, we relive the beautiful chaos of a recent family event, outlining the jubilance, the food frenzy, kids' antics, and the effect of a windy day on our overall experience. This episode is a delightful blend of heartwarming reminiscences and insightful discussions. As we immerse ourselves in nostalgic recollections, we also delve into the profound realm of theology in the second half. We scrutinize the verse Matthew 5:17-20, analyzing Jesus' relation to Old Testament law and the prophets, aiming to dispel common misconceptions. In addition, we ponder over the phrase, "until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished." We explore the enduring nature of divine law and the intriguing concept of heaven on earth passing away, encouraging listeners to reflect on their significance in today's context. Join us, as we bridge the gap between everyday experiences and deep theological insights, and welcome your thoughts and interpretations on these compelling themes.Support the showSupport our ministryCheck us out at purefaithliving.comContact us at purefaithliving.com/contactFollow us on twitter @purefaithlivingFollow us on Facebook at Pure Faith Podcast

Would you like to connect with the boundless care and “deep pockets” of your Soul to transform financial struggles and eliminate self-doubt? The 12 Archangels want you to know that life keeps improving when you make room for the vast flow of creative genius and abundance coming from the Universe through the divine feminine. The 12 Archangels share lessons on the relationship between money and divine law, how to cultivate your garden of intuition and creativity, and how to resolve financial debt with understanding and love. They offer nighttime practices that support your transformation into a vessel to receive the full blessings of Source. They also offer advanced practices on harnessing your innate power to transform suffering.

Would you like to connect with the boundless care and “deep pockets” of your Soul to transform financial struggles and eliminate self-doubt? The 12 Archangels want you to know that life keeps improving when you make room for the vast flow of creative genius and abundance coming from the Universe through the divine feminine. The 12 Archangels share lessons on the relationship between money and divine law, how to cultivate your garden of intuition and creativity, and how to resolve financial debt with understanding and love. They offer nighttime practices that support your transformation into a vessel to receive the full blessings of Source. They also offer advanced practices on harnessing your innate power to transform suffering.

“The Son of Man is lord of the sabbath.” Luke 6:5This short yet powerful statement by Jesus was spoken in response to the Pharisees who questioned Jesus as to why His disciples were apparently doing what was unlawful on the sabbath. They were walking through a field of grain, picking grain as they walked, and eating it for nourishment on their journey from one town to another.This challenge from the Pharisees highlights their scrupulous approach to the moral law. Recall the Third Commandment given through Moses: “Remember the sabbath day—keep it holy. Six days you may labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath of the LORD your God. You shall not do any work…” (Exodus 20:8–10). From this Commandment, the Pharisees had developed a complex commentary which went into great detail about what kind of work was forbidden on the Sabbath in their view. One such regulation was to pick and mill grain. Thus, they judged that this was what the disciples were doing and were, therefore, violating the Third Commandment.The laws of God, as they are given by God, must be followed perfectly. His divine Law refreshes us, enlivens us and enables us to live in union with Him. The Pharisees, however, deeply struggled with a need to control the lives of the people through their human interpretation of the divine Law. By saying that “The Son of Man is lord of the sabbath,” Jesus made it clear that this scrupulous interpretation of the Third Commandment taught by the Pharisees did not align with the truths of that divine Law.One lesson to learn from this encounter is that each one of us can easily fall into a similar trap. It's easy to replace God's true Law with our perception of faith and morality. We are weak human beings, and there are many things that affect our thinking and our convictions in life. Emotions, habits, family relationships, friendships, media and so many other things affect us in powerful ways. Sometimes for good and sometimes for ill. We can easily arrive at certain judgments of faith and morality that are slightly erroneous, being based on subtle errors. As a result, we can easily begin to get off track in our thinking and convictions and, over time, can find that we have deviated far from the truths of God. When this happens, it can be difficult to humbly admit it and change our convictions.Reflect, today, upon the humble truth that Jesus and Jesus alone is Lord of the divine Law. This means that we must perpetually remain open to changing our opinions when we hear our Lord speak to us. Ponder any way in which you have become overly attached to your own opinions. If they bring forth peace, joy, charity and the like, then they are most likely in union with God. If they are burdensome, a cause of confusion, contention or frustration, then you may need to step back and humbly reexamine the convictions you hold, so that He Who is Lord of all will be able to speak His divine Law to you more clearly.Lord of all Truth, You and You alone are the guide of my life. You and You alone are the Truth. Help me to be humble, dear Lord, so that I can recognize any error in my convictions and turn to You and Your divine Law as the one and only guide for my life. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2023 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

08-27-2023 Bro. Stanley "God's Divine Law of Attraction" SUN 6PM

Create wealth and healing with the guidance of the 12 Archangels: You are personally invited by the 12 Archangels to receive all that you desire from Source, especially the true happiness that often seems out of reach. Your Soul has the clear guidance and tools to help you move from lack to abundance and attract wealth and healing and the Archangels will show you how. Speaking through Belinda Womack, who has been a channel for the 12 Archangels for more than 30 years, the Angels explain the root issue behind our lack of abundance is the fear of not enough. Sharing 63 healing visualizations, the Angels guide you to dissolve the deep subconscious layers of guilt and shame that keep you stuck in a fear-induced lack of wealth and restricted access to your creative genius. Reading the visualizations from the 12 Archangels, with intention, helps you tap in to the singing colors and undiluted love of the Central Sun mirrored in your chakras. The visualizations work energetically (even if you are not a visualizer) to facilitate miraculous change from the inside out. The 12 Archangels share lessons on the relationship between money and Divine Law, how to cultivate your garden of intuition and creativity, and how to resolve financial debt with understanding and love. They offer nighttime practices that support your transformation into a vessel to receive the full blessings of Source. They also offer advanced practices on harnessing your innate power to transform suffering.   Helping you connect with the boundless care and “deep pockets” of your Soul to transform financial struggles and eliminate self-doubt, the 12 Archangels show that life keeps improving when you make room for the vast flow of creative genius and abundance coming from the Universe through the Divine Feminine.

Pujya Sir K.C.Narayana ( KCN ) Messages  (Meditation, Raja Yoga, Training, Spirituality, PAM - Pranahuti Aided Meditation, Divinity, Divine Service & Research, Babuji Disciple) Pujya Sri Ramchandraji's Disciple & Founder of  “Institute of Sri RamChandra Consciousness”  *Messages delivered by Pujya Sir K.C.Narayana ( KCN ), Hyderabad, India.  Dedicated his life for the Spiritual service of Pujya Sri Ramchandraji's Pranahuti Aided Meditation, Research, Meditation Trainings, Audio Messages, Books & SatSangh   For Meditation Info Contact: www.sriramchandra.in  Biography: kcnarayana.org Episode Notes: MEDITATION IS NOT ENOUGH K.C.Narayana Many abhyasis are of the opinion that it is enough if they practice meditation, cleaning and prayer methods as advised by our Master. Master himself has stated that it is not enough if we just do meditation and follow the methods as advised and we need to develop love and devotion to Master. However in the many mails I received and also during the course of discussions and talks many make me feel that they have done the routine practice as advised and they need to get results from such a practice. This is a very interesting and fairly common expectation. But there is much more than the routine meditational practices in the system advocated by our Master which we call satya pada marg. The truth is that there's a lot more in authentically liberating and transformative spirituality in satya pada marg than just meditating. The most important point to take into consideration is the way we spend the remaining period of time of the day when we do not actively do the meditational practices. Many of my friends and relatives even ask me as to why I meditate and even suggest that much time need not be wasted like that. I used to think why should I meditate at all and waste my time on this rather amusing exercise for the sake of enlightenment or realisation of what I really do 1 not know and while clarifying escape into the word “ Nothingness”. I wonder what my motivation is. What am I looking for or even lacking, for that matter? To think that our system is all about meditation is to misunderstand it. Many of us think even as our Western country brethren attracted to Eastern thought and practice often make the mistake of seeing meditation in the narrowest sense of going into a quiet room and closing our eyes. In fact, there's a lot more to these things, both externally, internally, and ultimately the process of spiritual development is an integral and holistic endeavour. The concept of constant remembrance in our system is more similar to the mindfulness of Buddhist thought rather than the concept of Bhajan that is popular in our Country and this is not the same as meditation. Constant remembrance can be practiced formally while sitting and while walking, or informally in whatever activity in which we may be engaged. Being present, wakeful and efficient in all aspects and walks of our life, beaming with the awareness of the presence of the Master in the core of our being, is more important than any particular posture or set of words of prayer in which we are engaged. Master asserts that finally we find the Ultimate is in us and adds further that it is ourselves. He wants us to understand that we are masters in essence and that it is only the coverings that need to be removed to bring to light the true nature of our self. In fact we 2 are all masters by nature, and through sadhana we only have to recognize and awaken to that fact. In reality what we seek, we are; that realisation is not far away, in future time or in another place, but in fact is inseparable from samsara (the cycle of birth and death governed by karma) and found hidden in the here and now. The lives and teaching of our Masters Revered Lalaji Maharaj, Revered Babuji Maharaj, Ishwar Sahaiji, Saint Kasturiji, Revered K.C.V. Revered Kumara swamiji, Revered Parthasarathy and many more apart from many tales in the classical enlightenment literature about karmically ripe individuals experiencing awakenings --while engaged in all kinds of ordinary activities prove this point more eloquently than any logic can. It is over four decades that I have been meditating for more than a minimum of two hours a day and certain days over eight hours. Strain in the physical realm was present in the initial days of practice and it was all the time invigorating. So far as I understand meditation is more about being than doing routine practice. Master has advised us to see or examine our condition after the routine practice of meditation for an hour and also after the performance of purification process and offering prayer. Each day I was finding after the influx of Pranahuti there is introducing and unveiling of a new way of seeing, far beyond sitting or just keeping still. Yet I found on my part, there is inevitably some 3 appropriate effort, intention, and attention involved. There is no other way I am aware of by which we can go about the task of being with the Master and be attentive to him. Meditation is called by Master even as puja as we may see in the Commandment number 1. Yet, it is my experience oflate that meditation is more of a listening to Master than the usual supplicant's so-called submission to Master. The voice of the Master is more keenly heard when our submissions end and an absolute silence in the presence of the Lord is maintained. Surely this means that we have left the realm of desires not to speak of seeking gratification of desires. Then the stage of intercommunion or receipt of orders arises and in that blessed state the individual mind and infact the entire internal apparatus is put off totally. This is really the final state of constant remembrance of prayer. This is verily the core factor of enlightenment. From my understanding of the Masters instructions gleaned through books and through the inter communions, I have found several factors that characterise enlightenment. I understood, IT, through the core of my being as blessing splendour. The great joy of awareness of inseparableness with Him is another factor in enlightenment. The awareness of the intimate proximity grants a courage and confidence that is beyond all rational understanding. With all the handicaps of the physical and mental functioning, 4 there is a competence almost intuitive in character more particularly in the work related to spiritual help to fellow brethren. There is a sense of joy accompanying every act of seeing, knowing and doing which acts in an almost instinctual nature. The equanimity that accompanies these acts has in it as though embedded the nature of perseverance, concentration, serenity, and analytical investigation. The balance of these factors is something that is usually not disturbed. According to my understanding there are actually three liberating trainings in the path of the Master: the ethical self discipline, the meditational practices, and wisdom. Without the moral discipline and wisdom I may state that meditation alone is not enough for enlightenment. If we ask how to undertake and accomplish in the path of enlightenment, and how to implement and practice these three trainings, we only need to study in depth our Masters' books particularly the one relating to the Ten Commandments he has given us to follow. That is the practical guide in a book form while other books give us the philosophy and his modified Rajayoga systematically. The book Towards Infinity is a description of the path he has taken to accomplish what he accomplished and eventually the same is the path we take to become just like him. 5 I have tried to explain how the experience during meditation becomes our guiding spirit in the path, in the book Imperience Beckons. True seekers would have noticed that in these Ten Commandments, the steps to enlightenment. They would have also noticed that there are practices that suggest ways and means to enrich ourselves with Wise Livelihood and Sagacious living. These practices are not solitary or/and contemplative in nature but engage us fully in daily life, through constant remembrance that may be considered as mindfulness and loving kindness expressed in all our actions and tasks. We should note that spirituality is never learnt through books. Master while writing about this book said “ In this book I have endeavoured to put up in words those spiritual secrets which have up till now come down from heart to heart...” and also added that “ it is not only difficult but almost impossible to express them adequately in words.” One needs to live with and understand the masters to understand the WAY. But it is almost impossible without having the proper attitude as simply staying with the masters never help much. Physical proximity is good but spiritual nearness is what is required. Love at work, compassion in action, spiritual and social activism, efficiency in discharge of duties without undue attachment as well as devoting ourselves to the welfare of the world is an important part of spiritual practice in the system of Master. It is the practical wisdom that we observe in the master 6 that really guides us. It is an age old wisdom that we may not do great things, but can do small things in a great way. For that the path given to us by the Master has been very efficacious for many seekers. The spirit or soul of every spiritual path without exception is some kind of basic morality and self- discipline. If we wish to live wisely and contribute to a better world, we must try to become better people-- authentic people, honest, straightforward, and decent and more particularly serve all beings unselfishly. Practices such as truth-telling, non-harming, non- covetousness, non jealousy, peacemaking, balancing, showing generosity and engaging in selfless service are too often overlooked by many in their urgent and mad rush to gain Grace of the Master to achieve higher states of blessedness. They seem to ignore the fact the above mentioned characteristics are in reality off shoots of small gains in the path and they need to be nourished and developed by sincere and conscientious efforts through constant remembrance. Sincere attention to them may even be called as yogas, and in fact they enable us to connect with divinity on a firmer basis. They then reveal to us an inherent beauty and sacredness of life which otherwise presents a picture of meaningless detachment. Yoga that means union, then only can be said to yoke us to the highest and deepest form of spirit in expression. 7 Nowadays wherever I am, I meditate and attend to purification process and in a sense continue to live in constant remembrance. One thing I would like to state is constant remembrance is really sinking roots deep into the present moment and living in the present and is not trying to think about the Master or Goal (whatever that might mean) as an object of achievement in either the near or farther future. Another important factor that I feel like sharing is that there are innumerable ways to worship and awaken. “There are countless ways to kneel and kiss the ground,” sang the Sufi poet-saint Rumi. Especially in our diverse, multicultural, pluralistic era, I feel we must be respectful and tolerant of the many options people have discovered for pursuing spiritual development, even within each faith, not to mention among the different faiths. Moreover, we must be patient with ourselves and our karmic condition, and we should try to be more kind to ourselves and avoid indulging in expressions of guilt, shame and self- bashing in the name of deep spiritual aspiration. Surely we need to repent for the wrongs done but we need not kneel so low as to totally lose our awareness of individual endowment and end up in self pity. We should learn to understand that the spiritual weapon of self-purification, intangible as it seems, is the most potent means of moderating our internal and external environment and to a large extent loosening the external shackles. We find the purification process 8 works subtly and invisibly; it is an intense process though it might often seem a weary and long-drawn process. Purification process given to us may appear too simplistic but to practice this we require faith—an unshakable rock like faith that flinches from nothing. Though I have many times stated that I am a slow learner few agree with me. Otherwise why should I be doing sadhana for over four decades? As Master has stated if only we enter into his consciousness he would deliver us within a few months. May be many of the aspirants in the path can gain such an entry into his consciousness. One of my sincere prayers has been this that all should some how sneak into his consciousness to solve the problem of their lives. Getting into Masters Consciousness is tough enough but living in the same is tougher. The purity of the consciousness of the Master does not permit any blemish in us of any kind. That is the real problem. Total vaccumisation of our selves is not possible. The goal of reaching the state of Nothingness is always a never ending journey to the Infinite. Infinite humility is the real goal. That is the real enlightenment. We need to develop enormous capacity to put up with our own flaws in action, fallacies in thinking, and prejudices in our relationships with co-born - the entire expression of the Divine that we are aware of. Development of fraternity is not possible through intellection. The lowliness of our nature needs to get 9 established in heart in every sense of the term. This is a prelude to accepting others mistakes or lapses. Only because we fail to accept our lowliness the problems of rage, outbursts, insults and prejudices arise and these are the factors that need to get literally burnt into ashes and exhausted out of the system as smoke and vapour. Then and then only it becomes possible for us to develop greater tolerance and patience. Talking of compassion without these virtues of tolerance and patience is talking of the blue moon. Only when we understand that single factor of our acceptance into the path by the Master, which he expresses through the influx of His Blessing Splendour that we call Pranahuti, do we make ourselves eligible for any progress. This is what I understand by the word YIELDING. Many aspirants asked me how to develop yielding attitude. How else can we do it, than by recognising our total unworthiness for the Divine blessing that we have. If we in the path of the Satyapad judge ourselves well and understand our real nature of unworthiness that gets remarkably worthy and noble then it becomes possible to yield to him and stop judging others. That is the dawn of real patience and tolerance. This learning is possible only through observing the Masters than reading the books. When patience and tolerance is developed the way to develop compassion becomes easy to tread. Karuna is a very special quality of the Divine. The lowness of the other is not a matter of ridicule but a 10 matter of sincere awareness of our own deficiency. The flaw in others is a flaw in us. This is the key to move in Universal consciousness or Brahmand mandal. Accepting these handicaps of our real being, is the training required to attend to cleaning of others. We need to develop the capacity to Evaluate others than Judging others. Evaluate, recognise the problem and solve the same is the way Masters teach us when we observe them. No book does this. Guru Kitabis can never reach this stage. When compassion sprouts in the core of our heart the seeds of altruism are sown. A small digression on ‘altruism' before I end the topic. The Tamil classic Tirukkural or the Voice of God, I understand says “The crow does not conceal its food but calls its kind to share it; Prosperity will abide with men of such a nature.” I understand the spiritual prosperity of the crow as much as my forefathers and I am sure most of you in this glorious land of Bharat do the same. One needs to practically know the ladder in spirituality and one gains more by sharing than saving for the rainy day. What goes by the phrase ‘practical wisdom' is not many times compatible with real wisdom. The laws and codes of the Lower human nature are different from the laws and codes of the Higher human nature. Regressive tendencies and Progressive tendencies are infact the same line. The moral code of Sukra or Sukraneethi is entirely different from Brhaspatineethi 11 or moral code of Brhaspati. We know the former is the code of conduct of Asuras and the latter that of the Devas. No wonder there has been confusion in the minds of many who do not differentiate between these two sides. But it is worth noting both are spiritual masters. Which side to extend our choice and seeing the masters one can decide. The book on the Commandments of the Master is His Master piece. I have found that reading the book is being with my Master in every sense of the word. I hear his voice as audibly as I hear the voices of others here and now. The sound reverberates in the mind and I lapse many times into a state of deep contemplation as if I am by his side. His advice on the book on commandments- “Read it again and again. You will find each word and each sentence commendable and when you begin to understand, I am sure you will be greatly pleased.” There are no important sentences and unimportant sentences in this book. He adds in the same context that “It is a virtue to make (correct) oneself and to make (guide) others.” Virtuous living is the key and there is no virtue greater than the understanding that we are infinitely insignificant and Master is infinitely significant. As I have expressed above getting into Masters Consciousness is tough enough but living in the same is tougher. It is obvious when we live in his consciousness we have none of our own. I pray that this may this happen soon and we live and move in a world of non possessive abundance. 12 It is obvious that we can live like that only when we make a conscious choice to be with the Master. Meditation is just one aspect of the problem solving. As far as my knowledge and understanding goes meditation on the heart imparts the basic message, that we should maintain the delicate balance of the system: first in the individual, then in the cosmic and there afterwards in the para-cosmic realm. In the three realms three different laws apply but the principle is the same: be aware of the insignificance of individual being and the absolute need to maintain the law of balance in each plane. One more factor that we learn is there is a progressive reduction of self awareness and simultaneous awareness of the inviolability of the Divine Law or Rtam. 13 Part – II The most troublesome aspect of meditation is the curtain of thoughts that we reckon with. This can be a thick one or a thin one; colored one or colorless one. But every one of us faces the curtain as an obstacle in realizing the true nature of self. This veil of thought first should be recognized as present and then one needs to peep within. This realization is often missed. Famous saints and seekers have appealed to the Divine for help as we find in the songs of Tyagayya (Tera teeyaga raada) and Annamayya (Pannagapu doma tera pai ketta velayya) Until and unless this is realized one wanders ceaselessly in the mind fixated in thoughts and forms trying to make "it work" and wondering why it doesn't. This missing is neither cultural nor social. The fact that discontent is global irrespective of the subject matter and geographical location is enough proof of this veil of Nescience. This "civilized world" keeps looking in sophisticated ways to fix "it" when ideas and circumstances fail. In the present day we have many salesmen for ideas, methods, drugs, and enlightenment too and they put in enormous effort to educate us as to how to create the right circumstances, both legitimate and otherwise to achieve our ends. But the fact remains that people keep seeking always something more new and the solution whatever is not accepted. This exposés our 14 insatiable quest! Please ask yourself whether you have ever known anyone one who has ended this seeking and come to rest in any area of activity or thinking except in the case of masters of wishes. Even the best possible circumstances always change, ideas are limited, and drugs wear off and have side effects. All this is dubious. A conversation with a dear friend has brought to light a preconceived notion that many entertain and I am share my knowledge with you here. This notion or belief is that the mind is a gauntlet that is impassable. This idea that governs so many is not true. Master has asserted that mind is the very instrument we have to use to reach our goal and it plays monkey only in undisciplined persons. The veil of thought is so thin that all one has to do is look at it and it disappears. Try to catch a thought and you will be unable to hold on to it. Just try and you will fail. This is what many persons complain when they say they have too many thoughts that are disturbing. They all disappear like dreams in the morning and nothing you can do will stop it. This is what the abhyasis tell when they say they are not able to recall the thoughts and they feel they miss a lot of them. This is due to the habit of identifying oneself with the thoughts, the alleged thinker, or what the thoughts are about (what you call ‘you') and then struggle as that falls apart which it will in any way sooner or later. 15 What can be said here is that doubt is a fundamental trick of the mind, it is the flip side of faith and both faith and doubt need belief to exist. In other words doubt and faith are all just nothing more than thought. Neither has anything to do with who you truly are. Doubt and faith are NOT clarity. They are both the minds pathetic substitute for the absence of clarity. When my friend begins to doubt that he and other "normal people" can never get out of the rut of mind, he is reinforcing things that are untrue. 1) First: that anyone not bound in the mind is higher or gifted in some unusual way. 2) Second: that the mind is powerful. Truthfully it only has the power that one endows it with in the mind. Mind is a self appointed despot. 3) Third: that what goes on in the mind actually stands as real. It is but proper that we should test these assumptions. If we are in fact who we think we are, then consider who we thought we were years ago, or even yesterday. At that time we had the same confidence in those ideas that we have in the ones today. Yet they don't exist anymore. In fact life has shown us that they were utterly false. We may think that the ideas "about" us today are more accurate than in the past, because we have more knowledge but the fact is that today's sense of self is made of exactly the same substance that it was years ago and that substance is thought. Therefore the sense of self can't be any more 16 real today than it was in the past. Thought can't be who we are. Mind is like any other part of the organism with specific functions and it need not be deferred to beyond those functions which are useful. The veil of thought is so delicate that if we look at it directly it dissolves before our eyes. The unfortunate predicament of the human condition is that the perceiving of reality through the veil of thought distorts everything that is perceived. This is called delusion, maya or samsara. This problem gets worsened for all those who dwell in the virtual images of the small or the big screen and surely the computers. The more we get accustomed to the virtual plane the more farther we move in reality and poor mind need not be accused for this. Perception we know is not who we are either as some of the modern thinkers hold. If we go blind or born without eyes the seer is still there without windows to the world. What is the source from which even perception comes from when the eyes are gone? It is my understanding that this source is the original Prana from which all mind arises and also the changing views of the world we develop. Once we realize this inside immediately we recognize the outside. This is our nature and irrespective of the degree of suffering or enjoyment the reality remains untouched by those responses. Whether we are in the realm of the plane of the limited self or have moved 17 into the rarer realms of the cosmic or para cosmic planes this is true. Prana alone exists. It is worth investigating this in the core of our being sincerely. It is an enterprise for freedom in the real sense of the term and without true inquiry there will be no enjoying of that freedom that is our nature. We need to meditate in the silence of our being that persists in the midst of the most tormented or pleasured or any state of mind. When we do meditate on the Divine light without luminosity and touch the core of the Reality in expression (that is our heart) we see that it is untouched by both pleasure and pain. We see who we truly are and then enjoy our freedom. Many persons are in the habit of finding reasons and excuses for not living this freedom and surely the masters were not very appreciative of this lapse in responsibility for ones' own happiness and that is why our Master had to write the small and brief note on “Determination”. I shall try to share some more thoughts on how meditation is not enough. During meditations one of the factors we should appreciate is that there is enough inertia of mind. Looking at the problem from a new perspective we find that the highest state that can arise in the mind is the mind's ability to see its own limitations. Master had to many times tell me and also on certain occasions warn me of the intellectual 18 approach in sadhana. It is not that by that time I was not aware of the Divine possibilities of my little self and to be fair to my Master I had considerable recognition of my mental powers. But understanding the limitations is from my understanding of spirituality, far more greater than mere recognition of mind powers. Because of this understanding that arose in me, I consider myself a blessed person. The mind can never take us beyond the mind, but the mind can recognize this fact utterly. To be able to understand what the mind can do, and then to understand what the mind can't do, is what is attempted to explain here. I found enough reasons for feeling blessed. When I understood there is no-room for the mind and its doubts and beliefs and faiths I found there is no deception because this is a no-mind condition. The head is gone and that is a great freedom! When I found myself not working hard with mind I found that all that I am left with is truth because I found truth doesn't change as a result of my effort. Truth naked is the reality that I encounter and there is no deluding in this no-mind plane. This is so simple it is no wonder I missed it for decades in spite of Masters guidance. Many may not understand me when I say that we have to work hard to get deluded. Delusion is not a natural state. It requires rationalization, fantasy, denial, and various other forms of artful self-deception to essentially rewrite and replace what actually ‘IS' namely our small identity. When I started thinking 19 about the Autobiography of our Master and found how unmixed it is from any type of fantasy or imagination, I understood how hard I have been working to find a meaning to my individuality mixed with real and contrived notions about my self and was desperately creating a story of my life. This lesson in insignificance is a blessing splendour of the Master. The desire to write our stories is an odd one and yet by the number of biographies and autobiographies that were written and continue to be written is so large we need to examine what it is that they try to express. I find that this is one of the most intimately and closely held desires of any reasonably successful person. The awareness of the all pervasive presence of the Prana should make any sane person avoid such an adventure in mis-information. One more caution before I end this paper: in any attempt at sharing personal experiences in sadhana there is a peculiar type of ego factor. Generally there needs to be an element of truth to what the speaker is saying, and the more disturbing that truth is the better. This truth is written or spoken into a forum where it will be recognized and agreed with, usually because it is self-evident. This is the nature of reports submitted about ones' lapses or short comings or sins of commission and omission. There are certainly a lot of shocking truths in the world, and there is nothing wrong with speaking them, for that is one of the ways people help one another. Funnily it is the lapse or omission that becomes the starting point of the 20 greatness of the speaker or writer and ones' individuality thus gets established on firm foundation. Once an emotional truth is spoken, a truth that most people wouldn't have spoken, there is an opening in the body-minds of the listeners. That opening is trust. The expectation that is sought to be set up by the author is simply that the next thing this person says or writes will be true because the last thing he said was obviously true, and in that opening the so-called authority has an opportunity to say anything he wants because the opening is there. The opportunity to inculcate even the most well intentioned idealism rides as the truth into the body-mind of the listener and most of the time goes unnoticed. This I added only to persuade aspirants in the path not to try to impress others with their personal experiences. Two things are achieved there by: we serve our interest in avoiding that particular brand of Ego (the tiger in the garb of goat) and the aspirants of delusion. That is quite a prize for the small effort we put in insignificance. The distance between insignificance and nothingness is quite a leap: the real state at this stage in spiritual life is jumping the ocean with neither the hands nor legs nor wings- we are just cosmic and para cosmic dust particles-with no individuality and bare essential identity.  

Should_Everyone_Study_the_Divine_Law_of_G-D_-_Rabbi_David_Weissman

The Holy Last Messenger (saw) said that..."It is best that the stomach should be filled with 1/3 solid,1/3 liquid,1/3 air." Maintaining this balance will aid in the digestion of food,promote a healthy body,and prevent many diseases. To build strength of soul we must establish the code of Law. Do not transgress the Divine Law of God Almighty. Whether you follow the Torah (old test) the Injil (new test) or the Holy Quran (the last test). The message is one and the same. THERE IS ONLY ONE GOD. Follow the Law and you will never fall into fear and dispair.

We welcome Dr. Civility himself, Ben Pacini, to sit down with Matthew on the podcast today to discuss Pres. Nelson's loving rebuke of a talk, "Peacemakers Needed." Resources More Love, Less Contempt by Arthur C Brooks (BYU Devotional) The Cost—and Blessings—of Discipleship by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Prophets, Leadership, and Divine Law by President Russell M. Nelson The Inconvenient Messiah by Elder Jeffrey R Holland Grandstanding: The Use and Abuse of Moral Talk

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today's readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today's readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.