The name Gethsemane is derived from Greek and Assyrian roots and means “oil press.” Matthew (26:36) and Mark (14:32) call it a place or estate. The Gospel of John says Jesus entered a garden with his disciples.
While the exact spot remains unknown, tradition locates it on the lower slopes of the Mount of Olives. It [...]
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It’s a Game of Leapfrog
Posted in Bible, Philosophy on Mar 27th, 2010
Lest we become racist or sit in judgment on groups of people, we might take a look at the children’s game of leapfrog. Thereafter, we may eye the squares in our natal charts more favorably and cast a jaundiced eye on the trines. Saint Matthew gives us the wisdom of the larger perspective of Jesus as he relates in Chapter 19:
“24″: And again I [...]
It may be possible to give an objective overview of the huge gift that George Fridrick Handel gave to the world, but my more subjective personal experience with Handel began in the 1950’s when the minister of my little church collected his flock, that is, the youth of the church, to attend a combined choirs’ performance [...]
Dear friends,
“And the son said unto him, father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
But the father said to his servants, bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet…” [...]
On Healing Prayer
It may appear that the body is sick, but in actuality there is a shadow over the archetype of a healthy body and sickness results. Therefore all true healing must begin in the mind. Healing prayer is effective precisely because it begins in the mind, where healing must also begin. Jesus said, [...]
OUR WORK
Posted in Bible, Lecture Notes, Philosophy on Sep 28th, 2009
OUR WORK
A Lecture Given At The
Detroit, Michigan, Conclave
September 2009
By Richard Koepsel
In the Rosicrucian Order and with the Rosicrucian philosophy, we are tapped to challenge, because when we challenge, we learn the truth from experience. Therefore, I am now going to challenge you. I challenge you to remain awake. It’s that kind of a [...]
The Power of Love
Posted in Bible, Chapel Talks, Lecture Notes, Music on Sep 1st, 2009
The Power of Love
A Rosicrucian Fellowship Centennial Talk
By Myriam Pelnado
Love is the greatest gift that can exist inside a person. It is so powerful that it extends to individuals, families, groups and nations. Its real greatness manifests in everyday situations. One who expresses Love, shares his joy, interests, knowledge, humor, and all things that live [...]