Darkness and the Nativity: a Contemplation
Many of the inner pictures connected with the birth of Christ, with the Nativity that we carry in our imaginations, place the light filled holy family into a protective sheath […]
The Two Marys
In the Gospels we have two descriptions of the Mother of God. The feeling-tone of each is different. In Luke, she is the one to whom the angelic messenger announces […]
Advent and Nelson Mandela
One of the greatest leaders of our time, the late Nelson Mandela once said… “As I walked out the prison door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, […]
A Prayer for Advent
Thou mothering earth Hast received the live seed Into the dark Good shelter of soil. The mantle of night Thrown wide over us, And the sun as it goes Its […]
November
Lord among the seven candles! Giver of the light undarkened! Helper of the souls who struggle With their passions’ bitter visage On the wide stairs of the Night— Thou who […]
Salvation is a Two-Way Path
Salvation is a word derived from the Greek meaning “preservation”. What is it that is being preserved? When God first created the human being, He was creating the blueprint for […]
Are You a Zombie?
Movie review and Anthroposophical commentary by Arthur Hildreth Jr. The next time you are in front of the mirror take a good hard look and ask yourself, Am I a zombie? In […]