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Apology (Part 26): Article 21, The Invocation of Saints Melanchthon addresses the practice of invoking the saints. From Scripture Melanchthon addresses this topic. saints • invoke • mediate
Part 1: Number Values, the Alphabet &Dreams: Modern Numerology Explains the basics of what is commonly known as Modern Numerology, using a value system of 1-9 for alphabetical characters and how it can be utilized in dream study. dreams • ljcrowe • numerology • occult • magic
Writing Rituals An overview of the basic components of Wiccan ritual, this article will walk you through putting together your own ritual scripts step-by-step. ritual • writing ritual • sabbat • esbat • moon ritual
Blessing: A Wish, A Prayer, A Hope Blessings can be a helpful invocation, a prayer, a wish or a hope. Blessings are frequently used to help in coping when people are facing challenging times. blessing • blessings • prayers • invocation • invocations
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Dance and Native Life Through the medium of dance, indigenous societies express their desires and hope to commune with the spirit world. dance • among native tribes • in healing • for religious purposes • for hunting
Medical Assistance Plan (MAP) MAP makes Reiki seem downright traditional. It is genuinely magical and, for me, has been nothing short of miraculous. agoraphobia • panic • disorder • fear • anxiety
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The Sign of the Cross This Q&A reviews the history and practice of the Sign of the Cross, and discusses its relevance to contemporary spirituality. the sign of the cross • contemporary spirituality • mark of salvation • ecumenical movements • spiritual discipline
Orthodox Christian Monasticism - Hesychasm The article provides an inner journey of the monastic life, in its most profound and geniune fom in union with God: Hesychasm. hesychasm • monasticism • orthodox • metanoia • jesus prayer
GANESH - The Elephant God Ganesha - The Elephant God is the most worshipped god in Hinduism. He is a pet,friend,refuge in almost every household. ganesh • shiva • parvati • elephant
St. Patrick’s Breastplate On this St. Patrick's Day I'd like to share a hymn that reflects the faith of Patrick. I'm not sure if it was originally written by Patrick or was written about him. It seems this version is an update or translation done by Cecil Alexander. st. patrick • lorica • breastplate • trinity • faith
The Strength of Saint Patrick An article dealing with the source of Saint Patrick's inner strength. lorica • saint patrick • strength • faith • jesus christ
Apology (Part 30): What a Sacrifice Is, and What Are the Species of Sacrifice Melanchthon pauses from the Apology to address what a sacrifice is. In the previous article he denounced Rome for making the mass a sacrifice. Melanchthon now defines sacrifice. sacrifice • worship • nature • apology • augsburg
Ceremonial Magick Ceremonial Magick has been practiced in varying form for centuries. What separates it from other schools of thaumaturgy are analyzed and brought forth in this article. ceremonial magick • golden dawn tradition • crowley • thelema • enochian magick
Reading, Writing & Redemption A review of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing religious organizations to use public school facilities - even where the members of that organization are young children, and the apparent goal is christian conversion. first amendment • religious activity • public school • christian conversion
St. Patrick Raise a glass of green beer and toast the Lord for the gift of this missionary to the Irish. Patrick's life is one of forgiveness and grace--and what can be more Lutheran? st. patrick • irish • slave • gospel • trinity
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Brian Doerksen: Holy God Popular worship songwriter Brian Doerksen has 25 live albums on his sheet, but not a single studio worship project. Until the release of "Holy God" on March 6, that is. brian doerksen • holy god • christian worship music • christine dente • joseph williams
Epona An overview on the history of the Pagan Celtic goddess Epona, her signs and symbols and ways to incorporate her into your everyday spiritual practice. epona • horse goddess • celtic horse goddess • celtic goddess • pagan
Sound Poetry and the Migrant Story New Zealand-based Teresia Teaiwa's first CD, I Can See Fiji (Wellington: A Fiery Canoe Production, 2008), provides fresh insights to issues of identity and environment. spoken word recordings • new zealand poetry • found sounds and poetry • writing about pacific islands • migrant stories
The Meaning of the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashana, or the Jewish new year is an important day of the Jewish calender. The Jewish New Year is a holiday dedicated to reflection, prayer and penitence. the jewish new year • symbolism history and traditions of the jewish new • rosh hashana • the jewish year • festival of the new year
Characteristics of Fasting in the Quran Rules surrounding its practice are found in the Quran and Sunnah (traditions of Prophet Muhammad, pbuh). Chapter 2, Verse 187 contains the last mention of fasting. sex during ramadan • sex and ramadan • sexual relations and ramadan • sex and fasting and ramadan • ramadan traditions
John Winthrop's City on a Hill Public officials such as Presidents Kennedy and Reagan have evoked this metaphor, but what is its deeper meaning? Here's a look into its deeper history and significance. america's highest aspirations • city on a hill • ask not what your country can do • john winthrop and christian charity • shining city on a hill
NeoPagan Traditions: Variations As many religions have different persuasions, so does Wicca, reflecting individual paths. No one pure system of beliefs is the right one for all people to follow. wiccan traditions • neopagan traditions • wiccan branches • stregheria • seax-wicca
Apology (Parts 18-26): Commentary This is the summary of articles 18 through 26 of the Apology. Melanchthon addresses subjects such as church traditions, good works, sacraments, and ecclesiastical orders. The first reference to Antichrist is found in #20. apology • augsburg • priests • orders • traditions
The Turn of a Card Tarot cards, forerunners of our modern playing cards, and an ancient method of Divination. tarot • playing cards • arcana • divination
Ancient Prayers The themes in these four ancient prayers are timeless and can used today to bring peace into your life and to help you along on your spiritual journey. ancient prayers • breastplate of st patrick.make me an instrument of • the jesus prayer • prayer of protection • patrick of ireland
Bonnie "Prince" Billy: "Lie down in the Light" From the first chorus of "Easy Does It," the opener on Lie Down in the Light, the listener is introduced to a world ruled by "good, earthly music." bonnie "prince" billy • lie down in the light • will oldham • oldham's latest • "for every field there is a mole"
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Foundations of Belief At the heart of Native American religious philosophy is the belief that everything carries with it an unique spirit. native american religion • creation mythology • living earth concept • bear spirit • great spirits
Galdr Little exists historically as to Runic application and oral magical tradition. Here's a basic understanding of what Galdr is and how to actively apply its prnciples. galdr • calling the runes • runic oral traditions • how to sing the runes • runes
Index: 2002 This is the index of all articles appearing on this topic in this forum in 2002. There is also a link to the Index you may have used last year. index • articles
Magickal Pagan Power Tools Knife becomes athame or bolline; broom, besom, while other items keep their common names. Each tool has a specific practical purpose for Wiccans, Druids and others. pagan power tools • witchcraft tools • witches’ tools • wiccan tools • druid tools
Percy Bysshe Shelley, Brief Bio Life and Poetry of Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of England's greatest poets, a contemporary of John Keats, and husband of Frankenstein's creator, Mary Godwin Shelley. percy bysshe shelley • english romantic poet • mary shelley • john keats • english poet
The Yajur and Sama Vedas The Riga Veda is sublime and spiritual, whereas the Yajur and Sama Vedas and the Brahmanas of all four Vedas are ritualistic and mundane. yajur • sama • riga • vedas • brahmanas
How to Create and Cast a Spell Create a spell that will focus your intention and intuition on the physical manifestion of your desires! intention • intuition • energy • desire • colour therapy
Reiki and the Healing Revolution Reiki, Sekhem and other energy healing systems are visible manifestations of New Age thought and healing techniques reiki • sekhem • energy healing • patrick zeigler • mikao usui
Shakespeare Sonnet 26 The speaker in sonnet 26 acknowledges his duty to write poems. His talent is his Lord, and he promises to perform his duty without becoming boastful. shakespeare sonnet 26 • lord of my love • to whom in vassalage • quatrain • couplet
Allegiance to a Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance is back. Never went away, you say? Yeah, but you've never seen it like this before, especially if you're no longer in the throes of primary education. Check out what's new - again. pledge of allegiance • michael newdow • congress • 1954 • supreme court
Early Spring on the High Plateau: Pasqueflower Pasqueflower, an early bloomer on the High Plateau early spring on the high plateau: pasqueflower • gregg pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Europe's New Constitution The months of back room bargaining and the hours of not-too-secret meetings are finished. The Convention on the Constitution for the New Europe has ended. But what did it truly accomplish? europe's new constitution • eu politics • eu expansion • european constitutional convention
Fun on Campus Stories of political wackiness on campus. political correctness • abu-jamal • mary daly
Poetry and Spirituality One of the foremost poet’s of the spiritual is the great yogi, Paramahansa Yogananda. And one of his most beloved volumes of poems/prayers is <i>Whispers from Eternity</i>. The article describes this beautiful and inspiring book. poetry • spirituality • paramahansa yogananda • god • religion
The Opening Ritual of a coven This is a very popular Open Ritual to use for a coven. coven • circle • wicca • witchcraft • pagan
TULASI All plants and trees hold a special significance in the Hindu pantheon. Especially, plants like the holy basil and the wood apple. Tulasi is associated with the divine protector, Lord Vishnu and the wood apple with the fearsome God, Lord Shiva. basil • holy basil • tulsi • tulasi • brindavan |
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