Dear friends, Lynn and I wanted to share with you how we see our work on this Gospel unfolding during each session. At least a week before each session you will receive the commentary for the analogue we will be studying. We recommend you print it. In Lynn's translation (The Luminous Gospels, by Bauman, Baurman and Bourgeault) the gospel is divided into analogues, seventy four in total. We recommend that you read the commentary carefully, probably several times. The commentary refers to images. They are NOT included in what you will receive. You will see the images during our time together and you will receive them afterwards for further reflection. We will begin each session with some silence. Lynn will then spell out the essence of the analogue. We will then open up the space for questions about the commentary. Using one or maybe two of the questions for reflections , which are included in the commentary, we will then break you out into groups...
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Analogue 66
Analogue 66 Begotten Beings The Son of Humanity exists, as do the children of the Son. The Son of Humanity is the Master who has brought the children into created being. The Son of Humanity, therefore, has received the power to both create and beget. That which he creates is, of course, a finite object—a creature, but what he begets, however, is a “child”—or offspring. Created objects are not able to conceive, but what has been conceived and born can create. Some will say, “Well, human creatures, of course, do conceive and give birth.” True, but their progeny are in fact creatures, and what they give birth to are not “theirs,” but sons and daughters of God. The one who creates objects works outwardly in the external world. The one who labors in secret, however, works within the icon, hidden inwardly from others. The one who creates makes objects visible to the world. The one who conceives gives birth to children in the Realm of the Unseen. SYNOPSIS The Anthropos is...
Analogue 65
Analogue 65 The Analogy of a Household Consider a landowner of means who has children, servants, cattle, hogs and dogs, as well as wheat, barley, hay, fodder, meats, and acorns. Being wise he understands the nutritional needs of each member of his household. To children he gives bread, olive oil and meat. To servants, he offers oil and grain. To the cattle he gives barley, hay and fodder. He throws bones to the dog and acorns and bread crusts to the pigs. So it is with spiritual masters. If they are wise and truly understand the principle of discipleship they will not be fooled by outer physical form or appearance, rather they will perceive the inner condition of each individual’s soul and will adjust their words accordingly. In our world’s system there are many humans who take on animal characteristics. The wise recognize this and to swine-like beings they throw acorns. To those who are bovine in nature, they give barley, straw and hay. To those whose characteristics are cani...
Analogue 64
Analogue 64 The Mysteries of Suffering How then does Yeshua give rest to everyone? First of all, he brings sorrow and grief to no one whether great or small, or whether it be a believer or an unbeliever. Rather he gives rest to those who reside among the Good. Some indeed are privileged to bring rest to those who are virtuous, but there are those who do well and yet cannot of themselves give repose to anyone since their goodness was not accomplished by an act of will. There are those who are in pain, but again he is not oppressing them. There are times when grief does come to the virtuous, not because he oppresses them, but because their own flaws and calamities have overwhelmed them. It is natural, then, to give joy to those who are good, yet some must endure terrible grief. SYNOPSIS Focus is upon the mysteries of suffering while on earth and the desire for its banishment. An exploration of the causes of suffering — earthly, personal and collective. The desire for rest in...