by William Britten | Parables, Cynthia Bourgeault, Gospel of Thomas, Maurice Nicoll |
The essential meaning of the parable of the Unjust Steward is that if a person fails in their highest purpose, they must return to what they can know and understand. “The Parable of the Unjust Steward is about a man who fails but who acts in a way that is commended....
by William Britten | Second Force, Cynthia Bourgeault, Gospel of Thomas, Jacob Boehme, Law of Three, Maurice Nicoll |
The Gurdjieff Law of Three in the Trisagion Hymn. Agios O Theos (O Holy God), Agios ischyros (Holy, Strong), Agios athanatos, eleison imas (Holy, Immortal, have mercy on us) “What if Holy God is first force, Holy the Firm is Holy denying Second Force, and Holy the...
by William Britten | Beatitudes, Being, Cynthia Bourgeault, Gospel of Thomas, Maurice Nicoll |
The Beatitudes: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. “The key to this fourth beatitude lies in understanding what the word righteousness means. To our post-Puritan, post-Victorian ears, righteousness is a synonym for...
by William Britten | Wisdom Teachings, Cynthia Bourgeault, Gospel of Thomas, Law of Three |
The great Eastern Orthodox hymn: The Thrice Holy. The thrice-fold invitation of God. The Trisagion prayer. Agios o Theos (O Holy God), Agios ischyros (Holy, Strong), Agios athanatos, eleison imas (Holy, Immortal, have mercy on us) “Agios o Theos is the first word....
by William Britten | Wisdom Teachings, Gospel of Thomas, Maurice Nicoll |
Maurice Nicoll comments on the meaning of resist not evil and turn the other cheek, in the context of Will and Willing. “Instead of referring everything to the idea of fairness and justice it is far better to will what you have to do in everything and try to awaken...
