“The ‘gift of tears’ was always considered by the masters of Christian spirituality as a grace from the Holy Spirit.”...
Valentin Tomberg weaves together Christian mysticism, Hermetic philosophy, and esoteric Wisdom traditions to illuminate the path of spiritual development.
Vow of Poverty as Spiritual Foundation
“The vow of poverty is to live as much from the word which comes from the mouth of God as from the bread which enters...
For the Journey: Poetry About Wisdom
Poetry about wisdom for the peacemaker inside For the Journey: a Consent Cycle ORIENTATIONThree companions for the...
Resurrection and Ascension
The Christianity of resurrection and ascension “absolutely demands the ability to move between worlds and to see with...
Spiritual Awakening: Cultivating the Obedient Mind
Spiritual awakening: “Heaven is not a place that you die into, but a place that you awaken to, and you awake now, and...
Unity of Opposites
“This unity of opposites, this reconciling force, is a third thing, a Third Force, connecting both opposites and yet...
Sacrifice
“Spiritual sacrifice means to make holy. Make holy means to make whole.” Cynthia Bourgeault Three Sacred Vows...
Humility
“Spiritual humility is the capacity for the exchange with your environment. … it’s the capacity for creative exchange...
Spiritual Illumination
“The rule of every serious esotericist should be to be silent—often for a length of years—concerning every new...
Saints
“It's the chance to play beyond your death in the Communion of Saints and still be a conscious participant. The demand...
From Athens to Jerusalem
An advent benediction based on the teachings of Valentin Tomberg. From Athens to Jerusalem: An Advent Benediction It...
Respiration as the Breath of God
“Every breath you take is the breath of God.” Cynthia Bourgeault quoting Father Theophane, The Wisdom Jesus, p 162....













