Tag: enlightenment
Compunction: the moment of awakening
In traditional monastic language the great means of ending our complacent slumbers was the sting of compunction. The Latin word compunctio means a piercing; it is like sticking a pin in somebody with the purpose of waking them up. Compunction, involves a moment of awakening, the first glimmer of enlightenment, the dawning of a new… Read More ›
We were created to enjoy union with God
And with eyes wide open to the divinizing light, and with astonished ears, let us hear God’s voice crying out to us every day and admonishing us. (RB Prologue) The voice of God speaks to us every day, if we have ears to listen. What we hear, if we hear anything, can be a source… Read More ›
The worship of the god within
Of all conceivable forms of enlightenment the worst is what these people call the Inner Light. Of all horrible religions the most horrible is the worship of the god within. Any one who knows any body knows how it would work; any one who knows any one from the Higher Thought Centre knows how it… Read More ›
Enduring in Prayer
Abba Nazarius once said: “Standing in God’s temple, picture to yourself that you are in heaven itself, that you stand before God with the higher powers and do with them everything that they do. In picturing this to yourself, make a rule for yourself that under no circumstances will you leave church before the end… Read More ›
Enlightenment and Stability
“Where shall I look for Enlightenment?” the disciple asked. “Here,” the elder said. “When will it happen?” the disciple wanted to know. “It is happening right now,” the elder said. “Then why don’t I experience it?” the disciple asked. And the elder answered, “Because you do not look.” “But what should I look for?” the… Read More ›