DOCSLIB.ORG

Circle of Life 18Th September

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Circle of Life 18Th September Pause for Reflection 18 September 2020 The circle of life. Welcome to another pause for Circle of Life reflection as I continue my alphabetical Elton John journey through my CD collection. We’ve been on this journey for several From the day we arrive on the planet months now and some of you might well And blinking, step into the sun have expected me to be further through There's more to be seen than can ever the alphabet than the letter “J.” be seen However, we are still on “J” this week More to do than can ever be done as I continue to offer my thoughts related to another track by the Some say eat or be eaten wonderful Elton John. Some say live and let live But all are agreed as they join the This week I have chosen a track from stampede Disney's 1994 animated film, The Lion You should never take more than you King. The Circle of Life was composed give by Elton John, with the lyrics by Tim Rice. In the circle of life, it's the wheel of fortune I’m sure most of you will either have It's the leap of faith, it's the band of seen the film, or at least will be aware hope of the story, and this track tells quite Till we find our place on the path simply of the journey of life from one unwinding generation to another. In the circle, the circle of life But, as ever with Elton John songs, I Some of us fall by the wayside think there is a lot more to the lyrics than And some of us soar to the stars perhaps first meets the eye. And some of us sail through our troubles I think too that there are several And some have to live with the scars important messages in these lyrics for us as Christians, not least about how There's far too much to take in here we should try to lead and live our lives. More to find than can ever be found But the sun rolling high through the So read through the lyrics and start sapphire sky reflecting as you do so… Keeps great and small on the endless round You can listen to Elton performing the track by clicking the link below; ------------OOOOOOOOOOO-------------- https://www.bing.com/videos/searc h?q=circle+of+life+lkyrics&docid=6 07995879790939387&mid=A75B6F0 A39A5598267A0A75B6F0A39A5598 267A0&view=detail&FORM=VIRE As I say, many important messages in • In the circle of life It's the leap of these lyrics. Let’s take a closer look at faith, it's the band of hope some of them. and for us of course, life and our • From the day we arrive on the journey through it is a “leap of faith.” planet…there's more to be seen Our faith gives us some of the than can ever be seen answers, it also gives us comfort on More to do than can ever be our journey. Our faith also enables done us to come to terms with the events How true is that for all of us? Our whole we face throughout our lives and to journey through life is fleeting and no make sense of many of them. But of doubt we can list several matters which course we do not ever have all of the we know we should or could have done answers and there remain many but have never got round to addressing. mysteries to be explored and uncovered in our faith journey. • Some of us fall by the wayside and some of us soar to the stars As Elton John and Tim Rice put it… Again, how true! In fact I would probably go further and say that at There's far too much to take in some time in our lives all of us fall by here the wayside whether by accident or More to find than can ever be choice. Of course, all of us can also found point to successes in our lives and our many achievements as we “soared to our own personal stars.” • And some of us sail through our As we continue then on our Circle of troubles Life let us turn to scripture for some And some have to live with the more words upon which to reflect. scars This is another very pertinent set of Lamentations Ch 3 vv 22-33 lines for all of us as we travel on our life journey. Sadly, many of us will have 22 The Lord's unfailing love and mercy “scars” with which we continue to live . still continue, Mental and emotional scars which afflict 23 Fresh as the morning, as sure as us and drain our energies. the sunrise. 24 The Lord is all I have, and so in him I put my hope. 25 The Lord is good to everyone who • You should never take more trusts in him, than you give 26 So it is best for us to wait in For me, this is one of the most powerful patience - to wait for him to save us - lines in this entire song. What better 27 And it is best to learn this patience in our youth. grounding for life could one have than 28 When we suffer, we should sit following this instruction? alone in silent patience; 29 We should bow in submission, for 10 It was concerning this salvation that there may still be hope. the prophets made careful search and 30 Though beaten and insulted, we investigation, and they prophesied should accept it all. about this gift which God would give 31 The Lord is merciful and will not you. reject us forever. 11 They tried to find out when the time 32 He may bring us sorrow, but his would be and how it would come. This love for us is sure and strong. was the time to which Christ's Spirit in 33 He takes no pleasure in causing us them was pointing, in predicting the grief or pain. sufferings that Christ would have to endure and the glory that would follow. and from the New Testament. 12 God revealed to these prophets 1st letter from Peter Ch. 1 vv 3-12 that their work was not for their own benefit, but for yours, as they spoke 3 Let us give thanks to the God and about those things which you have Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! now heard from the messengers who Because of his great mercy he gave us announced the Good News by the new life by raising Jesus Christ from power of the Holy Spirit sent from death. This fills us with a living hope, heaven. These are things which even 4 and so we look forward to the angels would like to understand. possessing the rich blessings that God keeps for his people. He keeps them for you in heaven, where they cannot ---------------OOOOOOOOOO---------- decay or spoil or fade away. 5 They are for you, who through faith are kept safe by God's power for the salvation which is ready to be revealed at the end of time. My chosen hymn this week is not one 6 Be glad about this, even though it that you may recognise but I find the may now be necessary for you to be words very apposite for this week’s sad for a while because of the many reflection. kinds of trials you suffer. 7 Their purpose is to prove that your faith is genuine. Even gold, which can Hymn 214 – be destroyed, is tested by fire; and so your faith, which is much more New every morning is the love precious than gold, must also be 1 New every morning is the love tested, so that it may endure. Then you will receive praise and glory and our wakening and uprising prove; honor on the Day when Jesus Christ is through sleep and darkness safely revealed. brought, 8 You love him, although you have not restored to life and power and thought. seen him, and you believe in him, 2 New mercies, each returning day, although you do not now see him. So you rejoice with a great and glorious hover around us while we pray; joy which words cannot express, new perils past, new sins forgiven, 9 because you are receiving the new thoughts of God, new hopes of salvation of your souls, which is the heaven. purpose of your faith in him. 3 If on our daily course our mind too will, in time, sail through these be set to hallow all we find, troubles and reach calmer waters in life. new treasures still, of countless price, We pray for all who are lonely, stressed, God will provide for sacrifice. anxious and fearful. Surround them 4 The trivial round, the common task, with your love and comfort and give will furnish all we need to ask, them strength to face their worries and room to deny ourselves, a road overcome their loneliness. to bring us daily nearer God. We give thanks for all who care for us 5 Only, O Lord, in thy dear love and love us , in our own family circles fit us for perfect rest above; and in the wider circles of friends and and help us, this and every day, Church families. to live more nearly as we pray. And finally Dear Lord, -------------------OOOOOOO------------- in thy dear love fit us for perfect rest above Let us pray.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Quartet March2020
    Pop/Contemporary (June 2020) A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes - Cinderella A Million Dream Greatest Showman (2 versions) A River Flows in You-Yiruma A Sky Full of Stars - Coldplay A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton A Thousand Years- Peri (2 versions) A Whole New World Accidentally In Love - Counting Crows Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers All About That Bass- Trainor (2 versions) All I Ask of You All I Need - RadioHead All I Want Is You - U2 All My Life - KC & Jojo All of Me- John Legend All of My love All of the Lights - Kayne West All The Small Things - Blink 182 Always - Bon Jovi America - Simon & Garfunkel Annie's Song - John Denver Another Day of Sun - La La Land Applause - Lady Gaga As Time Goes By At Last Autumn Leaves Away Into the Night - Joyce Hope Siskind Baba O'Reily - The Who Baby Love - The Supremes Baby One More Time - Britney Spears Back In Black - AC/DC Bad Romance - Lady Gaga Bad Touch - Bloodhound Gang Bailando - Enrique Bang Bang - Jessie J / Grande / Minaj Be MyBaby- Phil Spector Beat It - Michael Jackson Beautiful Day - U2 Beautiful in White - Westlife Be Our Guest- Beauty and Beast (2 versions) Beauty and the Beast Best Day of My Life Better Place - Rachel Platten Beyond the Sea Billie Jean - Michael Jackson Bittersweet Symphony Blank Space - Swift Bloom - The Paper Kites Blue Moon - Rodgers and Hart Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Bohemian Rapsody-Queen Book of Days - Enya Book of Love - Peter Gabriel Boom Clap - Charli XCX Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison Budapest - Geo Ezra Buddy Holly-
    [Show full text]
  • Elton John Page.Cdr
    Elton John Music Titles Available from The Music Box, 30/31 The Lanes, Meadowhall Centre Sheffield S9 1EP Write with cheque made out to TMB Retail Music Ltd. or your card details or phone us on 0114 256 9089 Monday to Friday 10am- 8.45pm, Saturday 9am to 6.45pm or Sunday 11am to 4.30pm Elton John - Greatest Hits 1970-2002 IMP9807A £14.99 UK Postage £2.25 Your Song - Tiny Dancer - Honky Cat - Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time) - Crocodile Rock - Daniel - Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Candle In The Wind - Bennie And The Jets - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - The Bitch Is Back - Philadelphia Freedom - Someone Saved My Life Tonight - Island Girl - Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - Blue Eyes - I'm Still Standing - I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues - Sad Songs (Say So Much) - Nikita - Sacrifice - The One - Kiss The Bride - Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Circle Of Life - Believe - Made In England - Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Written In The Stars - I Want Love - This Train Don't Stop There Anymore - Song For Guy The Very Best Of Elton John BGP83627 £12.99 UK Postage £2.25 All the tracks from the definitive Elton John album of the same name for voice, piano and guitar chord boxes with full lyrics. Bennie And The Jets - Blue Eyes - Candle In The Wind - Crocodile Rock - Daniel - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - Dont Go Breaking My Heart - Easier To Walk Away - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Honky Cat - I'm Still Standing - I Don't
    [Show full text]
  • December-2020
    THE COLUMNS December 2020, Volume 58, Issue 12 First Presbyterian Church, Waynesboro, VA First Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro is a community-minded congregation living out the love of Christ as we serve one another with humility, gentleness, and patience through God’s grace. Sunday Morning Worship Schedule Church Office Hours Pastor’s Hours Monday -Thursday 10-2:30 Monday - Wednesday - 8:00 – 2:30 Video Broadcast until further notice Thursday 8-4:30 Friday – Closed As the unrelenting trial that is 2020 comes to an end, I find the advent of, well, Advent to be a welcome relief. It's not so much the seasonal aspect - the decorating and music and the eggnog - because let's face it: the holidays are going to be pretty low-key this year. No; it's the hope that comes with a new liturgical calendar. God's Creation is marked by the cyclical: the seasons of the year; the circle of life; evaporation and precipitation; every breath we exhale and is absorbed by the forest. There is quite literally a revolutionary quality to the world, and to our own existence. The church year is also a cycle. From Advent to Christmas, Lent to Easter, Pentecost to Christ the King, we enact the life of Jesus Christ, even as we seek to grow in faith and wisdom, fellowship and compassion. Advent is a season of anticipation, of looking forward - not simply to a blank calendar, but to the return of the one who makes all things new. It is a season of hope in the midst of darkness, and I for one could use a little hope.
    [Show full text]
  • Montage Song Suggestions
    MONTAGE SONG LIST INTRODUCTION MONTAGE SONGS Song Artist Angels Lullaby Richard Marx A Kiss To Build A Dream On Louis Armstrong As Time Goes By Jimmy Durante Beautiful In My Eyes Joshua Kadison Beautiful Baby Bing Crosby Beautiful Boy Elton John Because You Loved Me Celine Dion Billionaire Travis McCoy Boys Keep Swinging David Bowie Brighter Than The Sun Colbie Caillat Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison Bubbly Colbie Butterfly Fly Away Miley Cyrus Can You Feel The Love Tonight Elton John Circle Of Life Elton John Count on Me Bruno Mars Everything I Do, I Do It For You Brian Adams Fireflies Owl City First Time I Ever Saw Your Face Celine Dion First Time I Ever Saw Your Face Roberta Flack Flying Without Wings Ruben Studdard God Must Have Spent A Little More Time NSYNC Grenade Bruno Mars Hero Mariah Carey Hey, Soul Sister Train I Am Your Child Barry Manilow I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing Aerosmith I Hope You Dance Lee Ann Womack I Learned From You Miley Cyrus In Your Eyes Peter Gabriel If I Could Ray Charles Just The Way You Are Bruno Mars Lean on Me Glee Let Them Be Little Lonestar Mad World Adam Lambert No Boundaries Kris Allen Ordinary Miracles Amy Sky She’s The One Rubbie Williams Smile Glee The Only Exception Paramore Through The Years Kenny Rogers Times Of Your Life Paul Anka Tiny Dancer Elton John Smile Uncle Kracker U Smile Justin Beiber What A Wonderful World Louis Armstrong What A Wonderful World Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Wind Beneath My Wings Bette Midler You Are So Beautiful Joe Cocker MIDDLE MONTAGE SONGS Song Artist Ain’t No Mountain High Enough Diana Ross Allstar Smashmouth Are You Gonna Be My Girl Jet American Girl Tom Petty Angel Lionel Richie Animal Neon Trees Beat Of My Heart Hilary Duf Beautiful Day U2 Beautiful Girl Sean Kingston Billionaire Travis McCoy Born To Be Wild Steppenwolf Bottle It Up Sara Bareilles Break Out Miley Cyrus California Gurls Katy Perry Cooler Than Me Mike Posner Daddys Girl Miley Cyrus Dominoe Jessie J.
    [Show full text]
  • A Whole New World – Alan Menken and Tim Rice
    A Whole New World – Alan Menken and Tim Rice AK sings Aladdin Aladdin: I can show you the world Shining, shimmering, splendid Tell me, princess, now when did You last let your heart decide? Princess Jasmine: I can open your eyes Take you wonder by wonder Over, sideways and under On a magic carpet ride Aladdin: A whole new world A new fantastic point of view No one to tell us no or where to go Or say we're only dreaming Princess Jasmine: A whole new world A dazzling place I never knew But when I'm way up here, it's crystal clear That now I'm in a whole new world with you Aladdin: (Now I'm in a whole new world with you) Princess Jasmine: Unbelievable sights Indescribable feelings Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling Through an endless diamond sky Princess Jasmine: A whole new world Aladdin: (Don't you dare close your eyes) Princess Jasmine: A hundred thousand things to see Aladdin: (Hold your breath, it gets better) Princess Jasmine: I'm like a shooting star, I've come so far I can't go back to where I used to be Aladdin: A whole new world Princess Jasmine: Every turn a surprise Aladdin: With new horizons to pursue Princess Jasmine: Every moment red letter Both: I'll chase them anywhere, there's time to spare Let me share this whole new world with you Aladdin: A whole new world Princess Jasmine: A whole new world Aladdin: That's where we'll be Princess Jasmine: That's where we'll be Aladdin: A thrilling chase Princess Jasmine: A wondrous place Both: For you and me Believe – Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri Children sleeping, snow is softly falling,
    [Show full text]
  • Baptism: Entering the Circle of Life
    The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ Baptism: Entering the Circle of Life 1. Which actions from the “Circle of Life” video clip tell you that a ritual is taking place? 2. Even though the song and video are secular, there are ritual elements that we can relate to Baptism. What imagery from the “Circle of Life” video clip suggests that something like a Baptism is taking place? 3. What are the various symbols in the video clip, and what does each suggest to you? 4. This video clip has been viewed by literally millions of people. What does this video clip do that resonates deeply with many people? © 2012 by Saint Mary’s Press. Living in Christ Series Document #: TX002094 Baptism: Entering the Circle of Life Page | 2 5. Simba, the newborn lion in The Lion King, is clearly initiated into the whole circle of life and begins to take his place in the universe. Have you ever thought of Baptism as an initiation into your own special place in the universe? Does this idea surprise you? 6. When we are baptized into the Christian faith, we are immeasurably blessed to be claimed by the Creator who brought us into being. We become children of God. We not only find our place in the universe but also are found and redeemed so that we may witness to the majesty of our Creator God, each in our own unique way. Using the statement as a foundation, what would you do or say in the following situations: a. A friend is fixated on his or her own weak points rather than strengths.
    [Show full text]
  • The Lion King, Colossians, and the Circle of Life a Sermon by Rev
    The Lion King, Colossians, and the Circle of Life A sermon by Rev. Aaron Fulp-Eickstaedt At Immanuel Presbyterian Church, McLean VA On July 14th, 2019 Colossians 1:1-14 Today our summer sermon series on Faith and Films continues with a look at the animated movie The Lion King, which then became a Broadway musical and will be being released as a live The Lion King through the be the lectionary readingaction film assigned later this for week.this day. We’ll be looking at a few of the lessons of prism of the opening fourteen of Paul’s letter to the Colossians, which happens to m in the context of the great circle of life. Hear them as the prayer of an elder in the faith for those who areAs younger. you hear When and reflect Paul speaks on Paul’s about words the loveto the his early hearers Christians have for at allColossae, the saints, think he about is the speaking of their love not for particularly devout and revered believers who have gone on to glory (which is one definition of a saint), but of their love for the whole gathered community of faith. Notice how Paul talks about hope, leading lives worthy of the Lord, growing in the knowledge of God, and being rescued from the power of darkness. Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ in Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.
    [Show full text]
  • Popular/Contemporary String Quartet
    1 Complete List of Pops/Contemporary String Quartet (Updated January 2021) T = Trio and String Quartet Across the Universe - Beatles Adagio - Secret Garden Adventure of a Lifetime - Coldplay Ain’t No Mountain High Enough T All I Ask of You - Phantom of the Opera All I Want is You - U2 All My Love – Led Zeppelin All My Loving - Beatles All Of Me – John Legend T All of the Lights – Kanye West Always With Me – Spirited Away All You Need is Love - Beatles T Amazed - Lancaster Amazing Grace And I Love Her - Beatles And So It Goes - Billy Joel Angel – Sarah McLachlan Annie’s Song - John Denver T Ashokan Farewell -The Civil War, PBS As Time Goes By A Time For Us - Romeo and Juliet At Last – Etta James Awake My Soul - Mumford and Sons Beautiful Day - U2 T Beauty and the Beast Because - Beatles Beethoven’s 5 Secrets – The Piano Guys Bella’s Lullaby – Twilight Ben – Michael Jackson Besame Mucho Best Day of My Life - American Authors Better Together – Jack Johnson Beyond The Sea Birthday – Beatles Bittersweet Symphony Blackbird - Beatles) Arranged by John Reed for The Hampton [Rock] String Quartet Blank Space – Taylor Swift Bless The Broken Road - Rascal Flatts Blueberry Hill – Fats Domino Blue Moon 2 Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen T The Book of Love – Scrubs T Bouree – Jethro Tull Bridge Over Troubled Water Bring Him Home - Les Miserables Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison California Dreaming – Beach Boys Candle in the Wind - Elton John Can’t Buy Me Love – The Beatles Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley/Crazy Rich Asians T Can’t Stop The Feeling
    [Show full text]
  • You Should Invite a Family Member to Church. We All Have Dear Members
    You should invite a family member to church. We all have dear members of our family who have fallen away from the fellowship or have never accepted the love of Christ into their lives. You may be the one, for a reason God only knows, who they will listen to and take a step in the door. It may take asking a hundred times. If they live in another city it may take you putting together a list of good churches near them. But if this holiday season they walk through the doors and into the presence of the body of Christ where the Spirit of God is at work, won’t all the effort, previous rejection and prayers have been worth it? You should invite a friend to church. They have lived life with you, trusted you, raised their kids along with you, seen you at your worst and best. Do they not deserve a love and devotion that is unwilling to give up? Jesus told His disciples in John 15 that there is no greater love than to lay down your life for your friends. If that’s true perhaps you could find in yourself the courage to invite them to church. And throw in lunch afterwards! They are your friends, right? You should invite a neighbor to church. Jesus also said during His time on earth that we are to love our neighbors as ourselves. Those who live their lives side by side with us should see in us a love and concern for their well being, not only in the physical sense but more importantly in the spiritual sense.
    [Show full text]
  • The Lion King Jr. Video Audition Instructions **Videos Will Be Accepted Monday, August 2, 2021 at 10 A.M
    the lion king jr. video audition instructions **videos will be accepted Monday, August 2, 2021 at 10 a.m. through Sunday, August 8, 2021 by 8 p.m. ** recording tips: -Record in a quiet place without background noise. -Use a Bluetooth speaker to play your backing track. -Record your audition using a cell phone, tablet or iPad that has good sound and video quality. - Please stand confidently and make sure your whole body is centered and seen in frame. create one video audition including the following elements: 1. State your name, age and current grade in school. 2. Perform the audition song using the provided track below: Tcoe.org/LionKingauditionmusic 3. Perform the character dialogue 4. Fill out the online audition form here: Tcoe.org/LionKingauditionform 5. Upload your audition video here: Tcoe.org/LionKingauditionvideo singing audition song - “The circle of life” finale It’s the circle of life and it moves us all Through despair and hope, through faith and love. Til we find our place on the path unwinding In the circle, the circle of life. Circle of life! character dialogue Please recite/act all the lines below. Have FUN with them! Use different characters voices for each line and try to make them sound different…they ARE different! You know these Disney characters, so bring them to life any way you like! Don’t worry about it being a “boys” line or a “girls” line. We may cast some roles differently. For instance, Zazu and Scar could be women. Break a leg! Mufasa-“A king’s time as ruler rises and falls like the sun.
    [Show full text]
  • MOTIVATIONAL MUSIC Courtesy of Ms. Krainis
    MOTIVATIONAL MUSIC Courtesy of Ms. Krainis Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison I'll Be - Edwin McCain Build Me Up Buttercup - Temptations I'm A Believer – Monkees California Dreamin' - The Mamas & the Papas I'm in Love With a Big Blue Frog – Peter, Paul, & Mary Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Sabella, Williams, Lane & Dworsky Its A Small World - Disney Carolina In My Mind - James Taylor I've Just Seen a Face – John Lennon & Paul McCartney Cheeseburger In Paradise - Jimmy Buffett Lean On Me - Bill Withers Circle of Life – Elton John Leaving on a Jet Plane – John Denver Complicated - Avril Lavigne Let it Be – Beatles Count on Me – Bruno Mars Little Help From My Friends – George Country Roads - John Denver Harrison Crocodile Rock - Elton John & Bernie Taupin Love Potion # 9 – Lieber & Stoller Danny's Song - Kenny Loggins & Messina Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da - Beatles Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey One Meatball - Josh White Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin Piano Man - Billy Joel Drift Away - Dobie Gray Power and Glory - Phil Ochs Drops of Jupiter - Train Puff, the Magic Dragon – Peter Yarrow Eight days a week - Beatles Put a Little Love/Love Train – Leon Hays, Fight Song – Rachel Platten Jackie DeShannon Fire And Rain - James Taylor Seasons of Love - Jonathan Larson Friends - Elton John She Will Be Loved – Maroon 5 Give A Little Love - Ziggy Marley Sweet Baby James, - James Taylor Good Lovin’ – Rudy Clark, Artie Resnick Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) – Green Thank You for Being a Friend - DeLaCruz Day This Land Is Your Land – Woody Guthrie Hammer Song (The) – Pete Seeger Wagon Wheel – Bob Dylan Here Comes the Sun – George Harrison Wake Me Up – Avicii I’ll Be There For You (Theme from Friends) – What a Wonderful World – George Weiss & Allee Willis & Michael Skloff Bob Thiele If I had a Million Dollars – Barenaked Ladies Wild World - Cat Stevens MOTIVATIONAL MUSIC Courtesy of Ms.
    [Show full text]
  • Closing the Spiritual Circle of Life: the Unconditional Love Revolution
    Closing the Spiritual Circle of Life: The Unconditional Love Revolution Christiane Kirsch Academy for Creativity and Higher Consciousness, Luxembourg. Abstract This article presents and combines theories and philosophies on the spiritual rebirthing and ascension process emanating from psychology, comparative mythology, and comparative religion. It addresses various states of the soul encountered on the mystical journey to Divine Union and the various ways God assists human beings in completing this process, both personally and collectively. The analysis of the soul regeneration process — the science of the saints — addresses human sanctification during earthly existence and eventually beyond if the worldly life does not suffice to complete this process. Furthermore, the role of the Divine Feminine in salvation history is highlighted as well as the importance of the alchemical communion between divine counterparts in the inauguration of the Millennium of Peace leading toward the New Jerusalem. “There is no power that can stop me in my flight toward God” (St. Faustina, 1981/2005, §761). Keywords: Ascension; Divine Feminine; unconditional love; psychology; comparative mythology; comparative religion. This article begins by introducing the various states of the soul experienced in the ascension process, leading toward God’s plan to assist human beings in completing this process, in which the Divine Mother and the alchemical nature of sacred partnerships play a crucial role. Ultimately, it depicts the impending step in the psychological, cultural, and spiritual evolution of mankind, which will close the spiritual circle of life. Although some individuals have been prepared to assist and guide others, it is a collective journey that requires every individual’s active participation.
    [Show full text]