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Category Archives: Spirituality
Candles, Prayer and Magic
A Christian goes into her local Roman Catholic Church. Before worship, she lights a candle for a sick friend and prays to Jesus, asking for healing. She believes her prayer will help to make her friend better…and it does. A … Continue reading
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Tagged Candle Magic, Chrisitan, healing, Magic, Prayer, Spirituality, Wicca
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Home Altars International
I must admit I’ve watched more than my fair share of HGTV. I love home improvement shows because our houses are sacred places. They become sanctuaries where we should feel safe and secure. The colors we choose and the way … Continue reading
Posted in Creation Spirituality, Prayer, Spirituality
Tagged home altar, Spirituality, Wicca
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Universal Characteristics of Candle Magic
Ever since the first prehistoric humans learned how to harness fire for warmth, protection and cooking food, we’ve been in awe of the power of the flame. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a blazing campfire in the woods, prayer candles … Continue reading
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Tagged Candle Magic, Christian, Pagan, Spirituality, Wicca
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Sophia: Lady Wisdom
Sophia is the Greek word for “wisdom.” She has her roots in Hellenistic philosophy and Platonism, but eventually became a central idea in Gnostic Christianity, Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholicism, among others. My favorite image of Sophia comes from Proverbs … Continue reading
Posted in Goddess, Prayer, Spirituality
Tagged holy spirit, holy wisdom, Sophia, Spirituality, Wicca, wisdom
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Ritual: Battleground and Blessing
According to the dictionary, the word “ritual” is defined as, “a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.” BORING! My definition would be “any action or attitude that helps us to … Continue reading
Ostara Intention Setting Ritual
Here is the ritual we used at Welcoming Circle this past Sunday: OSTARA INTENTION SETTING RITUAL CASTING THE CIRCLE—David Taliesin Light the green candle and say: Ostara is behind us, Easter is before us,And spring has just begun.Baby plants are … Continue reading
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Brigid Discernment Ritual
This was the closing ritual for one of Welcoming Circle’s Imbolc celebrations. It can be adapted for solitary practitioners. Images are from the Builders of the Adytum Tarot. I thought you might like to see it as we prepare for … Continue reading
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Our Spiritual Practice
I’ve reached the point in my spiritual journey where I have little patience for arguments and debates about the right way to do spirituality. Instead, I find it much more profitable to listen to spiritual voices and perspectives that are … Continue reading
The Power of Meditation
Meditation is a form of prayer that transcends religious divisions. Both Christians and Wiccans have found solace and power in this form of prayer. Scott Cunningham, in Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, says “It’s a quiet time in … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Meditation, Pagan, Spirituality, Wicca
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Our Spiritual Path
Before the word “Christian” was used, followers of Jesus were known as “The Way” (Acts 9:2, among others). The Greek word used here can also be rendered as “the road” or “the journey.” Early Christians understood they were on a … Continue reading