Five Good Words; Whitsun Gathering
Five Good Words Whitsun Gathering with Orland Bishop and Friends
Recording now available in the store.
Why do we celebrate Whitsun and what is its meaning?
Rudolf Steiner calls Whitsun the festival of the free Individuality. He writes in The Festivals and Their Meaning,
“And then there comes before us the mighty picture, with a force that works like a force present in the soul itself. Then do we feel the future, as the first understanders felt it under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, if only we are willing to make alive in our souls that which knows nothing of the boundaries separating the different parts of humanity and speaks a language which all souls, all the world over, can understand. We feel the thought of peace, of love, of harmony, which lies in the Whitsun thought. And we feel this Whitsun thought enlivening our Whitsun festival.”
Recorded May 31, Whitsun Sunday
Five Good Words: An ASA Online Community Exploration of Whitsun with Orland Bishop.
Together we will explore the meaning of this festival during a time when many things are unknown. Orland writes in his book The Seventh Shrine, “What is awakened in the human being in a time of difficulty is the predisposition to make contact with the spiritual world, the invisible guidance within one’s destiny.”
This gathering will open with 12 people each sharing five good words which are resounding in their hearts in contemplating this festival. We will also invite you to speak your own five good words “which all souls, all the world over, can understand.”
Artwork generously shared by Iris Sullivan
Whitsun
Michael’s sword flashes.
The light of Christ quickens the hearts
of those who bend their knees
In awe
gratitude
and love.
The sisters Logic and Wisdom awaken
from their dark sleep.
Fear slithers back into its murky swamp. Empires bow their heads in repentance.
So grateful this is happening to bring us along as community of care
My friend would like to take this class, but only has a land line. Will you provide a land line number so she can participate? Please email me back at this address and I will keep her informed. Her name is Linda Leah Knudson and she is a member of the society. Thank you!
Veronica Oliva-Clour
Dear Laura,
Thank you for offering this work.
I would like to make a donation and register , but do not send money electronically. Is their another way to donate in order to join?
Warm regards
Maureen
Thank you for offering this Whitsun gathering at a time when it is especially needed.
Beautiful artwork for contemplative preparation
Yes, the art work is excellent. Thank you for the posting of a recording of the event. The time of the gathering is after midnight for me at the other side of the earth. Blessings to all.
Marianne
thank you for this so very timely offering
Who did that artwork? Was it a pastel by Iris?
Yes – “Artwork generously shared by Iris Sullivan”
I would love to hear this but its 12.30 BST here which is too late for me. Is it being recorded. Can i hear it ? If so how?
Many thanks
Amelia
Do visit the store – http://www.anthroposophy.org/store – where our recorded events and webinars are available.
Thanks Laura Orland and all who made this event possible.
Thank you to Iris for sharing her beautiful art work. Lois Schroff