Your post resonated with me. I was baptized Catholic, but have always (from a young age) had an issue with how religion played out in real life. Even as a child, I was struck by the hypocrisy of many of the faithful. I've also always mistrusted authority and the "narrative" to the point of being a loaner. I am easily turned off by those who espouse a party line, even when the idea aligns with my belief. Thank you for sharing this!
I think that the creator must love you very much, Tessa, and smile when you find the courage to hit 'send' and let it rip. Thank you for all that you share from the heart of your soul ... blessings of health, love, and strength to you all the rest of your life.
Thank you Sharon!! You comment made me feel very good, and I think the Creator really loves us all, it's our job to accept it and accept all the help as well.
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Writing from a secular land of a thousand brands ... uh ... 'gods'. But among a very few spiritual people too, I resonate with the possibilities you raise, and ease them a warm silence akin to what thieves share in the night ... but with the Platonic ideals of what is good, what is true, and what is beautiful.
Mixing metaphors, we may never reach the promised land ... or maybe we're all carrying a piece of it inside. And if I am very quiet and attentive, I might catch a glimpse now and then .... in those empty spaces between your words, the pregnant silences between paragraphs.
I wish you the power to persevere, truth to guide you, and love as the process and the destination.
Thank you Tessa. I was shocked at what Santa had stuffed in my stocking this morning ... a warning that my naughty list was exceeding my good, and a bunch of typos to remind me that sooner or later, bad sight would win the footrace with sentiment. 🙃
A little extra coffee in my coffee might help that. For now. Expect lots of typos to come. Have a fantastic New Year!
Just woke up Xmas morning to correct those embarrassing typos, and discover yet a new gem to read in you. I'm glad I could tickle your funny bone — and to tell the truth, I'm kind of tired of that 'land of a thousand gods' thingy ... just playing into the hand of Exotic-Orientalism that Japan Inc. has played so well for so long. It took me decades to realize they are pretty much the same as the rest of us — though a bit more standardized and regimented and regulated by questionable (to be charitable) institutions for my taste.
I think this is right - Archbishop Vigano on a group call a few weeks ago made so many accurate observations but then said our redemption could only come through his brand. I thought this is inevitable because it is what he believes and one should make allowances - and that people can think in parallel while not believing exactly the same thing in the same way. Also, it is not at all my experience that adherents of any religion have any monopoly on goodness, and goodness seems to be separate from any specific religion. Skip a few weeks and Vigano is Tweeting (!!!) that there is a deep church like the deep state, and the present Pope has to do as he is told, or else. You also put me in mind of Kazantzakis’s Christ Recrucified - the last paragraph
“Priest Fotis listened to the bell pealing gaily, announcing that Christ was coming down on earth to save the world. He shook his head and heaved a sigh: In vain, my Christ, in vain, he muttered; two thousand years have gone by and men crucify You still. When will You be born, my Christ, and not be crucified any more, but live among us for eternity.”
Once also I had a similar conversation with the last Archbishop of Canterbury but three (a much better man than the present globalist bureaucrat) asking him why those specific events were more significant than the many recurrences, and I think he admitted to not knowing (it also turned out he’d lived through great horrors in the Second World War). I admittedly at the time was busy trying to be clever rather than wise.
Thank you, John, and your words are very important!!
I missed Archbishop Vigano's presentation (that I was very much looking forward to but then something came up). Then I read one of his talks and I almost shared it with great joy and passion mid-talk but then came across the "exclusivity clause" and felt wounded and very disappointed that such a great man of such tremendous courage none the less believed in the right to dominate for HIS theology. I think that once we, as a human family, confront that inner tyrant in every way, will be a beautiful time, and no more great resets. And the reason I wrote that blog post was to invoke thinking about this very complex matter.
I tried to talk to priests when I was a teen, asking them questions I didn't understand. Every time, they were giving me dogma. It didn't help my quest. And even so, in all the complexity of all this, we are to love one another (when the other person is sincere and not trying to deliberately trick) and forgive each other's mistakes, I think. While being fully grounded in what is true to us. All sounds lofty but I don't know how else to do this....
Vigano called Francis a non Catholic pope. He was trained as a priest and this is shocking. He's not Catholic. And he calls Francis pope, then ignores him.
He should say, Francis is a Non Catholic Non pope. Then he would be free to ignore this wretch
Thank you Tessa for such a beautiful and inspiring message. Your posts have really been a great help in keeping me motivated by my love for others. Your warnings to always be aware of the tyrant in the mirror continue to influence my actions. I do not respect the evil actions of the predators but I try to remember that their souls are also on a journey and I do believe and respect that. Merry Christmas Tessa and know that I sincerely appreciate your work.
Fine words Tessa. You're bang on the money. The universe is indeed made of love. I love the final picture and would caption it with SANTA KLAUS ISN'T COMING TO TOWN. Merry Christmas to you !!
spot-on. Tessa. one-size-fits-all spirituality is just as useless as one-size-fits-all medicine.
and thanks for the clips from last year. just as sick and funny now as they were then.
i think that if we are present and choose to be on the side of the angels - whatever or whoever the angels may be in our own practice - we can start the big shift. 2023 is going to be epic and infinitely grateful you are leading the way! merry xmas!
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Thank you, dear Tessa, for sharing your thoughts here. For me, as a very recent widow filled with despair, I believe it was the Holy Spirit Who visited me and reminded me that Christ had stamped out death. It was
a great and sustaining gift that spoke of pure love. This is the message. A very loving and blessed Christmas to you! Athena
Dear Athena, thank you!!! I initially misread your comment and responded with the best of intentions to something you didn't say. I apologize! I emailed you to clarify. Merry Christmas and love to you and yours!! xoxo
Thank you! I've had very similar thoughts over the past year especially, and have also been reluctant to express them, for fear of offending my "religious" friends. But I think it's important. I've cross-posted this. Thank you!
I’m with you totally. Thank you for your uncensored message. You are one of many of us who incarnated to bring back love.
Thank you, Karen!! Hugs!!
Thank you, Tessa. Big hugs back.
Your post resonated with me. I was baptized Catholic, but have always (from a young age) had an issue with how religion played out in real life. Even as a child, I was struck by the hypocrisy of many of the faithful. I've also always mistrusted authority and the "narrative" to the point of being a loaner. I am easily turned off by those who espouse a party line, even when the idea aligns with my belief. Thank you for sharing this!
I think that the creator must love you very much, Tessa, and smile when you find the courage to hit 'send' and let it rip. Thank you for all that you share from the heart of your soul ... blessings of health, love, and strength to you all the rest of your life.
Thank you Sharon!! You comment made me feel very good, and I think the Creator really loves us all, it's our job to accept it and accept all the help as well.
Writing from a secular land of a thousand brands ... uh ... 'gods'. But among a very few spiritual people too, I resonate with the possibilities you raise, and ease them a warm silence akin to what thieves share in the night ... but with the Platonic ideals of what is good, what is true, and what is beautiful.
Mixing metaphors, we may never reach the promised land ... or maybe we're all carrying a piece of it inside. And if I am very quiet and attentive, I might catch a glimpse now and then .... in those empty spaces between your words, the pregnant silences between paragraphs.
I wish you the power to persevere, truth to guide you, and love as the process and the destination.
Merry Christmas Tessa.
Merry Christmas, Steven!! Beautiful words. Thank you, and my best wishes to you as well!! xoxo
Thank you Tessa. I was shocked at what Santa had stuffed in my stocking this morning ... a warning that my naughty list was exceeding my good, and a bunch of typos to remind me that sooner or later, bad sight would win the footrace with sentiment. 🙃
A little extra coffee in my coffee might help that. For now. Expect lots of typos to come. Have a fantastic New Year!
steve
Land of a thousand brands, indeed! LOL!!!
Hello Pat.
Just woke up Xmas morning to correct those embarrassing typos, and discover yet a new gem to read in you. I'm glad I could tickle your funny bone — and to tell the truth, I'm kind of tired of that 'land of a thousand gods' thingy ... just playing into the hand of Exotic-Orientalism that Japan Inc. has played so well for so long. It took me decades to realize they are pretty much the same as the rest of us — though a bit more standardized and regimented and regulated by questionable (to be charitable) institutions for my taste.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you!
steve
Merry Christmas!
Tessa
I think this is right - Archbishop Vigano on a group call a few weeks ago made so many accurate observations but then said our redemption could only come through his brand. I thought this is inevitable because it is what he believes and one should make allowances - and that people can think in parallel while not believing exactly the same thing in the same way. Also, it is not at all my experience that adherents of any religion have any monopoly on goodness, and goodness seems to be separate from any specific religion. Skip a few weeks and Vigano is Tweeting (!!!) that there is a deep church like the deep state, and the present Pope has to do as he is told, or else. You also put me in mind of Kazantzakis’s Christ Recrucified - the last paragraph
“Priest Fotis listened to the bell pealing gaily, announcing that Christ was coming down on earth to save the world. He shook his head and heaved a sigh: In vain, my Christ, in vain, he muttered; two thousand years have gone by and men crucify You still. When will You be born, my Christ, and not be crucified any more, but live among us for eternity.”
Once also I had a similar conversation with the last Archbishop of Canterbury but three (a much better man than the present globalist bureaucrat) asking him why those specific events were more significant than the many recurrences, and I think he admitted to not knowing (it also turned out he’d lived through great horrors in the Second World War). I admittedly at the time was busy trying to be clever rather than wise.
Thank you, John, and your words are very important!!
I missed Archbishop Vigano's presentation (that I was very much looking forward to but then something came up). Then I read one of his talks and I almost shared it with great joy and passion mid-talk but then came across the "exclusivity clause" and felt wounded and very disappointed that such a great man of such tremendous courage none the less believed in the right to dominate for HIS theology. I think that once we, as a human family, confront that inner tyrant in every way, will be a beautiful time, and no more great resets. And the reason I wrote that blog post was to invoke thinking about this very complex matter.
I tried to talk to priests when I was a teen, asking them questions I didn't understand. Every time, they were giving me dogma. It didn't help my quest. And even so, in all the complexity of all this, we are to love one another (when the other person is sincere and not trying to deliberately trick) and forgive each other's mistakes, I think. While being fully grounded in what is true to us. All sounds lofty but I don't know how else to do this....
Tessa, you are kind person. You've almost certainly never talked to a Catholic priest.
Vatican II was coming out party for a church mocking Holy Mother Church
Vigano called Francis a non Catholic pope. He was trained as a priest and this is shocking. He's not Catholic. And he calls Francis pope, then ignores him.
He should say, Francis is a Non Catholic Non pope. Then he would be free to ignore this wretch
Thank you Tessa for such a beautiful and inspiring message. Your posts have really been a great help in keeping me motivated by my love for others. Your warnings to always be aware of the tyrant in the mirror continue to influence my actions. I do not respect the evil actions of the predators but I try to remember that their souls are also on a journey and I do believe and respect that. Merry Christmas Tessa and know that I sincerely appreciate your work.
Thank you, William, and Merry Christmas!! xoxo
Fine words Tessa. You're bang on the money. The universe is indeed made of love. I love the final picture and would caption it with SANTA KLAUS ISN'T COMING TO TOWN. Merry Christmas to you !!
Thank you Paul, and thank you for your courage as well. Merry Christmas!!
So beautiful! And isn't it strange that thinking about, writing about, and feeling into spiritual matters is more radical than political anarchy?
Thank you Connie!!! And I think it is because all things come from the spirit world, and being in balance is what keeps us alive!! xoxo
spot-on. Tessa. one-size-fits-all spirituality is just as useless as one-size-fits-all medicine.
and thanks for the clips from last year. just as sick and funny now as they were then.
i think that if we are present and choose to be on the side of the angels - whatever or whoever the angels may be in our own practice - we can start the big shift. 2023 is going to be epic and infinitely grateful you are leading the way! merry xmas!
Thank you, you are always so kind!!! Merry Christmas to you!!
" do unto others as you would have done unto you "
Have a safe and joyful Cristmas with family loved ones.....in these times, we may just come to see where love really resides.....!🙏
Thank you, Grant!! Merry Christmas!!
Thank you, dear Tessa, for sharing your thoughts here. For me, as a very recent widow filled with despair, I believe it was the Holy Spirit Who visited me and reminded me that Christ had stamped out death. It was
a great and sustaining gift that spoke of pure love. This is the message. A very loving and blessed Christmas to you! Athena
Dear Athena, thank you!!! I initially misread your comment and responded with the best of intentions to something you didn't say. I apologize! I emailed you to clarify. Merry Christmas and love to you and yours!! xoxo
Merry Christmas Tessa! May the season be filled with love and joy! For what it’s worth - I agree with you!😊🎄☃️❤️
Thank you Riff! Merry Christmas!!
Christina Rossetti has an answer:
In the bleak midwinter
BY CHRISTINA ROSSETTI
In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,
In the bleak midwinter, long ago.
Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain;
Heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign.
In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed
The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.
Enough for Him, whom cherubim, worship night and day,
Breastful of milk, and a mangerful of hay;
Enough for Him, whom angels fall before,
The ox and ass and camel which adore.
Angels and archangels may have gathered there,
Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air;
But His mother only, in her maiden bliss,
Worshipped the beloved with a kiss.
What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;
Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RihuTtICxYo
Merry Christmas Tessa and happy-healthy-joyful-humorous life!
(okay, maybe a bit of sarcasm will be okay)
Thank you, Vaios!! Merry Christmas!!
Thank you! I've had very similar thoughts over the past year especially, and have also been reluctant to express them, for fear of offending my "religious" friends. But I think it's important. I've cross-posted this. Thank you!
Thank you, Bretigne!! xoxo
Beautiful Tessa. I agree with you. Thank you for posting. Love is the most powerful force in the universe. Merry Christmas to you!!!
Thank you, Ana!! Merry Christmas!! xoxo