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Buddhism and Christianity
There is great wisdom in other religious and spiritual traditions which can inform one’s spiritual journey. This paper examines Buddhism and looks mainly at the similarities between Buddhism and Christianity.
John Scoble
Jun 57 min read
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The Cosmic Egg: The Four Stories of Life
Father Richard Rohr uses the metaphor of a “cosmic egg” to explain how stories offer us meaningful connections to ourselves, one another, and the divine.
Richard Rohr
May 85 min read
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Non-dual Consciousness
The spiritual journey is enhanced by using non-dual consciousness. This paper explores its meaning and application.
John Scoble and Lee-Anne Perry
Apr 37 min read
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Lessons from Pilgrims and Mystics
This articles highlights key themes for the spiritual journey from pilgrims and mystics.
John Scoble
Mar 711 min read
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Indigenous Spirituality and Christianity
References are provided for relevant books and podcasts on this topic
Rev'd Canon Dr Garry Worete Deverell
Feb 52 min read
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Gratitude and Spiritual Trust
What is required to be happier and more fulfilled? To be at peace with what we have?
Liz Jones
Jan 155 min read
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The Abandonment of Religion
This article examines the inter-relationships between spirituality, theology and religion
Robert van Mourik
Nov 6, 20245 min read
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Discernment
Discernment is a process that we can use to help us make important decisions, to ensure they are the right decisions for us
John Scoble
Oct 2, 20248 min read
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Learning How to See
Our next meeting will focus on Brian McLaren's list of 13 biases which he says can also affect the development of our personal worldview.
Liz Jones
Sep 4, 20247 min read
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Interpreting your Worldview
Previously, we have examined Ken Wilber's spiritual worldviews. Here, Rohr presents a model of alternative worldviews
John Scoble
Aug 12, 20243 min read
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The Importance of Consciousness in Spirituality (Unabridged)
"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience." - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Robert van Mourik
Jul 6, 20244 min read
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The Importance of Consciousness in Spirituality
This is the feature article on the home page of the website
Robert van Mourik
Jul 6, 20243 min read
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After Death - What Comes?
the afterlife is of significant importance. If you were “really good (saint-like)”, you entered into Heaven. If you were “bad”,
Stephen Dyer
Jun 15, 20244 min read
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Nature and Spirituality
Ecology is a huge subject. Many writers have written books on the subject, including Pope Francis, so it is somewhat daunting to prepare a
John Scoble
Jun 4, 20246 min read
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Reimagining God
"Unless religion changes and adapts to the evolving world, it cannot do what it has the capacity to do: enkindle a zest for life.”
Robert van Mourik
Apr 15, 202411 min read
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A Victim Mentality
The purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the phenomenon of a Victim Mentality, explain it and encourage the reader to reflect on it
Brendan O'Sullivan
Mar 5, 20249 min read
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Death and Re-Birth
The purpose of this paper is to explore the spiritual dimensions of death and rebirth for individuals, groups and organisations.
John Scoble
Feb 24, 20249 min read
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Not Enoughness
The following is an extract from a new book, Come Forth, by James Martin, SJ., worthy of reflection
James Martin SJ
Dec 2, 20234 min read
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From Co-dependency to an Adult Faith (Abridged version)
Co-dependency occurs when one places an excessive reliance on another at the expense of their own mature development.
Robert van Mourik
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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From Co-dependency to an Adult Faith
Co-dependency exists and has been fostered by the church. It denies the inherent wisdom each of us has and impacts our spiritual growth.
Robert van Mourik
Nov 30, 202313 min read
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