The Esoteric Connection

Holy Night 11 applied to November

05 Nov 2016

January 3-4 – Scorpio It is the eleventh night. It is the struggle with the Guardian of the Threshold. We must build within us the mystery of the grail castle. We must profess loyalty to the Almighty in Scorpio. R. Steiner The eleventh night: The struggle with the Guardian of... Read More

Holy Night 10 applied to October

01 Oct 2016

The night in which the highest offering of service increases; obedience-listening-hearing to learn, to the inner voice and the signs of the Divine. Mystery: The voice in us through various incarnations: Its clarity increases by sacrifice and decision. Rudolf Steiner’s indications for the Holy Nights given to Herbert Hahn This... Read More

How do we help others grieve?

06 Sep 2016

On day 7 of the Retreat, Rev Mario Schoenmaker spoke about an important principle in, what he termed, esoteric psychology. He said, “whereby you (and it is a Biblical concept as well) cry with those who cry, have pain with those who are in pain, are joyful with those who... Read More

Do we weep for the darkness in this world, or do we weep because of the blindness that can’t see the light?

03 Sep 2016

In the evening of day 4 during the 1996 Retreat I have been quoting from, Rev Mario spoke these words: “Weep my child, says the voice, weep until there are no tears left. Weep for the unrighteousness, the injustice, the violence, the tortured souls, weep for those who have no... Read More

Do you experience Christ?

03 Sep 2016

It is because of my teacher and spiritual mentor, Rev Mario Schoenmaker, that I try to shed new light on Bible texts. He was a master at this. I am revisiting the last retreat he led before he died (12.1.1997), it was 20 years ago this week. When someone says... Read More

Ninth Holy Night applied to September

02 Sep 2016

January 1-2 – Virgo Now follow the three nights of the crown. Detachment from intellect alone, or separate the intellect from the earthly bondage and purposefulness. It is the Triple Holy Night in which the lower self surrenders and there remains only the desire to serve, to give oneself. Rudolf... Read More

What it means to be sons and daughters of God

31 Aug 2016

On this day, 20 years ago, my beloved spiritual teacher and mentor spoke these words. They inspire everything I write, think and feel. For creation, that is nature, waits with eager longing for the revelation of the Sons of God. Romans 8:19 “Reading this verse, I stood still for a... Read More

Do We Really Understand Destiny?

07 Aug 2016

Every event in our life has deep meaning. Whether an event creates joy or sadness, it is significant. The significance mostly goes unnoticed while we have no understanding of reincarnation and karma – even for those who accept the fact of reincarnation. It is not enough to accept reincarnation and... Read More