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Tree of Life – Level 1, Lesson 7: Monasticism

Monasticism has always been present in Christianity. The Ancient Apostolic Church had an inner group of virgins and ascetics, and by the second half of the 3rd century men had adopted a form of anchorite life in the desert. Among them was Anthony who is considered the founder of anchorite monasticism in Christianity.

22Apr

Tree of Life – Level 1, Lesson 7: Nicon

Until comparatively recent years little was known of the life of Nicon, the great reformer, except that he was an ecclesiastical power in Russia during the 17th century. In many respects his effect upon the Greek Catholic Church was like the effect of Luther upon Roman Catholicism.

22Apr

Tree of Life – Level 1, Lesson 7: American Christianity

The history of Christianity in America begins with the landing of the Mayflower. These dissenters from the religious oppression of England formed a “Compact” or voluntary church covenant. A

22Apr

Tree of Life – Level 1, Lesson 7: The All-Around Christian

In our attempt to attain a higher initiation we are following the ancient teachings with the hope that during our daily living we will pass the tests necessary to rise up one more rung in the ladder of initiation, to eventually reach a place that we will freed from the cycle of reincarnation and join that glorious

15Apr

The Golden Force

The Golden Force is considered a primer, or elementary textbook, which serves as a general introduction to the spiritual work of the Holy Order of MANS, including working with the Christ Light within you.

15Apr

Introductory Spiritual Exercises

As part of your training in the Holy Order of MANS, you will receive spiritual exercises designed to develop latent faculties in your thinking, feeling, and willpower. Just as an athlete has a workout routine, you will have an inner routine, one that will prepare you for the enhanced experiences you will have as

15Apr

The Initiatory Narrative

The initiatory narrative is an adventure story that has embedded within it the elements of spiritual growth. This adventure story was referred to by Joseph Campbell as the Hero’s Journey. The story itself is an allegory of spiritual growth. The initiatory narrative embedded within the story is the personal

15Apr

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Tree of Life – Level 1, Lesson 7: Monasticism

Tree of Life – Level 1, Lesson 7: Nicon

Tree of Life – Level 1, Lesson 7: American Christianity

Tree of Life – Level 1, Lesson 7: The All-Around Christian

The Golden Force

Introductory Spiritual Exercises

The Initiatory Narrative

Orange Concentration Exercise

Retrospection Exercise

Visualization – Beginning

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