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During the time when regulation prohibit all religious gatherings a weekly contemplation is sent to congregants with which thy may accompany the Act of Consecration from home.
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Setting Beginnings
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by Rev. Reingard Knausenberger
From the stars I have descended – Every soul descends with a life purpose. We can make a commitment now anew to this purpose. Even if we do not have words to formulate what it is in our mind, we can know it is there and hold it in heart’s warmth. To the stars I will uplift myself -- Only the human being can set beginnings, decide to create new beginnings. Freely. The 1st of January as a date for the beginning of a new year is set by human decision, not founded on nature or cultural incentives. Other cultures have set other dates, e.g. the Ethiopian New Year falls on 11 September, while the Chinese New Year is established by the moon and the sun and occurs between 21 January and 20 February. Yes, we can set intentions and commit to them! We can decide to shift from ego-based intentions to soul-based intentions. Individually and communally, we have the capacity to commit to our higher purpose. Freely, knowingly, reliably committed. With Michael I will act – Desmond Tutu has given an example what it means to act with the spirit of St. Michael: fearlessly acting and speaking up (or: not allowing fear to dictate action), being receptive to what is true through a practice of staying connected with the source of existence; with absolute immediate trust in intuition working from the higher mind of conscience; bringing this into action, even proactively; and yet always returning to equanimity. With Christ will I live – Shining our light without reserve; knowing, feeling and owning our worthiness; being in forgiveness, gratitude and peace. Every day, every step a beginning and a fulfilment of going toward our future Self. (In italics: a verse by Rudolf Steiner)
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Painting by Iris Sullivan
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