by Ralph Calabria, DMC Executive Editor Given the state of the world today, you may be hearing people use the word “apocalyptic” to describe the chaos. But “apocalypse,” a Greek word, does not mean chaos. It means “uncovering” or “revelation.” Thus St. John’s Apocalypse, the last book in the Bible, is commonly known as the […]
Tag: Yogananda
The earth is flat and other fallacies
I recently attended a gathering of people who were discussing reconciling religious beliefs and reason. The gathering included people of different religions; it is not only Christians who face this struggle. Each person described their confusion and anguish in deciding to believe or to reject particular tenets of their religion. No one found it easy […]
“Ye are gods”
The mission of Jesus was to deliver a message and a method for us to become “gods.” When we believe on him, as a truthful messenger with a message, we become his followers. This blog concentrates on his message, the next one on his methods, and then a blog on how he fulfilled his mission. […]
Jesus unified spiritual teachings with spiritual discipline
Many evangelists and priests claim that to gain eternal life you must believe on Jesus, have faith in the Bible, and/or go to Church. To me, these seem like distorted claims and illogical conclusions. Incomplete because they are not based upon what Jesus really taught and how he lived. So, when St Paul said, “But […]
Some things don’t make sense
Has this thought ever crossed your mind about Christianity? I am not suggesting that all of Christianity makes no sense, just some of its ideology. I will compare the simple spiritual message of Jesus’ against the offensive theology of Christianity. This good news of Jesus was how to gain eternal life through love of God, […]
Are you happier when you give or receive?
By Ralph Calabria If you compare these two actions – give and receive- is there one which makes you happier in your life? How you answer this question reveals a lot about your interests and priorities in life. It shows your priorities in love, the sweetest mystery of all time and which action makes you […]
Acquire new Knowledge
We all learn in public school, acquire new knowledge and progress through many grades. This same learning, change and progress should be true for religion. But alas, it seems that most religious institutions today offer only one class. A recent article in the Washington Post reads The Protestant Reformation was 500 years ago. What needs reform […]
Earth peace through Self peace
Lessons from Yogiraj “Earth peace through Self peace.” -Yogiraj By Ralph Calabria I’m back from my weekend at Niagara Falls, NY with Yogiraj. It was, in effect, a spiritual family reunion with Yogiraj and 48 student yogis. I felt instantly at ease with everyone. We understood each other. We encouraged each other. […]
Mysteries of Human Existence – Sacred Sciences
Mysteries of Human Existence – Sacred Sciences Albert Einstein once said, “It seems to me that whoever doesn’t wonder about the truth in religion and in science might as well be dead.” I have wondered quite a bit about the truth in both religion and science so Albert might have said, “Ralph you’re all right.” […]
EASTER RESURRECTION
Our idea of Easter is that the “Christ” state of Omnipresent Consciousness which Jesus manifested was gained by “growing in (spiritual) wisdom.” This awareness was manifested in Yogananda and all Avatars. It is also available to those disciples who strive and work for it. But most religious followers are not aware that this consciousness exists […]