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Points of Light Newsletter - Volume 4, Number 2
POINTS OF LIGHT
928 EAST FIFTH STREET VOLUME IV #2
Brooklyn, New York 11230-2104
Published by: Temple of the Eternal Light
(718) 438-4878
An "Omni-Denominational" Religious Fellowship
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WELCOME ALL READERS.
POINTS OF LIGHT is the monthly newsletter of TEMPLE OF THE ETERNAL LIGHT. It is
an open forum for anyone to send in articles, poetry, short, short, stories,
advertising or anything else. We desire it to blossom into a cornucopia of
fact, or fantasy relating to modern magickal living, spiritual growth and a
network linking all members of our human family by a chain of fellowship.
With wishes for Love and L.V.X.
Rt. Rev. Jerome Peartree, Publisher Rev. Karen DePolito, Editor
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OPEN INVITATION TO ALL
This event is open to both members and non-members. Please call a day in
advance and let us know you are coming.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23 at 8:00 P.M. CELEBRATION OF THE PIPE OF PEACE in the
NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION.
It is suggested everyone join with us in Spirit and/or Body to preserve the
concept of worldwide peace. Donation: Bring yourself, a friend, some food or
drink. $1.00 Optional
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF A HANDFASTING
You may have wondered why the Temple did not offer a Candlemas Celebration
this year. Here is the reason.
On Candlemas Day, Saturday, February 2, 1991 a wondrous Sacrament of
Handfasting was celebrated by our Priestess, Lady Kathleen (Kat) Hauprich and
Priest, the Reverend George Ford. Lady Karen and Rev. Jerome joined in
performing the ceremony during the celebration of our Gnostic Mass. Although it
was requested the celebration be private, Kat is well-known in Wiccan circles
from here to North Carolina. We ask you all to join with us in wishing these
two well. Send any letters, cards or such in care of them at the Temple
address.
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CANDLEMAS ... A TIME FOR CONTEMPLATION
Through the ages, Celtic and English Wicca legends of Candlemas abound.
This signifies the time for the Earth and its creatures to be fruitful, to
begin anew the germination of old seed already planted. Also is celebrated
Oimelc (Ewe's Milk) to acknowledge the bursting fertility and forthcoming birth
of lambs early in spring season. The R.C. church of Ireland commemorates the
fire aspect of Saint Bridgit who in more Pagan traditions passed through
Ireland. A. well with healing powers is credited to her. Even today, the
Catholic churches Celebrate the "Purification of the Virgin" claiming this
season as their own.
All of these small events lead to the apparent increasing of daylight
hours. It becomes evident to all in the temperate climates that the light is
winning its time over the night. Winter is retreating heralding the renewal of
the spring planting season. The final Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is held before
the Catholic advent of Lent. The last seeds are purchased in preparation for
planting. The final plans are developed for everyone's accomplishment during
the ensuing year.
Allegorically, this is a time for: contemplation, a recharging of
energies, purification of body mind and spirit and the renewal of one's quest
for inner light. During the period from Candlemas to the Spring Equinox, the
ancient farmers reviewed last years harvest and decided what the best crop for
planting this year will be. For the city "farmer" it is a period of
contemplation of tomorrow's goals and the best manner in which to gain them.
The gleaning of the harvest is completed. The purification of ideas and ideals
begun. Now is the time to cast aside the unrealistic goals. Now is the season
to rid oneself of the pollution of pathways upon which we may have
inadvertently tread in the past. With plans finalized, with the seeds of fut
ure harvest ready the Magickian, the Wiccan, the Pagan can surely walk in
harmony with others of like minds into the light of a brilliant fruitful
summer. MAY THE GOD AND GODDESS ILLUMINATE YOUR PATH.
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YIDDUSH YOGA
THIRTEEN TOOLS TOWARD ENLIGHTENMENT
A unique, amazing, original home study program
DEVELOP A GREATER AWARENESS OF SELF. AID YOURSELF IN HEALING.
GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES IN LIVING.
7000 Years Ago, five Rabbis sat quietly discussing the answers that
plagued mankind since the creation. They collected the combined knowledge of
eighteen cultures and civilizations. From Mesopotamia, Sumaria, Phoenecia, and
Egypt came the mythos of universal truth. Five Rabbis codified it, clarified it
and presented it within the pages of a five volumne set of books known as the
Zohar. To all outward appearances, these Rabbis were simply discussing the
weather, farming and the general conversation between scholars. But, once
delving into the nature of their work, one soon will discover a code
unravelling the secrets of life itself. The great Caballistic glyph Otz Chaim,
or The Tree of Life, was developed, discussed and decoded based upon the
revelations contained within the first five biblical books of the Old
Testament.
The average person planning a vacation trip will often delve through
numerous flyers, brochures and travel books to form a "road map" for travel.
This program offers a "road map" through the greatest trip of all, that of life
itself.
This program is composed of 11 amazing lessons revealing the biblical
code in simple form. It relates the nature of creation, of the DNA code, of the
wisdom lying within each and every one of Earth's living creatures; the
greatest of all being our human family. At the end of each lesson there are
questions to be answered and/or exercises to be completed. Send in your
answers for review and grading by the author and Pastor Dr. Jerome Peartree.
Adding to the basic 11 lessons you will receive 3 additional supplements
containing a series of questions and answers between the author and his
students. Herein is contained the finishing touches to secrets heretofore a
mystery. Now clearly revealed to the dedicated seeker and finder, to the
sincere student of the occult.
This is a worthwhile addition to everyone's library. It will enhance the
Wiccan, the Ceremonial Magickian, the Pagan. Use it to gain new insights in
living and worshipping the God and the Goddess.
It is our sincere wish for every member of the human family to be a
vehicle for the manisfestation of inner light. To this end these lessons have
been created.
Now it is up to You!
Your desire to succeed. Your interest in prosperity. Your worship of self.
Send for these lessons NOW!
Temple of the Eternal Light requests a $10.00 registration donation and a
$10.00 donation for each of the eleven lessons. The remaining supplements are
sent without charge.
SEND YOUR DONATION NOW! TEMPLE OF THE ETERNAL LIGHT
928 EAST FIFTH STREET , BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, 11230-2104
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AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SUPPORT
Seldom does the Temple request donations for its services. However, printing
and mailing costs have risen excessively. Therefore, in the last issue I have
requested One Dollar from everyone and anyone wishing to assist the Temple in
continuing this monthly Newsletter, "Points of Light". Thank you to the many
who have responded generously. It is through your efforts rthat "Points of
Light" will remain alive during the forthcoming year.
To those who, as yet, have not acknowledged our request for a donation or at
least returned the coupon below, kindly offer your support of this Newsletter.
If you like it, we will keep it coming.
Kindly include One dollar (more if you like) to assist with the postage and
printing costs. However, the dollar is not mandatory. We enjoy knowing that
you like our newsletter and wish to continue to receive it. Thank you.
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AN ANCIENT MYTHOS
The Caballa indicates that when the last sentient creature on Earth becomes
enlightened ...... The Earth will cease to be!
Science appears to add credence to this by attesting to the nature of a
participant creating (rather than an objective observer viewing ) the Earth.
The participant is credited with creating the reality of which he views.
Therefore, each of us, in essence, has created the Earth as each alone views
it. When it is no longer viewed as being reality ... It will become an
illusion. We are open to responses to these statements. Do you agree or
disagree?
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HANDCRAFTED ROBES - CUSTOM DESIGNED
Especially for YOU! ..... by our Famous Seamstress A*R*A*C*H*N*E
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Wanted for Temple Use .... Used Tricycle
Rev. Karen needs an Adult Tricycle for local errands around the Temple. We will
pay any reasonable price and shipping charge for a Used Adult Tricycle in Good
or Repairable condition. CALL OR WRITE THE TEMPLE ... THANK YOU!
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EXCERPTS FROM "THIRTEEN TOOLS TOWARD ENLIGHTENMENT"
It is said there are guardians around the earth -- 72 of them, anyway,
that King Solomon went ahead and worked to control. This leads me into talking
about Solomon for a bit.
King Solomon was given a choice of three things to have: power, riches,
and wisdom. And he chose wisdom, knowing wisdom would give him everything else.
And it's said that he had the ability to call forth, with certain seals (the
Greater and Lesser Seals), all of the demons that existed in the world. And he
put them all into a bottle, and sealed it with these seals and thew it into the
ocean. The "Pandora's Box" type trip. Then someone came along and -- pop! --
uncorked it, letting them all out. So it's said that if I use his seal, and I
invoke the demons, they must come. Because if they refuse to come, I can demand
they come, and stick them back in the bottle.
The magician is capable of commanding both sides of the force: the angelic
side and the demonic side. The good or evil side, call it what you will.
Remember, "evil" spelled backwards is "live".
(In the same way..Motel spelled backwards is: "Let 'om".)
This feeds into another little tidbit. During the six days of creation
outlined in Genesis, each day ended with the line, "And God saw it and it was
good." But if God created everything, when did he create demons?
The answer is: if you look at the second day of creation, it does not say
"And God saw it and it was good." The Hebrews say that His entire workings were
not completed by the end of the second day, the task that God was working on.
Therefore, He saw it unfinished, and did not make his statement. The
Caballists say that's the day He created demons. It's not that he saw them as
evil. He simply saw them as opposites -- angels of the earth, protectors of the
earth, protectors of the portals. A Kingdom here on earth, as opposed to a
Kingdom in heaven.
From that time on -- from the time that Adam was kicked out of the Garden
of Eden, and Michael was stationed there with a flaming sword to keep him out,
Michael and Satan have been fighting the war for the control of man. The
evolutionary forces versus involutionary forces, two opposites.
D: What about the idea that Satan was a good angel who went bad?
S: Bad, schmad. Satan was an angel that got smart.
Frankly, the term "Satan" is a Christian concept. I see Heaven and Hell as
a Christian concept. A concept created primarily to control, rather than to
inform. The idea of "hell" came from the Sumerians. "Edinnazu!" means, "Go to
the desert!" The desert is a hot place. The Sumerians' civilization dealt
primarily with the cosmology, with exorcisms -- not invoking good, as much as
getting rid of evil.
Hopefully, the enlightened individual deals more with invoking good. "Come
thou forth, and bring to me the energy and light", rather than getting rid of
the dark. Essentially, it's the same thing: you get rid of the dark, you bring
in light.
God created Man in his image, according to Genesis. But something has been
left out of the second chapter of that book -- namely, the realization that
Adam was only part of an individual. He was the masculine side, the transmitter
of knowledge.
And as such, he was forbidden to eat of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil.
Because when one is transmitting -- as now, when I am exposing my masculine
aspect to you -- I am not leaving myself open to receive knowledge. And you, in
turn, are the receptor. Even though you happen to be a woman, at the same time,
you can be a man, too, and turn the whole thing around and expose your
masculine aspect. And teach me, or anyone else, knowledge. So Adam as the
transmitter, was forbidden to eat of the fruit...
(i.e., to receive) knowledge. It was after this prohibition, that the woman was
created. And so the woman was never forbidden to eat that fruit. Scripture, as
it is commonly understood, depicts the serpent as saying, "Hey lady, how come
you ain't eating none of this stuff?" and her reply, "Well, God prohibited
that." But that's not true. God only prohibited Adam. This woman, by the way,
was never called Eve in the Garden of Eden. She was called "woman", coming from
the Hebrew "Ah-sher", the root meaning "fire" or "spirit". The woman was the
feminine aspect of Man, and as such was the receiver. Therefore, no matter how
or what people, male or female, may think, say or feel, woman and man were
created to work in harmony with each other within an individual body and also
within the main body of the world in which we live. Male and female were
created to be and always will be equals. So feminists of the world and male
chauvinists alike....Go boil some eggs!X-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-X
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