Birrell Walsh, PhD, discusses the teachings of the influential Greek mystic/philosopher Diatima, and their relation to Swedenborgian love-theology. Click below for a printable PDF version of the talk: The Tantric Teacher of Ancient Greece Birrell Walsh, PhD is a writer and scholar of comparative religion and mysticism. He has written several novels, …
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In this sermon, Rev. Kit Billings discusses the essential Swedenborgian concept of angelic beings, and how they form an integral part of spiritual reality, which effects us deeply in our own inner (and outer) journeys. Click below for a printable PDF version of Rev. Kit’s message: “Your Angel Allies” – Rev. Kit Billings …
In this sermon, delivered and recorded at the San Francisco Swedenborgian Church on January 5, 2020, Rev. Junchol Lee explores the depth of symbolism in biblical and mythological narratives from a Swedenborgian angle. Rev Junchol Lee – “The Raven and the Dove” (Jan 5, 2020): http://geewhizlabs.com/swedenborg/Sermons/JLSermons/20200105-JL-RavenAndDove.mp3 Rev, Junchol Lee is pastor …
In this Advent sermon, Rev. Kit Billings discusses the themes of light and darkness, and how the biblical story of the Advent and Nativity of Christ relates to our own inner struggle for meaning and illumination. Click below for a printable PDF version of Rev. Kit’s sermon: “While Shepherds Watched” – Rev. Kit …
In this Advent sermon, Rev. Shada Sullivan discusses the ancient image of the “Peaceable Kingdom”, and how its inner and outer manifestation is reflected in a Swedenborgian understanding of the power if the Advent story. Click below for a printable PDF version of Rev. Shada’s sermon: The Peaceable Kingdom – Rev. Shada Sullivan …
In this message, Rev. Kit Billings discusses the ancient prophecies behind the First Advent of Christ, and how this age-old narrative related intimately to our own inner spiritual growth, drawing from the Bible and the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg. Click below for a printable PDF version of Rev. Kit’s sermon: Advent Prophecy -Rev. …
In this message, Rev. Kit Billings discusses the presence of the Divine at the very core of all beings, and how we can intentionally make ourselves aware of, and cultivate, this inner light and vital force. Click below for a printable PDF version of Rev. Kit’s message: The Lord is in You – Rev. Kit …
Swedenborg held a view of the Divine as infinitely and unconditionally forgiving and non-judgmental. At the same time he stresses the importance of forgiveness as an essential spiritual practice in our journey of regeneration. In this sermon, Rev. Hugh Odhner explores the Swedenborgian take on the concept of “forgiveness”, both theologically and practically, and invites …
In this sermon, Rev. Robert McCluskey of Wayfarer’s Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, Rev. Robert McCluskey discusses the Swedenborgian perspective of prayer, and the importance of inner transformation. Click below for a printable PDF version of Rev. McCluskey’s sermon: “When You Pray” -Rev. Robert McCluskey Rev. Robert McCluskey, B.A., M.A., is …
In this sermon, Rev. Hugh Odhner of the Lord’s New Church in Bryn Athyn, PA, explores the meaning of the rite of baptism from a Swedenborgian perspective. Click Below for a printable PDF version of Rev. Odhner’s sermon: “The Meaning of Baptism” – Rev. Hugh Odhner Rev. Hugh Odhner has been an …
