Religion

concept: test of faith

Request: wondering at what level this paradigm is experienced as true, the idea that God tests us to see if we will believe in Him, even in bad circumstances. You see it a lot in Christian teachings as a way to explain the hardships and vicissitudes of life.

Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska

"It reflects her thoughts, prayers and reported visions and conversations with Jesus on Divine Mercy" -- wikipedia.

surrendering one's life to Jesus Christ

Priority request: when I contemplate this, it brings peace.

Godliness and suffering, combined

The spiritual trap of thinking you're getting closer to God by suffering, such as by endless dark nights of the soul.

level: God is a person

Request: In religious such as Christianity, Judaism exists belief that God is a person. What is the level of consciousness of this belief?

church bells ringing

By request.

wearing religious jewelry

Such as crosses, stars of David, etc.

Pali Canon (tripitaka)

The standard collection of scriptures in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, as preserved in the Pāli language. It is the most complete extant early Buddhist canon — wikipedia.

praying to saints

LoC of this spiritual practice.

T/F: Jesus can take one to enlightenment

Request: It would be comforting to know...

Prayer life Stink? A short guide on how to talk with God, not to God

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T/F: everyone needs Jesus

Request: Perhaps the solution to most people’s problem may just be Jesus or an enlightened teacher.

ahimsa

Request: principle of nonviolence, emphasizing respect for all living beings in thought, word, and action.

Summa Theologica, by Thomas Aquinas

Request: Since he had a major effect on Catholicism, e.g. the fonts of morality, I figured his work would be of great value to calibrate.

the Holy Spirit is what makes life livable

The Holy Spirit is the divine comfort and protection offered to us in this world. May it be your constant companion and source of direction. May it heal your psyche and divest you of all illusion.