Ever since the French Revolution, there has been much discussed about the so-called rights of man. Over time, this discussion has confounded natural rights with civil rights, i.e., the rights accorded by law to a citizen, and goods, such as food, medicine, education, which are the products of human activity. … Continue reading
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The Hidden Tradition
Let me affirm that divine union is a work which can be accomplished only by the strong and constant resolution of those who desire it; that there is no other means to this end but the persevering use of a pure will, aided by the works and practice of every virtue, fertilized by prayer, that divine grace may come to help our weakness and lead us to the term of our regeneration. ~ Louis-Claude de Saint-Martin Continue reading
The Son of Duty
The oldest son was begotten for the accomplishment of the duty due the ancestors; the others are the fruit of love. Continue reading
Stages of Initiation
Louis Claude de Saint-Martin separated men into four categories. Man of Torrent The Man of Torrent is caught up in the world process. He accepts things as they appear. He identifies with his thoughts, feelings, likes, dislikes, and desires. However, since they are so variable, he lacks a stable identity, … Continue reading