Baha’i Faith
Tribute to Mr. Ian Semple at the Prayer Station
I met him only once, during my pilgrimage to the Holy Land, back in 2006. Today, Mr. Ian Semple, former member of the Universal House of Justice, passed away. As I was getting ready for the Prayer Station tonight, I saw on Facebook the release from Baha’i News. A friend had re-posted it along with [...]
Spiritual Pursuit Baha’i movie marathon in Arlington and commemoration of the Ascension of Abdu’l-Baha
In this day, to thank God for His bounties consisteth in possessing a radiant heart, and a soul open to the promptings of the spirit. This is the essence of thanksgiving. (Abdu’l-Baha, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Baha, p. 179) After the festivities of Thanksgiving, we invite you to a Spiritual Pursuit Baha’i movie marathon in [...]
Behold the candle
The everlasting Candle shineth in its naked glory. Behold how it hath consumed every mortal veil. O ye moth-like lovers of His light! Brave every danger, and consecrate your souls to its consuming flame. O ye that thirst after Him! Strip yourselves of every earthly affection, and hasten to embrace your Beloved. With a zest [...]
Spiritual Pursuit Baha’i movie marathon and commemoration of the Ascension of Abdu’l-Baha in Arlington – Nov 27
Dear friends, If you are in town the Saturday after Thanksgiving, I hope you would join me for fellowship and refreshments in preparation for the commemoration of the Ascension of Abdu’l-Baha. Bringing a meal you wish to share, would enrich the menu but coming with empty hands and stomach is perfectly OK too — I [...]
And the moment is gone… yet the beauty remains
Night hath succeeded day, and day hath succeeded night, and the hours and moments of your lives have come and gone, and yet none of you hath, for one instant, consented to detach himself from that which perisheth. Bestir yourselves, that the brief moments that are still yours may not be dissipated and lost. Even [...]
Rejoice Ye With Great Joy
I have not attended a more joyous celebration of the Birth of Baha’u’llah in our community in a long time. I am not sure what the reason was? Was it that Sara, a newly declared believer, was hosting the event? Was it because all the children in the community, seven of them, including my little [...]
The Gate to Knowledge
Today we celebrate the Birth of the Bab, the forerunner of Baha’u’llah. I have always felt a deep connection with this young Personage, whose life we will be studying in the Ruhi 4 study circle. Major Baha’i Holy Days have always coincided with major turning points in my life, whether I have been aware of [...]
Radiant Acquiescence
After a few peaceful months, I am facing again a war rising… So here is some food for thought — for myself and for those who care to read: If you want to see the brave, look for those who can forgive. If you want to see the heroic, look at those who can love [...]
Sweet River Waters
O Friends of the Pure and Omnipotent God! To be pure and holy in all things is an attribute of the consecrated soul and a necessary characteristic of the unenslaved mind. The best of perfections is immaculacy and the freeing of oneself from every defect. Once the individual is, in every respect, cleansed and purified, [...]
Rushing Winds
Know thou that all the powers combined have not the power to establish universal peace, nor to withstand the overmastering dominion, at every time and season, of these endless wars. Erelong, however, shall the power of heaven, the dominion of the Holy Spirit, hoist on the high summits the banners of love and peace, and [...]
