Christmas Poem

　

　

THE CHRISTMAS VOICE

BY

REVEREND KURT FONDRIEST

Christmas 2011

The circle shaped man of snow had a human heart they said

The child of a life promise laid in a bed of straw they sang

The winged biblical messengers praising the holiest of all they dreamt of

The old clock of life washing away an old year they

chased

Peace and love in their world is what they hoped

The turning of seasons is what they became

A present from the soul is what they were

In all just being human is what they knew

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Father's Day Poem

"THE GREAT FATHER"

 

AND THE CHILDREN OF THIS 3RD PLANET LOOKED UPWARDS

ASKING THE GREAT FATHER

FOR

PEACE

LOVE

UTOPIA

 

THE GREAT FATHER GAZED ONTO HIS CREATION

WHY HE ASKED

ARE YOU THE ONLY KIND OF ALL MY CREATIONS TO ASK

TO

NEED

WANT

PRAY

BUT MOSTLY OF ALL

TO

FORGET

 

 

YOU NEED NOT ASK ME FOR THESE THINGS

BUT

OF

YOURSELVES

 

 

ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE

COULD I HAVE SAID IT ANY SIMPLIER

 

 

HAPPY FATHERS DAY , 2011

DR. KURTEOUS KITSCH

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The Candle is lit

Because of the Resurrection, the Paschal candle is now lit.

It will light our path as God sees fit.

No longer will we need to stumble in darkness.

All creation is eternally blessed.

The candle flame is burning bright.

Millions of Pilgrims now walk in the light.

Christ the Alpha and Omega carries the candle.

God chose Christ to be his holy mantle.

The King of Kings illuminated the way.

Christ is the light of endless day.

Christ is the sun that caresses our cheeks.

It is the gift of God for those who seek.

Rejoice greatly for the light is near.

Walk in the light without hesitation or fear.

The light will lead those who stay the course.

Walk in the light without any remorse.

The candle is lit will you carry the torch?

Or will you let stand idly on the porch?

© Andrew Pell 24/04/11 (Easter Sunday)

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Surrendering the How

“Surrendering the How”
by Camille Sanzone
©
May 2004


Surrendering the HOW
sounds like an easy task
not too much to ask;
Surrendering the HOW...
but can I do it NOW?
I am THAT I am,
A part of the Great I AM,
and I think I can...
surrender the HOW, that is,
if it’s not a scam.
Would you like to?
Are you psyched too?
Do you want to surrender the HOW?
Let’s take a look, friend.
Noses out of books then,
and find the place of WOW.
WOW, the capital of OZ,
I wouldn’t lie; it was;
stands for World of Wonder!
Bolts of lightening...please!
Now the sound of thunder!
WOW is where all the HOWS,
once surrendered, live.
It’s where we self forgive.
Are you interested in
surrendering the HOW?
It would mean less worry,
less having to hurry,
and less being sorry.
I do not like to worry.
I do not like being sorry.
Sorry.
“But I want to know how
things could possibly work out!”
I hear you jump and shout:
“GOD, GIVE ME SOME CLOUT?”
OK. I would like some too.
CLOUT, that is.
I don’t need to be a wiz,
but I would like not just a little,
for having just a piddle,
would be like playing a fiddle
while Rome burns...yada yada...
and will not help me solve the riddle.
What riddle?
Surrendering the HOW, of course.
For while it sounds like giving up,
it’s a veritable Living Cup,
the proverbial and valiant white horse.
“Surrender the HOW?” you say.
“I’m not a quitter,
just a dream sitter,
waiting for them to hatch.”
Is it so hard giving up the struggle,
or is it admitting you’re a Muggle?
Ah, therein lies the catch!
I want some Harry Potter magic!
Get rid of all life’s static.
Have all things democratic;
but I would not,
I could not,
wave a magic wand
and all my cares be gone.
You might say, “I’d like it.”
But you would soon see
you’d miss having the satisfaction,
the sense of responsibility.
For while we say
we’d like all our problems solved,
and, at that, in a jiffy,
the thought of losing all the glory
of telling our own little story
sounds just a wee bit iffy.
Surrendering the HOW
isn’t selling out the sacred COW!
It’s saying...I trust
because I must
or I’ll ever be in the dark.
And being in the dark
is no picnic in the park.
In fact, I’d say it’s rather stark.
I want multi-colored socks,
I want to out-sly the clever fox.
I want to live outside the box.
I want to hop on a train of thought
and not have it be for naught.
Surrendering the HOW...
Ah! I get it now.
Do my thing.
Don’t forget to sing.
Take out life’s sting
by removing fear and doubt.
Know that no matter what I see,
the best is yet to be,
and that a higher power
has it all figured out.





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As a long time member of ULC, Rev. Long created the seminary site to help train our ministers. We also have a huge selection of Universal Life Church  minister supplies. Since being ordained with the Universal Life Church for so many years and it's Seminary since the beginning, I've watch the huge change and growth that has continued to happen.

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Online Poetry

All living Things are a Sacrament Divine

All Living things are a sacrament divine.

All living things are a sacrament divine.

Every breath we take is a sacramental sign.

All life is sacred and holy.

Life is in all the beauty we see.

God’s covenant shines on all who breathe.

It is God’s tapestry we weave.

Be kind to all living creatures in need.

Their unconditional love is God’s universal creed.

Animals can be angels in disguise.

This was known by the spiritually wise;

All animals instinctively know a divine presence.

They can sense and feel God’s very essence.

All living things are a sacrament divine.

This is a testament to God’s holy design.

© Andrew Pell 04/03/11

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The Universal Life Church offers handfasting ceremonies, funeral ceremonies and free minister training.

As a long time member of ULC, Rev. Long created the seminary site to help train our ministers. We also have a huge selection of Universal Life Church  minister supplies. Since being ordained with the Universal Life Church for so many years and it's Seminary since the beginning, I've watch the huge change and growth that has continued to happen.

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Online Poetry

Surrendering the HOW

Surrendering the HOW

sounds like an easy task
not too much to ask;
Surrendering the HOW...
but can I do it NOW?

I am THAT I am,

A part of the Great I AM,

and I think I can...
surrender the HOW, that is,
if it’s not a scam.

Would you like to?
Are you psyched too?
Do you want to surrender the HOW?

Let’s take a look, friend.
Noses out of books then,

and find the place of WOW.

WOW, the capital of OZ,
I wouldn’t lie; it was;
stands for World of Wonder!
Bolts of lightening...please!
Now the sound of thunder!
WOW is where all the HOWS,
once surrendered, live.
It’s where we self forgive.

Are you interested in
surrendering the HOW?
It would mean less worry,
less having to hurry,
and less being sorry.
I do not like to worry.

I do not like being sorry.
Sorry.

"But I want to know how
things could possibly work out!”
I hear you jump and shout:
“GOD, GIVE ME SOME CLOUT?”

OK. I would like some too.

CLOUT, that is.
I don’t need to be a wiz,

but I would like not just a little,

for having just a piddle,
would be like playing a fiddle
while Rome burns...yada yada...
and will not help me solve the riddle.

What riddle?
Surrendering the HOW, of course.
For while it sounds like giving up,
it’s a veritable Living Cup,
the proverbial and valiant white horse.

“Surrender the HOW?” you say.
“I’m not a quitter,
just a dream sitter,
waiting for them to hatch.”
Is it so hard giving up the struggle,

or is it admitting you’re a Muggle?
Ah, therein lies the catch!

I want some Harry Potter magic!
Get rid of all life’s static.
Have all things democratic;
but I would not,

I could not,

wave a magic wand
and all my cares be gone.
You might say, “I’d like it.”

But you would soon see

you’d miss having the satisfaction,
the sense of responsibility.

For while we say

 we’d like all our problems solved,
and, at that, in a jiffy,
the thought of losing all the glory
of telling our own little story

sounds just a wee bit iffy.

Surrendering the HOW
isn’t selling out the sacred COW!

It’s saying...I trust
because I must
or I’ll ever be in the dark.
And being in the dark
is no picnic in the park.
In fact, I’d say it’s rather stark.

I want multi-colored socks,
I want to out-sly the clever fox.
I want to live outside the box.
I want to hop on a train of thought
and not have it be for naught.

Surrendering the HOW...

Ah! I get it now.
Do my thing.
Don’t forget to sing.
Take out life’s sting
by removing fear and doubt.
Know that no matter what I see,
the best is yet to be,
and that a higher power
has it all figured out.

©
May 2004

by Camille Sanzone

(The Sicilian Dr. Seuss?)

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The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have classes in Christianity, Wicca, Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more. I have been a proud member of the ULC for many years and the Seminary since its inception.

The Universal Life Church offers handfasting ceremonies, funeral ceremonies and free minister training.

As a long time member of ULC, Rev. Long created the seminary site to help train our ministers. We also have a huge selection of Universal Life Church  minister supplies. Since being ordained with the Universal Life Church for so many years and it's Seminary since the beginning, I've watch the huge change and growth that has continued to happen.

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Life Poetry

Journey into Jerusalem

He rode on a donkey crowned as king.

He knew what action this would bring.

With Palms at his feet, Hosanna they cried.

All hope for his safety now suddenly died.

They traveled near and far to hear this holy man speak.

He gave a message for those who did earnestly seek.

The Scribes tried in vain to trap him then and there.

The bulk of the multitude didn’t really care.

God’s anointed calmly stood his ground.

Those who understood; the great truths were to be found.

The religious leaders left to orchestrate his demise.

They banded together and formulated their cowardly lies.

In the next few days Christ would suffer and be betrayed.

The greatest human drama was now to be played.

He died, he arose and transcended time and space.

All those who believed spoke with him face to face.

© Andrew Pell 20/03/10

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The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have classes in Christianity, Wicca, Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more. I have been a proud member of the ULC for many years and the Seminary since its inception.

The Universal Life Church offers handfasting ceremonies, funeral ceremonies and free minister training.

As a long time member of ULC, Rev. Long created the seminary site to help train our ministers. We also have a huge selection of Universal Life Church  minister supplies. Since being ordained with the Universal Life Church for so many years and it's Seminary since the beginning, I've watch the huge change and growth that has continued to happen.

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Thanksgiving Poetry

Dear Any. As we Know everyday is Thanksgiving. I am all so joyful that this country sets aside a day to Be especially Mindful of what We Truly have to be Thankful for. I am enclosing a Thanksgiving prayer that I can not recall where I got it from. Many Thanks to you for the wonderful work you do that I am so thankful for.

Peace,Light and Joy. Namaste. Eddie Casey

 

 

Lord of the Universe, Lord of our being,
Spirit eternal, ineffable Om!
Thou art the Seed and the Scythe of our harvests,
Thou art our Hands and our Heart and our Home.
We bring thee our lives and our labours for tribute,
Grant us thy succour, thy counsel, thy care.
O Life of all life and all blessing, we hail thee,
We praise thee, O Spirit, with cymbal and prayer.

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As a long time member of ULC, Rev. Long created the seminary site to help train our ministers. We also have a huge selection of Universal Life Church  minister supplies. Since being ordained with the Universal Life Church for so many years and it's Seminary since the beginning, I've watch the huge change and growth that has continued to happen.
 

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A Christmas Poem

Online Poetry
The Nativity is a gift of Redemption

The Nativity is a gift of Redemption.

But few theologians give this a mention.

Christ was born in human form to bring a dark world light.

It was a magical mysterious night.

God had entered in human affairs.

Satan laughed and said, “No one really cares”.

But the fact was God really cared and had to act.

God knew that Light and Love would have its full impact.

He loved his children as any parent would.

He alone knew man and in a small way, man understood.

The heavenly realm watched this divine drama unfold.

The Gift of Redemption could now be told.

God’s divine plan was now set in place.

Redemption is now freely available to the whole human race.

When we think of Nativity, let us think of God’s plan of redemption.

Dwell on the Nativity scene; Redemption is worth a mention.

© Andrew Pell 

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THE NADA DOCTRINE ("Nada" is Spanish for "Nothing," and the Nada (or Nothing) Doctrine, according to Saint John of the Cross and other Catholic mystics, is the first law for successful contemplative prayer). Before we start we must empty our minds of any distraction. We must set in motion a complete and utter union.  Find a quiet place, your very own sanctuary of peace. Let our daily thoughts decrease. Seek emptiness and quietness as our quest. Allow your brainwaves to slowly come to rest. Visualize an all-encompassing light. The very presence of the eternal illuminates the night. Allow the Divine to empower you with action and love. God is now with you, not faraway or high above. Pray and speak with purity and humble acclamation. There is no more discord or derision. Break through the earthquake, wind and fire. O still small voice of calm. Gods voice is the everlasting balm. The power of the mind and ego has now been sublimated. You are one with God and God is now with you. These words are very real and true. Pray now for God is understanding and active. To maintain that link we must be vigilant and proactive. The Life Force of all created worlds is sitting with you. It is God alone that can make all things new. (c) Andrew Pell 09/12/10 ********************** Ordination with the Universal Life Church, is free,  and lasts for life, so use the Free Online Ordination, button. The  ULC, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of Universal Life Church  and wedding materials.  I've been ordained with the Universal Life Church for many years and it's Seminary since the beginning and have loved watching the continual growth of the seminary. Try our new free toolbar at: ULC Toolbar