“Sweeping gene survey reveals new facets of evolution”

 

For the planet’s 7.6 billion people, 500 million house sparrows, or 100,000 sandpipers, genetic diversity “is about the same,” Mark Stoeckle from the Rockefeller University in New York told AFP

 

 

Published findings overturn settled ideas about how evolution unfolds

Who would have suspected that a handheld genetic test used to unmask sushi bars pawning off tilapia for tuna could deliver deep insights into evolution, including how new species emerge?

And who would have thought to trawl through five million of these gene snapshots—called “DNA barcodes”—collected from 100,000 animal species by hundreds of researchers around the world and deposited in the US government-run GenBank database?

That would be Mark Stoeckle from The Rockefeller University in New York and David Thaler at the University of Basel in Switzerland, who together published findings last week sure to jostle, if not overturn, more than one settled idea about how evolution unfolds.

 

Read the entire article posted online May 28, 2018 at phys.org.

 

When these scientists published the results of their sweeping study of 5 million “DNA barcodes” from about 100,000 different animal species early in May 2018, in addition to a shocking absence of genetic diversity, the authors were stunned to conclude that about 9 out of every 10 species on Earth appear to have come into being at about the same time, apparently sometime between 100,000 and 200,000 years ago. Study co-author David Thaler said of the findings, “This conclusion is very surprising, and I fought against it as hard as I could.” One unavoidable possibility these results raise was articulated in the phys.org report, which asks, “Was there some catastrophic event 200,000 years ago that nearly wiped the slate clean?”

In part one of a two-part presentation, Thunderbolts colleague Peter Mungo Jupp begins a comprehensive and radical re-assessment of the questions: How old is the Earth? And how has life unfolded upon it?

 

Watch the presentation by Thunderbolts colleague Peter Mungo Jupp on Youtube. (22:35)

 

link submitted by Robert Petrovich

 



“Face To Face | Carl Gustav Jung (1959)”

 

 

Finding extended footage of Dr. Carl Jung speaking openly on God and spirituality is a rare thing. In this 1959 video, Professor Jung is interviewed at his home in Switzerland by British broadcaster John Freeman on his background, work, and man’s psyche and Unconscious.

At 25:30 in the interview, Jung talks about a passage in an ancient text on the sun disk and then goes deeper into a discussion of other solar imagery. In the final few minutes of the interview, Jung discusses what will happen when mankind begins to merge into technology.

Watch the interview on YouTube (38:04).

link submitted by Robert Petrovich

 



Corona Virus Update

 

 

Hello, everyone. Based on the Governor’s order and the current situation, it is prudent for us to make the following adjustments to our services for the next several weeks until further notice:

 

 

 

 

1. Wednesday Chapel service at the Chancellery will CONTINUE;
2. Friday Chapel service at Steamboat will CONTINUE;
3. Saturday Chapel service at the Chancellery is SUSPENDED;
4. Sunday Divine Service at the Sanctuary will CONTINUE, however there will be NO greeting line and NO breakfast at the Chapter house;
5. Sunday Communion services at the Sanctuary are SUSPENDED;
6. Pannuches Service on 4/4/20 will CONTINUE.

Of course, if people are unwell, please refrain from attending services, visiting the Chancellery, etc. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. In the meantime, stay safe, healthy and positive!

Thank you!
Gene



Services for the Week of March 21, 2020

 

 

 

Saturday, March 21, 2020 
10:00 AM COMMUNION
Chapel of The Holy Child
(CANCELLED DUE TO CORONA VIRUS QUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS)

 

 

Sunday, March 22, 2020
6:52 AM SUNRISE DIVINE SERVICE
Cathedral Church of  the Americas
Leave: 6:00
Gate: 6:40
Sunrise: 7:07
RC Ted Staver
Concelebrant: RC Robert Petrovich
Assistant: Rev. Barbara Whitney
Organist: RC Gary Buchanan

 

OPEN-AIR COMMUNION
(CANCELLED DUE TO CORONA VIRUS QUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS)

 

 

Wednesday, March 25, 2020
12:00 NOON COMMUNION
Chapel of The Holy Child
Rev. Robert Roy

 

 

Friday, March 27, 2020
9:00 AM PRAYER & FELLOWSHIP
Chapel of the Roses
RM Elizabeth Reece

 



WEEKLY MESSAGE: March 14, 2020

 

 

HEAD OVERSEER’S WEEKLY MESSAGE

 

 

 

 

March 14, 2020

As we approach the anniversary of the birth of The Child, Jamil, on March 16th, it is important for us to remember his message. It is even more important for us to strive to live his Teaching. These important words from the Twelfth Saying emphasize unity within The Community, commitment to The Teaching, and dedication to The Light. This saying also touches on the important t responsibility of all to support the Order in the material world, a responsibility which is often overlooked by members of the Order.

The Twelfth Saying (Part 2 of 4)

“And after completing his reading of the Twelfth Saying, The Man put down the scroll on the table and awaited a response from the listeners. And the Fourth Mariner took a copy of The Prophecies of Jamil, First Prophecy to the Americas and read from page 203 saying: ‘In the first part of the paragraph it states, and I quote, “Demand of those who would receive this knowledge that they dedicate themselves no less than holy men of former times,” and at the end of the paragraph, “Require that those receiving the books of knowledge give of themselves and their holdings in order to perpetuate the New Community.” This seems to tie in with the stress on the Saying we just heard, which states that unity is the first and highest commandment. Here emphasis is placed on commitment. Each Community member is asked to choose between the Light and the Dark, and to dedicate themselves in a way that is appropriate with this prophecy. The Saying stresses the need to perpetuate this teaching found throughout both prophecies, and in the book of Jamil, The Child Christ. The evangelistic charge permeates throughout.’

“And The Man replied: ‘All the holy prophets asked of their followers that they dedicate themselves to the respective teachings completely. In the case of Jesus, he asked each to pick up the cross and follow him. We know that the original followers of Christ joined in community, gave up the world, dedicated their entire being to the teachings, and gave all of their holdings so the Community might flourish. It was not because they wanted the Community to be a material power that they gave of their possessions, but to show their total dedication to the Order. This idea was universal among the followers of Jesus and the apostles. Those who joined the Church left the world and gave of themselves completely. This was the first and foremost obligation expected of members. After all, each wanted to put their holdings at the disposal of the primitive Church so that the greatest good would come of them. It was the same for the Essenes, Theraputae and early Christians. Of course, if for any reason members left the Community their holdings or the value received was returned. No religious community wants to make commerce of its members. But it must insist upon dedication and withdrawal from the world. One cannot become enlightened while still living in the world. Naturally, there is a time and a season when this must be accomplished; some are prepared to leave the world sooner than others, but the fact prevails that as long as a person remains in the world and is bound by possessions, he or she is not completely free to live the life of Christ and serve in community. This is logical. And I presume that this is what is meant in the case of the Twelfth Saying and the passages from the Prophecies which you just read.

“In my own case, every time I have had commitments in the world they have always interfered with my work in the Church. And there has always been a conflict. It is very easy to let worldly influences turn a person from one’s objective. The world has a tendency to cloud one’s vision. One cannot always see clearly what one must do, and in many cases there is confusion. I believe this is what Jamil is trying to point out. Large numbers of individuals are not needed to make the Teachings effective; it will be by unity of those few preordained who believe in the concepts and who can work together. At one time there were only thirteen Christians. And they moved the ancient world.”

I trust you will join me in partaking of the Communion of the Sun of Righteousness this coming Monday, March 16th and recommitting yourself to the maintenance and perpetuation of The Community in the world of matter.

Again, if I may be of any personal service to you, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Very truly yours in Light+,

Gene


March 14, 2020: Chapel Readings

 

 

Each week of the liturgical year, a reading from Second Advent Scripture is delivered as part of the Saturday Communion of Fellowship Service held in the Chapel of the Holy Child. This reading follows the Sacred Calendar of the Church; that is, Prophecies and Revelations that have been received by The Church on sacred dates are recalled in a liturgical context during the appropriate season each year. This reading is delivered just before the final blessings. Each service also includes a reading from the ancient scriptures, prayers, or wisdom sayings of various world religions past and present and is usually thematically related to the Second Advent Reading. This reading is delivered by the Reader right after the announcements that begin the service and is thus the first reading of the service. An audio recording of the reading from Second Advent Scripture delivered on the date above is provided here below together with a transcript of the first reading of the service that day.

 

Click here to watch this week’s readings on YouTube. (14:34 minutes)

 

SECOND ADVENT PROPHECY AND REVELATION

A Reading from Prophecy of the Golden Age of Light, Chapter 84: “On the Golden Age of Light and the Nation of Nations” (pp. 723-732).

 

ANCIENT SCRIPTURE AND WISDOM SAYINGS

A Reading from the Gospel According to Matthew:

 And seeing the multitudes, Jesus went up onto a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.　Blessed　are　they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you, when people shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be very glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so did they persecute the prophets before you.

You are the salt of the earth: but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what shall it be salted? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trodden under foot.

You are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hidden. Neither does someone light a candle and put it under a basket, but on a candlestick, that it may give light to all that are in the house. Let your light so shine that people may see your good works, and glorify your Father in heaven.

 

 

 

Click here to watch this week’s readings on YouTube. (14:34 minutes)

 



“Salt of Heaven, Light of God”

 

 

Those who say that sin is not in man are like people plunged under a deluge of many waters who will not acknowledge it, but say ‘We heard a sound of waters.’ Plunged under the depth of the waves of evil, they say that sin is not in their mind or thoughts. There is a difference between those who have a theory and talk, but are not seasoned with the salt of heaven—who discourse of a royal table, but have never eaten or enjoyed it—and a man who has had a sight of the King himself, to whom the treasure has been opened, and he has entered it, and inherited them, and eaten and drunk of the costly viands. …

“Like a man who has suffered many losses by thieves, and has got away from them with much difficulty, and after this has come into great affluence and a large fortune, and has no more dread of loss because of his abundant wealth; so spiritual men, after first passing through many temptations and dreadful places, and then filled with grace and repleat with good things, are no longer in terror of those who would plunder them, since their wealth is not small; yet they fear, not with the beginners fear of evil spirits, but with fear and care how to employ the spiritual gifts entrusted to them.” ~St. Macarius the Egyptian

Denying Reality

Those who say that there is no sin and no evil fall into two camps. One group believes that if God created everything, then nothing can be evil. The second group believes that in pretending that all is nice and loving and positive, they will make it a reality. Neither group has succeeded in making sin or evil disappear. They simply hide from it and are therefore helpless to deal with it. If we are to be rid of sin and evil in ourselves and in our world, we have to acknowledge it, then work to get rid of it or avoid it. As the old saying goes, the devil’s greatest strength comes in getting people to believe he doesn’t exist. It is then so much easier for him to manipulate them. Denying that evil exists doesn’t make it go away. It has to be acknowledged and corrected.

 

Read the entire article online at spiritsun.net.

 

Original article posted by HAROLD BOULETTE on JANUARY 10, 2020

 



Cosolargy Newsletter 2020, Issue 3: March

 

 

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FEBRUARY 2020: Intercessions & Memorial Services

 

 

 

8
Tomizou & Akiko Sonoda

12
Consuelo Gonzelez

15
Consuelo Gonzalez
Faye Marie Swetlik †

19
Consuelo Gonzalez

22
Consuelo Gonzalez
Warren Wyric †

26
John Calvert
Andrea Moss

29
John Calvert
Andrea Moss
Hiroyo Okayma
The People of Japan who are affected by the Coronavirus
Dr. Wolfgang Fuelling †

† indicates Memorial Prayer

 



Services for the Week of March 14, 2020

 

 

 

Saturday, March 14, 2020 
10:00 AM COMMUNION
Chapel of The Holy Child
RR Gene Savoy Jr.
Lector: RC Gary Buchanan
Cantor: Rev. Shinobu Sonada Fuelling
Reader: Sonya Savoy
Organist: RC Gary Buchanan

 

 

Sunday, March 15, 2020
7:03 AM SUNRISE DIVINE SERVICE
Church of  New Epiphany
Leave: 6:15
Gate: 6:50
Sunrise: 7:18
RC Ted Staver
Concelebrant: RC Robert Petrovich
Assistant: Rev. Barbara Whitney
Organist: RC Gary Buchanan

 

OPEN-AIR COMMUNION
Church of the Golden Age of Light    Rev. Larry Coesens
Church of the Americas    Rev. Bruce Kanzelmeyer

 

 

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
12:00 NOON COMMUNION
Chapel of The Holy Child
Rev. Michael McIntyre

 

 

Friday, March 20, 2020
9:00 AM PRAYER & FELLOWSHIP
Chapel of the Roses
Rev. Barbara Whitney