The First Book of the Maccabees Chapter 7 1 In the hundred and fifty-first year Demetrius the son of Seleucus departed from the city of Rome, and came up with a few men into a city of the sea coast, and reigned there. 2 And it came to pass, as he entered into the house … Continue reading THE DEUTERONCANON
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THE POWER OF SILENCE (Part two)
Inner Noise It's not just the noise outside us which causes us problems, though, but also the noise inside us. In the same way that the natural quietness and stillness of the world around us is always covered over with man-made noise, the natural quietness of our minds is constantly disturbed by the … Continue reading THE POWER OF SILENCE (Part two)
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The First Book of the Maccabees Chapter 6 1 Now king Antiochus was going through the higher countries, and he heard that the city of Elymais in Persia was greatly renowned, and abounding in silver and gold. 2 And that there was in it a temple, exceeding rich: and coverings of gold, and breastplates, and … Continue reading THE DEUTERONCANON
THE POWER OF SILENCE (Part one)
Modern humans have lost touch with their inner "true self". Silence and stillness are a means of recovering happiness and contentment. In the modern world, silence has practically ceased to exist. The human race has stamped its authority over the planet Earth not just by covering its surface with concrete and destroying its plant … Continue reading THE POWER OF SILENCE (Part one)
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The First Book of the Maccabees Chapter 4 1 Then Gorgias took five thousand men, and a thousand of the best horsemen: and they removed out of the camp by night. 2 That they might come upon the camp of the Jews, and strike them suddenly: and the men that were of the castle were … Continue reading THE DEUTERONCANON
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The First Book of the Maccabees Chapter 3 1 Then his son Judas, called Machabeus, rose up in his stead. 2 And all his brethren helped him, and all they that had joined themselves to his father, and they fought with cheerfulness the battle of Israel. 3 And he got his people great honour, and … Continue reading THE DEUTERONCANON
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The First Book of the Maccabees Chapter 2 1 In those days arose Mathathias the son of John, the son of Simeon, a priest of the sons of Joarib, from Jerusalem, and he abode in the mountain of Modin. 2 And he had five sons: John who was surnamed Gaddis: 3 And Simon, who was … Continue reading THE DEUTERONCANON
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The First Book of the Maccabees Chapter 1 1 Now it came to pass, after that Alexander the son of Philip the Macedonian, who first reigned in Greece, coming out of the land of Cethim, had overthrown Darius king of the Persians and Medes: 2 He fought many battles, and took the strong holds of … Continue reading THE DEUTERONCANON
THE BOOK OF BEN SIRA OR SIRACH
CHAPTER 50 Simon, Son of Jochanan 1 The greatest among his brethren, the glory of his people, was SIMON the priest, son of Jochanan, In whose time the house of God was renovated, in whose days the temple was reinforced. 2 In his time also the wall was built with powerful turrets for the temple … Continue reading THE BOOK OF BEN SIRA OR SIRACH
THE BOOK OF BEN SIRA OR SIRACH
CHAPTER 49 Josiah and the Prophets 1 The name JOSIAH is like blended incense, made lasting by a skilled perfumer. Precious is his memory, like honey to the taste, like music at a banquet. 2 For he grieved over our betrayals, and destroyed the abominable idols. 3 He turned to God with his whole heart, … Continue reading THE BOOK OF BEN SIRA OR SIRACH
THE MYSTICAL COURT 