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A Sunday Homily: Concerning the Youth and the Adamas of Light.

Jun 94 min read

A Sunday Homily: Concerning the Youth and the Adamas of Light.

Concerning the Youth and the Adamas of Light, which speaks of a Youth’s struggle in the depths of Hades, and the ultimate victory of Light

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Mani's Hymn to Jesus the King: We would Fulfill

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Jun 21 min read

Mani's Hymn to Jesus the King: We would Fulfill

Our latest adaption of an ancient Manichaean Hymn, which was penned by Mar Mani himself.

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The 5th Chapter of the Kephalaia Concerning Four Pursuers of Light and Four of Darkness

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May 250 min read

The 5th Chapter of the Kephalaia Concerning Four Pursuers of Light and Four of Darkness

Audio reading of the 5th chapter of the Kephalaia.

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Illuminating Shadows: A Manichaean Homily on the Winter Solstice and Christmas

Mar Danyal

Dec 23, 20232 min read

Illuminating Shadows: A Manichaean Homily on the Winter Solstice and Christmas

Beloved ones in the eternal light, as we gather on this sacred occasion, let our hearts be attuned to the cosmic symphony that unfurls...

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Dec 16, 20232 min read

Compline Prayer

Invocation: In the hush of this sacred hour, we gather in the gentle night to seek the Eternal Light. O First Father, the Root of All,...

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Mar Danyal

Dec 16, 20238 min read

The Kephalaia chapter 1

In the beginning, the disciples sought knowledge about his apostolate and the divine unfolding of his presence in the world. They...

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Embracing the Love of the Father in the Face of Evil

Mar Danyal

Dec 13, 20234 min read

Embracing the Love of the Father in the Face of Evil

In a world filled with suffering and pain, it can be difficult to reconcile the love of the Father with the existence of evil. However,...

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Mar Danyal

Dec 12, 20234 min read

Evening Prayer

Before reciting the Emanations Prayer: Stand facing the Sun during the day or facing the Moon at night (or north if you cannot see the...

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Mar Danyal

Dec 12, 20234 min read

Midday Prayer

Before reciting the Emanations Prayer: Stand facing the Sun during the day or facing the Moon at night (or north if you cannot see the...

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Mar Danyal

Dec 11, 20237 min read

A Manichaean Rebuttal of Calvinism

Manichaeism, an ancient religious movement founded by the prophet Mani in the 3rd century, offered a dualistic interpretation of the...

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The Journey of Faith: I'm a Christian and Follow the Prophet Mani

Mar Danyal

Dec 11, 20237 min read

The Journey of Faith: I'm a Christian and Follow the Prophet Mani

As a Christian and a follower of Mani, the Manichaean prophet, my faith journey has been a complex and deeply personal one. I have often...

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Mar Danyal

Dec 10, 20236 min read

A Homily on Mani's Letter to Menoch.

THE LETTER TO MENOCH I Manes the apostle of Jesus Christ to Menoch his daughter: May grace and well-being be granted to you by our god,...

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A Homily on "The Letter to a Sick Catechumen"

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Aug 7, 20234 min read

A Homily on "The Letter to a Sick Catechumen"

In the Name of the Great and Unapproachable Light, I bring you words of encouragement as a fellow traveller on this arduous journey,...

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The Footsteps of Light: A Devotional on Mar Sisin, the Manichaean Missionary

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Jul 30, 20232 min read

The Footsteps of Light: A Devotional on Mar Sisin, the Manichaean Missionary

Introduction Mar Sisin exemplifies the benevolent missionary, a beacon of Manichaean faith who walked the world sharing the wisdom of...

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Prophet Mani: The Torchbearer and Final Messenger.

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Jul 29, 20237 min read

Prophet Mani: The Torchbearer and Final Messenger.

Verse 1: Oh, Prophet Mani, radiant bringer of light,Guidance thou spread from morning till night,Thou art the channel of divine sight,A...

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Jul 28, 20232 min read

A Homily on 1 John: 1

Dear children of the Light and those who are still in darkness, today we gather to speak of a divine message, as we delve into the...

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Light from the Darkness: A Manichaean Reflection on John 14

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Jul 26, 20233 min read

Light from the Darkness: A Manichaean Reflection on John 14

Dear children of the Light, Today let us delve into the profound wisdom embodied in the Book of John, Chapter 14, one of the cornerstones...

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Forgiveness: A spiritual reflection from an Auditor—Jonathan

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Jul 26, 20233 min read

Forgiveness: A spiritual reflection from an Auditor—Jonathan

Forgive everyone, and I mean everyone. First, forgive yourself. Because how can one forgive another if one cannot yet forgive oneself?...

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Jul 22, 20233 min read

Living as an Elect in a Meta-Modern Age

Dear brothers and sisters of the Light, Today, I stand before you to speak about the challenging yet deeply rewarding path of living the...

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Planting Neo-manichaen Churches: Expressing Mani's Teachings Contextually.

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Jul 21, 20232 min read

Planting Neo-manichaen Churches: Expressing Mani's Teachings Contextually.

Introduction The Manichaean religion, following the teachings of the prophet Mani, has a rich spiritual heritage that dates back to the...

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