Holy Spirit Moments, with Fr. Kerry Walters
Holy Spirit Moments, with Fr. Kerry Walters
Kerry Walters, retired pastor of Holy Spirit American National Catholic Church in central Pennsylvania, shares insights on a variety of subjects. Fr. Kerry, who taught college-level philosophy for over three decades, is an award-winning author of 40 books and hundreds of articles on topics ranging from theology to ethics to American history. Several of his books have been translated into Korean and Portuguese.
For more information, visit his wikipage: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerry_S._Walters
You can also read his (for the most part nonreligious) essays on "Cassiacum," his substack page: kerrywalters.substack.com
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True Christianity focuses on the Truth that "God became man so that man could become God." Humility, moderation, service, fraternity, and nonconfrontation are the original teachings of the Christ. All else is corruption.
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Thanks very much Father. This seems very interesting, it's too late at night now to watch the whole video. Please God, on Sunday I will learn from your video.
Your Disappearance into God is Elevation and Transcendence.
Couldn’t agree with your interpretation more, I absolutely love your work, thank you for all you do Father!
Refer to me a book besides the bible that is more in depth on your teachings. I have a bible and many books on understanding the bible. Hopefully it is one that i dont already have knowledge of. Because its become very difficult to find teachings that I dont or haven't heard myself speak of or experienced in some manner. As much as I see on social media I feel I would actually benefit more from sessions with individuals than media. Im told to go to church.But it has been difficult for me in church because alot of churches that I have attended dont even credit what i have been given as being a Godly relationship. And can only imagine why they wouldnt. Maybe its because they have dedicated themselves to a building or lifestyle and because I have not that they cant believe I have been blessed with gifts. So some of them would prefer to call it a curse or evil. The one thing I have been taught to speak is unity. That he wishes good will and unity between all. And the devide among churches and the people that are not inclined to be openmided is not what he intended. Those things were rewritten by peoples to gain power for themselves over others that did not receive the gifts or blessings that are available to them. Even satan himself is still loved by God. (You dont stop loving your children when they do something wrong and are punished for bad behavior)🤷🏻♀️. And you should never look down on his children that have not been blessed with wealth and think that you were for being obedient so you were blessed with better possessions. Most possessions are luxary items anyways with no sentimental value. And get you no closer to the gate. The struggles that most go through that put them there were man made struggles against Gods will. Yes choice does play a roll in life. Unfortunately not everyone was given the same choices to choose from. 🤷🏻♀️
Thank you for honoring eroticism.
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Thank you Fr. Kerry I've always had this idea sitting in the back of my mind but never found any literature to support it I appreciate you digging up representation of this idea from other spiritual leaders of the past The analogy of a muscle atrophying when not being used was where my thoughts would go on this subject when thinking about it in the past It really does sit well with me and how important every choice we make in a moment has a lasting permanent impact
Dude, your shoulders are massive😂 Sorry💖 Thankyou for teaching me, I shall look for the book🌄
im genuinely curious if her husband was aware of this divine marriage.. and if she expressed any of her husband's thoughts... there are quite a few traditions that also talk about a person having a "spiritual spouse".. i wonder if this aspect was explored in the book?
This is profound. Thank you ."The only begotten Son" has always bothered me. You put into words exactly what I needed to hear. I have been trying to put together a conceptual, Christian,Catholic, understanding of a mystical experience I had. This did it for me. I am so grateful.
I wish there was more discussion on real modern day erotic mysticism. Unfortunately almost everything regarding sexuality is twisted in some way, so i understand why it’s a hush topic. interestingly enough I’ve only come across woman in history who have these experiences but I know it lives on in many untold stories of our time 💛
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Beautiful, thank you for the clarity father
Good video
Everytime i made an error i had not doubted enough.
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St Teresa's mystical tick box - 3 characteristic.1. Experience is overwhelming and powerful, 2. Induces profound tranquility, 3. Lodges in memory, and affects subsequent behaviour. One becomes a total love machine :)
It is so strange to hear a Christian teacher emphasise the Jewish meaning of the Sabbath and leave us without our greater rest in Jesus. Doesn't the Sabbath point us to the Work of God in Jesus on our behalf? At least, thats what Hebrews teaches, doesn't it? “To whom did He swear that they would not enter His rest, but to those who did not obey [the unfaithful Israelites in the wilderness]? So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief. Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. For indeed the gospel was preached to us [Christians] as well as to them [the Israelites]; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with FAITH in those who heard it. For we [Christians] who have believed do enter that rest, as He has said: “So I swore in My wrath, ‘They [faithless Israelites] shall not enter My rest,’ ” although the works were finished from the foundation of the world [i.e., the works of the Son of God, in creation and salvation]. For He has spoken in a certain place of the seventh day in this way: “And God rested on the seventh day from all His works”; and again in this place: “They shall not enter My rest.” Since therefore it remains that some must enter it, and those to whom it was first preached did not enter because of disobedience, again He designates a certain day, saying in David, “Today,” after such a long time, as it has been said: “Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts.” For if Joshua had given them rest, then He would not afterward have spoken of another day. There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. For he [a faithful Christian] who has entered His [God's] rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.” Hebrews 3:18-4:11
I find my mystic experiences true treasures of the soul. True you can read books or hear people talked about God’s unconditional love but when God shows you mystically one seems to understand it on a different level. I find these moments especially when praying the rosary It seems one could travel in time and space. Knowing has a firm grip on what I believe but faith is the root of it all mystical gifts are personal but what is important in the end is to pray with your mind heart and soul
I have that book
HAPPY SABBATH DAY, THE LONE STAR STATE, SHALOM
I RECEIVED A BIBLICAL MESSAGE 5/22/2020, STARTED NEW JOB AT DOING THE LORD’S WORK, SON OF MAN, FEEDING THE HUNGRY, JOHN 14:26, 14:6, 3:3-5, THEN REPENT OF YOUR SINS REVELATION 2:17, I RECEIVED A WHITE STONE, IT JUST MYSTERIOUSLY APPEARED IN MY KJV BIBLE,’ REVELATION 3:10, 20:6,,7:14 OPHANIM 🛸 GOD BLESS ALL, SHALOM
I WAS DIPPING A PIECE OF BREAD INTO A BOWL OF OLIVE OIL, THEN MY HAND JUST WENT DOWN ON THE EDGE OF THE BOWL, THE OIL SPLASHED UPON MY FACE AND HAIR, I HAD KNOWN OF QUEEN ESTHERS FASTING, SO I RESEARCHED THE HEBREW TRADITION OF ANOINTING, SO I THEN WENT THREE DAYS NO FOOD OR WATER AND ANOINTING DAILY, AS I BELIEVE GOD ALMIGHTY ELOHIM, HAD A HAND IN THIS HAPPENING, SHALOM
PROVERBS 9:10, SHALOM
I am Jewish, and I love your videos so much. Thanks for your work, Father Kerry!
its pussy from a women for the lords prayer. the land lord needs pussy daily. your well cum lol
Well,Jesus had feelings and felt pain like an other human,if I knew that sooner or later a mob of angry people who hated me,were going to show up,then take me off somewhere to be humilited,beaten and tortured,then crucify me,I would be scared out of my mind,so yes he was scared but went through with it anyway,so we could be saved.
- Stoics consider nature interconnected in all ways and governed by a rational force - this is exactly the Orthodox way of thinking about God and his essence and energies. Christ is the Logos - We believe in Determinism, but we also believe we have a small portion of free will, which in the Image of God, can kickstart events in a small scale. Also consistent with Orthodox (and only Orthodox Christianity). Determinism is more like things which are set in motion acting out their path. Not written down final facts. Christianity has plenty of un-occurred prophecies. Maybe Roman popery believes in everything, I don't know if you really understood that part. - Our very own Отче Наш prayer is a Stoic prayer to allow ourselves to trust in God's will and have apathy for things outside of our control - Seneca teaches us that God rejoices in watching us struggle with vices. To prove ourselves worthy in the eyes of the lord or Providence. Just how Cato did with the blade and his determination and just like saint Anthony the Great did in the cave with the demons. And God said to him he admired his will and strength. So some Stoics do, some don't believe in a personal God. But Stoicism is very malleable in that sense and some DID have a personal God. - Marcus Aurelius is NOT pathetic and NOT Western Canon, excuse you. What the Meditations is is NOT doctrine. It was spiritual exercise. It is part of the Art of Living stoics do. Writing down your thoughts and meditation Upton them. That is why it was not meant to be published and that is why it's personal. And in Bulgarian it is translated "Към Себе си" meaning "To myself" It is personal spiritual exercise. A far more doctrinal work is Epictetus' Discourses or the Enchiridion. Western... lord have mercy. The NERVE. It's like Orthodoxy has no spiritual traditions and thinkers. - Stoicism is a tool. The nearest a pagan spirituality could come to God. And the bedrock of our faith. Roman Catholics can't understand that because they are heretics. You cannot accept the Stoic philosophy as mere therapy if you accept the catholic worldview.
Yes, I indeed enjoy this video very much. ❤ Thank you for introducing me to this amazing theologian, so deep and yet understandable through your bright and clear explanation. Speechless Thanks, Fr. Kerry!
Did they make a movie about thioridazine
I heard that Markus sought to "serve the spirit within" to achieve centeredness. This is true. Likewise, the Christian does the same as the stoic in this pursuit. However, the Christian recognizes that the spirit within them is the spirit of Jesus and seeks to serve him.
Thank you Father Kerry. This was helpful and loved the practical information. Although pushing 70 years, I always love learning ways to be better.
You are a very good speaker! Great video
Hi Father Kerry. Although I may not share your theological views, I wanted to thank you for the sincerity of your words, the sharing of your erudition, and the quality of your content. I believe this depth to be invaluable, no matter the ideas in the mind of the viewer, so long as one is willing to be open. _Beatitudo in amore erga Deum_
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This was so encouraging and helpful and such a blessing for our prayer lives thank you Father Kerry 🙏
Thank you sir
Thank you for explaining that topic so well. I’ll put both books on my reading list
Power back in prayer. Tell-A-Vision. The keys. When the Bible was being edited by the Pharisee and Sanhedrin, (who later took the titles Pope and the council of Cardinals) They deliberately broke the Lord's prayer when they instituted the translation in the Latin. They did, infact, turn our Father Creator into a fetch-/-vending machine. Thereby, leaving every part of it up to him. Hallow your own name, do your own will, restore your kingdom yourself. (Think about it.) What of this includes you? None of it includes you. Other than you being a sit on the couch recipient of his deeds, of course. Originally, Jesus had said it in the Greek. And here it is. Our Father who art in heaven. Thy name must be being Hallowed. (That means, you Hallow it.) They Will must be being done on earth as it is in heaven. (Guess who's on earth? You are. It's up to you to do his Will here.) Thy kingdom must be being restored. (Yeah, that's you again. And for the individual, it doesn't mean unto the whole world, it is generational. Lovingly, slowly, repetitively, patiently tell your children. Ten years, that's how long it takes to put it in their hearts. Remember, do not turn it into a weapon. Your neck, the mill stone and the sea.) Give us today, our tomorrow's bread. (The wisdom of Jesus, as though we stood beside him in the present tense.) Forgive us our failings as we forgive those who have hurt us. (Now, what I am writing here will make a lot more sense once you have read, keys to the Kingdom. If you have truly reconciled them unto your heart and forgiven them to the full measure, is this not the first time that this has come out of your mouth in all it's intended honesty? I'm betting it is.) Lead us away from evil, delivering us from its temptation as these are not that which you intended. (This may differ as I could not find the translation for accuracy.) Bottom line here is that you are a required part of the power pack. He goes before us and prepares the way. Is Simply this. You want or need a better position and pay. So, you pray unto the Father and he, because the Father is a mind, he is mentality, (the kybalion will explain this perfectly.) He reaches forth in thought, whispering to the hearts and minds of those who will assist you, to give you that which you have asked for. (In belief. Ask, believe and receive.)This requires you to do your part, go to work. Recognize that the Father wants a personal relationship with you, and he desires that you want one with him. That means, you have your part in this. Do your part. Now, remembering that our Father is a mind, he, when communicating with the prophets did this in visions. So, when you pray to the Father remember, the words are for you to build a vision with. In essence, Tell-A-Vision to the Father. Let him see it in your mind. Be clear, get precise, aim for accuracy. Now, in order for prayer to work, the the Father said, if you have anything against your brother go make peace, really. And you know as well as anyone, in this day and anger age, it's often unwise to do so, in person, that is. Follow the instructions below. The Keys to the Kingdom When one understands reconciliation to its fullest meaning, one understands forgiveness. Without reconciliation, forgiveness cannot stand. Reconciliation kills, on impact, all negative emotion. All of it, from your first breath, unto your last. The only emotion that reconciliation cannot defend itself against, is that of love. Love is energy, your soul is energy. So, if the adage, you are what you eat, is true, then the only thing feeding your soul is love and your soul will mature properly and become love in of itself, as we have been commanded, to become like our Father. Who, in of himself, is love. Vengeance is mine, said the Lord, because when you give him vengeance, he turns it into correction and saves his other child, if they will let him. Imagine how you are going to feel towards your enemy in heaven. If you can really imagine the truest form of that feeling, congratulations, those feelings have just transcended time and space. In essence, you asked, asked to see, that's prayer, you believed what you saw, you received it, you felt it. Again, congratulations, you just asked, believed and received. The Father creator loved us, reconciled us unto himself and forgave us. The steps matter. Unless reconciliation is first, forgiveness falls flat on it's face and dies. Forsake the parade. Go unto the Father yourself and take the walk of life with your hand in his. And consider this, with our Father, I truly believe it's, come as you are and I will change you as I need you. Start your commitment to him with these words if they suit you. Finish the statements. Here I am. I am willing. What is the truth? And you had better be sincere or it's going to fail. (Anger. Let us deal with this for a moment. If you are angry about something that happened three weeks ago, it's because, you have a muscle in your stomach, you know the one, that is a chemical junkie. This muscle was present when that particular memory was created and stored. And it calls out that chemical signature, and forces you to re-live that moment, so it can feed, you have not been angry in a long time, you been duped. And now that you know, what are you going to do, fake angry? As soon as you begin to feel angry about anything from the past, stop it. Just take a look around you, and know nothing happened to you today, unless it actually did. And if it did, that's the only thing you can be truly angry about.) (Do not invite the back stabber to your table, here. What they did matters, they, given the opportunity, will do it again. You have a date in heaven, see them there. Old people bring old habits.) (Live in reconciliation. Do not leave that state of being.) (Live in believe, of ask, believe and receive. This would have been better stated as, ask believe and be given. Recieving means to be given, therefore, it's not up to you to move beyond, believe. That's the Father's right and it also allows for recognition of his works and compassion. Also, Throw away the timer.) (Regarding Faith. Faith is simply loyalty. Loyalty to the fact that you asked, loyalty to the fact that you believed. Stay loyal, stay faithful. Or one might choose to see Faith from the vantage point of, staying true.) (As for the judgement room that we have all heard of, well, it may surprise you to learn that that room is in your head, and it's running constantly. We all have a piece of the Christ Consciousness in our minds. All of us. This is how silent prayer is heard. And anytime you do anything good or bad, your heart has an intention and emotional reaction. That intention and emotional reaction is what's being judged. And your judgement is handed down second to last breath. Because up until then you can change your mind about your intention to our Father. You can come to understand this better if you read the letters on the internet from nurses who have been presant for the death of those patients they have been charged to take care of. Worst death bed passings, you'll find them. And you will find good one's as well. This is why your sincerity in your commitment to the Father and to honesty with him are so very important.) (Do not end your prayers with, Amen. To you, this has always meant the prayer has ended. And in that, your right. It's over. End your prayers with, So Be It. This way the energy moves into the future. And it's the translation of, Amen, but in words that, as you understand, have a whole different meaning.) (Do not judge lest you be judged with the same measure. Meaning, when we judge we will be put in the same situation, doing the same thing that we were judging others for. Break all judgements through sincere intention. After all, people and situations change. So, let it be to you as this, "They are still alive." No further, for the Father has got this.) (Anxiety/Stagnation is common place with our Father. He gives us time for what he is teaching us to take it's place in our lives and become a living part of who we are before adding more of his wisdom to our mindset. If it were not so with man, what we learned would become buried under the new knowledge and become worthless.)
That was a nice and balanced way of explaining it. Thank you !
Do you know 9o percent Of the things u people do isnt in the bible?
hate speech and blasphemy are completely different things....
In the name of Jesus Amen 🙏🏾
To say the Savior of the world is frightened of death is reprehensible. He was never frightened of death and in fact death had no power over Him. He chose when He would be taken and put upon the cross and He chose when the time was right to "give up the ghost" when IT(meaning the Atonement) was finished. He taught that although life is to be valued and appreciated, death is a part of life and something that shouldn't be feared. That He would and has overcome death and because of that we will to. Both the physical and spiritual death are able to be overcome because of the Saviors sacrifice...I don't believe for a second that Christ ever feared death. As part of His mortal nature however he I am sure to some extent certainly had reservations and probably fear about being whipped, beaten and hung on a cross with nails driven through His hands and feet, as we all would. But the Savior did not fear death...
What?? That first part comes DIRECTLY from Hinduism and Buddhism!
“Every kindness to another is a little death.” ~William Blake
Beautiful 🥰Much appreciated 🙏🏼
Seeking and being given Grace; purgation; contemplation; and glorification; becoming fully human and shedding personal and social sin by living in the image of God through Christ and so reaching the fullness and peace of Jerusalem. Many thanks for this summary. I found the Penguin paperback version of the book yesterday, and until then I’d never heard of him. So mysticism is a Christian journey
Illumination is also a stage and theme in the itinerary
Is that the true baptism ?
Yeah I "lost my faith." But I gained my mind, freedom, reason, morality and truth. I gained infinitely more than I lost.