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"How," you might ask, "can a mere [[mortal]] affect the [[faith]] of another individual, for is not faith a very [[personal]] matter?" Indeed, this is so, but as your faith is founded, well-grounded, [[shared]] and amplified, as you develop the [[sensitivity]] of which I speak toward other individuals’ backgrounds, including their own range of [[experience]], trauma, miracles, cultural conditioning, etc., you can then instill and foster their own faith in their own [[reality]], much as the more advanced of you have already learned from those sources which have brought forth in your being -- that [[resonance]] of knowing, that deep core of [[understanding]] which says to you, "Yes, this is [[truth]]." "This you know to be true." And so those many, many [[mortals]] who have not yet [[awakened]] to the music of the [[celestial]] [[symphony]], who still cower in uncertainty, these are individuals you may reach as a ministry to [[the mission]].

"How," you might ask, "can a mere [[mortal]] affect the [[faith]] of another individual, for is not faith a very [[personal]] matter?" Indeed, this is so, but as your faith is founded, well-grounded, [[shared]] and amplified, as you develop the [[sensitivity]] of which I speak toward other individuals’ backgrounds, including their own range of [[experience]], trauma, miracles, cultural conditioning, etc., you can then instill and foster their own faith in their own [[reality]], much as the more advanced of you have already learned from those sources which have brought forth in your being -- that [[resonance]] of knowing, that deep core of [[understanding]] which says to you, "Yes, this is [[truth]]." "This you know to be true." And so those many, many [[mortals]] who have not yet [[awakened]] to the music of the [[celestial]] [[symphony]], who still cower in uncertainty, these are individuals you may reach as a ministry to [[the mission]].

A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_wave tidal wave] of [[correction]] is required on [[Urantia]] for the [[waves]] of [[truth]] to wash over all [[humanity]], to cleanse your realm of its many [[distortions]] and [[fallacies]], its many [[scars]] from [[betrayal]] and distrust. Much work is required, and although we [[radiate]] the [[joy]] of knowing a facet of [[divinity]] and celebrate that [[reality]] in one another, it is our aim and goal to spread those [[seeds]], to "spread [[the gospel]]" which will [[illuminate]] all.

A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_wave tidal wave] of [[correction]] is required on [[Urantia]] for the [[waves]] of [[truth]] to wash over all [[humanity]], to cleanse your realm of its many [[distortions]] and [[fallacies]], its many [[scars]] from [[betrayal]] and distrust. Much work is required, and although we [[radiate]] the [[joy]] of knowing a facet of [[divinity]] and celebrate that [[reality]] in one another, it is our aim and goal to spread those [[seeds]], to "spread [[the gospel]]" which will [[illuminate]] all.

I have mentioned that I am a worker, and you see now that I am a talker as well. I am, however, truly a gregarious and [[social]] [[being]] and, in keeping with our [[camaraderie]], I will close my introductory remarks and open this [[forum]] up for questions.

I have mentioned that I am a worker, and you see now that I am a talker as well. I am, however, truly a gregarious and [[social]] [[being]] and, in keeping with our [[camaraderie]], I will close my introductory remarks and open this [[forum]] up for questions.

The [[Teaching Mission]] now, this offshoot of the fifth epochal revelation, is also timely and [[necessary]] for the [[truths]] in the Urantia Book to become actualized and realized in a framework compatible to the import of the Fifth Epochal Revelation to [[Urantia]]. In other words, in some ways the Teaching Mission is the workbook to the textbook.

The [[Teaching Mission]] now, this offshoot of the fifth epochal revelation, is also timely and [[necessary]] for the [[truths]] in the Urantia Book to become actualized and realized in a framework compatible to the import of the Fifth Epochal Revelation to [[Urantia]]. In other words, in some ways the Teaching Mission is the workbook to the textbook.

Now, let me remark, if you will, regarding the gift and the current [[hunger]] and popularity regarding "[[A Course in Miracles]]" which is a fine and valuable contribution to upliftment of [[humanity]] and is very [[soul]]-satisfying to the [[participant]], and this is because the [[Thought Adjuster]] is acknowledged, the deep core [[reality]] of the [[individual]] is strummed, and the harmony of the [[soul]] is caressed into awakening, and is responding to [[divinity]] in a way that, particularly, your [[Christianity]] has not induced whereas that the quiet mammoth of the [[Occident]] has had to sustain during these [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Christianity many years of quiet evolutionary growth].

Now, let me remark, if you will, regarding the gift and the current [[hunger]] and popularity regarding "[[A Course in Miracles]]" which is a fine and valuable contribution to upliftment of [[humanity]] and is very [[soul]]-satisfying to the [[participant]], and this is because the [[Thought Adjuster]] is acknowledged, the deep core [[reality]] of the [[individual]] is strummed, and the harmony of the [[soul]] is caressed into awakening, and is responding to [[divinity]] in a way that, particularly, your [[Christianity]] has not induced whereas that the quiet mammoth of the [[Occident]] has had to sustain during these [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Christianity many years of quiet evolutionary growth].

Your [[Christianity]] has had the [[Bible]] but the people of India and other cultures (not exposed to Christian missionaries and Christ and so forth) have had [[truths]] and realities that have sustained them, as is [[normal]] and right. Now we find in this [[renaissance]] of spiritual flowering, this time of the fifth epochal revelation, this time of surging forward in [[spiritual progress]] is benefited by the [[wisdom]] and [[insight]] of those who have not been influenced by, and in some cases sullied by the aspects of Christianity that have not made [[Christ]] a personal experience, that have not [[encouraged]] the living reality of the [[individual]] with a Godhead as a living spiritual reality.

Your [[Christianity]] has had the [[Bible]] but the people of India and other cultures (not exposed to Christian missionaries and Christ and so forth) have had [[truths]] and realities that have sustained them, as is [[normal]] and right. Now we find in this [[renaissance]] of spiritual flowering, this time of the fifth epochal revelation, this time of surging forward in [[spiritual progress]] is benefited by the [[wisdom]] and [[insight]] of those who have not been influenced by, and in some cases sullied by the aspects of Christianity that have not made [[Christ]] a personal experience, that have not [[encouraged]] the living reality of the [[individual]] with a Godhead as a living spiritual reality.

TOMAS: And for your question.

TOMAS: And for your question.

===='''''[[Awakening]]''''', '''''[[Animals]]'''''====

===='''''[[Awakening]]''''', '''''[[Animals]]'''''====

Mrs. P: Tomas, last night I saw the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Buffalo_Calf_Woman white buffalo], on the air. And I have heard a little bit about it and I [[wonder]] if you can [[enlighten]] me concerning this [[phenomenon]] that is supposed to be an almost new [[dispensation]] on the earth.

Mrs. P: Tomas, last night I saw the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Buffalo_Calf_Woman white buffalo], on the air. And I have heard a little bit about it and I [[wonder]] if you can [[enlighten]] me concerning this [[phenomenon]] that is supposed to be an almost new [[dispensation]] on the earth.

TOMAS: I will say that your question is appropriate to the [[theme]] that we have been developing for, again, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Buffalo_Calf_Woman white buffalo] is representational of a [[culture]]’s coming into a new surge of [[spiritual]] [[awakening]]. In many cases these [[truths]], these peoples’ truths, which have sustained them for centuries, are now being [[shared]]. The white buffalo has long represented this [[renaissance]], this spiritual surge forward, which is occurring now … (as you may know, because of the reconnecting of the broadcast [[circuitry]], having to do with the [[adjudication]] of the [[Lucifer Rebellion]] and your being re-connected to your rightful place as a part of the living [[organism]] of this [[superuniverse]].) Well! That was quite a parenthetical [[expression]].

TOMAS: I will say that your question is appropriate to the [[theme]] that we have been developing for, again, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Buffalo_Calf_Woman white buffalo] is representational of a [[culture]]’s coming into a new surge of [[spiritual]] [[awakening]]. In many cases these [[truths]], these peoples’ truths, which have sustained them for centuries, are now being [[shared]]. The white buffalo has long represented this [[renaissance]], this spiritual surge forward, which is occurring now … (as you may know, because of the reconnecting of the broadcast [[circuitry]], having to do with the [[adjudication]] of the [[Lucifer Rebellion]] and your being re-connected to your rightful place as a part of the living [[organism]] of this [[superuniverse]].) Well! That was quite a parenthetical [[expression]].

The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Buffalo_Calf_Woman white buffalo] is to the Native Americans that symbol which is, in their culture, a great impetus and sign of their value. [[Epoch 1|The Great Spirit]], which is [[the Father]] of the [[64:6 The Six Sangik Races of Urantia|red race]] and which, indeed, is [[our Father]] also, has given to Its/His/Her children various cultural [[manifestations]] of [[faith]]. The eagle, which soars at [[poignant]] times, bespeaks great [[messages]] and [[mysteries]] to the [[individual]] who is sensitive and respectful of the eagle and what it represents. Likewise, the many, many [[animals]] of the realm, which have come to represent certain [[symbols]] of [[courage]] or pride or [[stealth]], have been [[honored]].

The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Buffalo_Calf_Woman white buffalo] is to the Native Americans that symbol which is, in their culture, a great impetus and sign of their value. [[Epoch 1|The Great Spirit]], which is [[the Father]] of the [[64:6 The Six Sangik Races of Urantia|red race]] and which, indeed, is [[our Father]] also, has given to Its/His/Her children various cultural [[manifestations]] of [[faith]]. The eagle, which soars at [[poignant]] times, bespeaks great [[messages]] and [[mysteries]] to the [[individual]] who is sensitive and respectful of the eagle and what it represents. Likewise, the many, many [[animals]] of the realm, which have come to represent certain [[symbols]] of [[courage]] or pride or [[stealth]], have been [[honored]].

Remember that even the [[animals]] of the realm fall under the [[guidance]] and protection of the [[spiritual]] realms and so why should they not also contribute, in their way, to the mighty [[song]] of [[dance]] and [[praise]] which is being [[experienced]] by [[seekers]] and believers in all faiths, in our evolutionary trek upward? Is this satisfying to your [[soul]]?

Remember that even the [[animals]] of the realm fall under the [[guidance]] and protection of the [[spiritual]] realms and so why should they not also contribute, in their way, to the mighty [[song]] of [[dance]] and [[praise]] which is being [[experienced]] by [[seekers]] and believers in all faiths, in our evolutionary trek upward? Is this satisfying to your [[soul]]?

Mrs. P: Yes, thank you very much. It augments what I was [[feeling]].

Mrs. P: Yes, thank you very much. It augments what I was [[feeling]].

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===='''''[[Time]]'''''====

Mrs. M: Tomas, we [[love]] to, in [[our planet]], we love to [[play]] with these [[numbers]] and thinking they mean something, and we experienced what we think was the year [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000 2,000] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopian_calendar last year], and it seemed that [[everything]] that happened on our planet in a [[spiritual]] way that year, was connected with this wonderful beginning of the next millennium, and I just [[wondered]] if you would comment on that. It’s not an important issue, of course.

Mrs. M: Tomas, we [[love]] to, in [[our planet]], we love to [[play]] with these [[numbers]] and thinking they mean something, and we experienced what we think was the year [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000 2,000] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopian_calendar last year], and it seemed that [[everything]] that happened on our planet in a [[spiritual]] way that year, was connected with this wonderful beginning of the next millennium, and I just [[wondered]] if you would comment on that. It’s not an important issue, of course.

TOMAS: We are into the new millennium, and although your common calendars have not caught up with the [[truth]] yet, it will, and it is not so essential that your [[calendars]] are all [[synchronized]] so much as it is that you recognize that it is chronologically a [[divine]] [[time]] for [[change]]. Even your politicians ring out the need for change. And certainly a millennium is a calendar notice that if all is not well, now is a good time to do something about it for [[future]] millennia.

TOMAS: We are into the new millennium, and although your common calendars have not caught up with the [[truth]] yet, it will, and it is not so essential that your [[calendars]] are all [[synchronized]] so much as it is that you recognize that it is chronologically a [[divine]] [[time]] for [[change]]. Even your politicians ring out the need for change. And certainly a millennium is a calendar notice that if all is not well, now is a good time to do something about it for [[future]] millennia.

Moving ahead is great, and yet I was [[wondering]] how much we should think about the [[season]].

Moving ahead is great, and yet I was [[wondering]] how much we should think about the [[season]].

TOMAS: Very well. The [[season]] is insignificant, as I am concerned. It is a holiday, as you know, based on a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mithras Mithraic festival] and has little to do with why I am here. I am, of course, not unsympathetic with the pull of the various [[cultural]] holidays and the effect that these things have on the [[souls]] of [[mortals]]. In the farther view, I find that the spirit of [[Christmas]] is hysteria and emotionality mostly, and that the few relatively since, [[grateful]] and [[devout]] moments are indeed done in [[private]], often on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_eve Christmas Eve], and most often shrouded by deep [[sadness]].

TOMAS: Very well. The [[season]] is insignificant, as I am concerned. It is a holiday, as you know, based on a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mithras Mithraic festival] and has little to do with why I am here. I am, of course, not unsympathetic with the pull of the various [[cultural]] holidays and the effect that these things have on the [[souls]] of [[mortals]]. In the farther view, I find that the spirit of [[Christmas]] is hysteria and emotionality mostly, and that the few relatively since, [[grateful]] and [[devout]] moments are indeed done in [[private]], often on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_eve Christmas Eve], and most often shrouded by deep [[sadness]].

The [[joy]] and celebratory aspects of the season, however, in and of themselves are quite delightful. It is only when they are intertwined in some aberrated [[manner]] that I have to withdraw my [[support]].

The [[joy]] and celebratory aspects of the season, however, in and of themselves are quite delightful. It is only when they are intertwined in some aberrated [[manner]] that I have to withdraw my [[support]].

It is very [[difficult]] to be an earnest [[student]] in this [[season]], for everyone at this time seems to be beside themselves with festivities. I therefore, class, urge you also to frolic and have fun in your [[cultural]] ways and not worry too much about a serious [[study]] such as the instructions prior to [[the bestowal]]. These meaty matters are best absorbed when the holidays have passed and your [[hunger]] for [[knowledge]] and [[understanding]] have been heightened and whet by your abstinence from strenuous exerted [[thought]] processes.

It is very [[difficult]] to be an earnest [[student]] in this [[season]], for everyone at this time seems to be beside themselves with festivities. I therefore, class, urge you also to frolic and have fun in your [[cultural]] ways and not worry too much about a serious [[study]] such as the instructions prior to [[the bestowal]]. These meaty matters are best absorbed when the holidays have passed and your [[hunger]] for [[knowledge]] and [[understanding]] have been heightened and whet by your abstinence from strenuous exerted [[thought]] processes.

That is only my [[opinion]] and I do not necessarily want you to look to me for [[direction]] on each turn, but now you know my sentiments. I would not care to [[distort]] [[Christ Michael]]'s reason for being here any further with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mithras Mithraic holiday]. Understood?

That is only my [[opinion]] and I do not necessarily want you to look to me for [[direction]] on each turn, but now you know my sentiments. I would not care to [[distort]] [[Christ Michael]]'s reason for being here any further with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mithras Mithraic holiday]. Understood?

===='''''[[Vision]]''''', '''''[[Correcting Time]]'''''====

===='''''[[Vision]]''''', '''''[[Correcting Time]]'''''====

Mrs. B: Yes! I was [[wondering]]. In one of [[the transcripts]] I [[read]] that He is here. I thought they were intimating more fully than before. One of the transcripts seemed to say that [[Christ Michael]] said, "I am here, my children," and I thought it meant that. And then His coming, which we talk about after [[Correcting Time]], how can He be here more fully than He is now? Because He says He is here. "I’m here for you. I’m [[spiritually]] here for you. I’m beside you! I’m your [[companion]], your friend. Ask me anything, include me in [[everything]]." So I would like to have you comment, if you possibly could, about that, Tomas.

Mrs. B: Yes! I was [[wondering]]. In one of [[the transcripts]] I [[read]] that He is here. I thought they were intimating more fully than before. One of the transcripts seemed to say that [[Christ Michael]] said, "I am here, my children," and I thought it meant that. And then His coming, which we talk about after [[Correcting Time]], how can He be here more fully than He is now? Because He says He is here. "I’m here for you. I’m [[spiritually]] here for you. I’m beside you! I’m your [[companion]], your friend. Ask me anything, include me in [[everything]]." So I would like to have you comment, if you possibly could, about that, Tomas.

Mrs. McD: Thank you, Tomas. Very much.

Mrs. McD: Thank you, Tomas. Very much.

===='''''[[Rituals]]'''''====

===='''''[[Rituals]]'''''====

Mrs. M: Well, I was thinking about … when you were talking about [[Christmas]], Tomas. I'm going to be fortunate enough to hear the "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handel%27s_Messiah Messiah]" tomorrow night. My daughter is singing and I guess I think to myself that's got to be one of the times when I can really feel that [[Jesus]] [[Christ]] is born in me. Is that the kind of thing that you were indicating when you were talking about the holiday?

Mrs. M: Well, I was thinking about … when you were talking about [[Christmas]], Tomas. I'm going to be fortunate enough to hear the "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handel%27s_Messiah Messiah]" tomorrow night. My daughter is singing and I guess I think to myself that's got to be one of the times when I can really feel that [[Jesus]] [[Christ]] is born in me. Is that the kind of thing that you were indicating when you were talking about the holiday?

TOMAS: You give me another loaded question. I am delighted you will be experiencing the fine work of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Frideric_Handel Handel] and trust that the production will be worthy of its creator's [[ideals]].

TOMAS: You give me another loaded question. I am delighted you will be experiencing the fine work of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Frideric_Handel Handel] and trust that the production will be worthy of its creator's [[ideals]].

When you hear the [[choir]] sing, "Wonderful! Counselor! Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace," see if your [[heart]] does not well up with pride at knowing this [[entity]] as your [[personal]] [[companion]] and deliverer and all those wondrous words which fall short of the fullness of your [[heart]] at the pondering of your Creator Son [[Christ Michael]], particularly perhaps in view of your having recently read [[Part 4|His life's experience here]].

When you hear the [[choir]] sing, "Wonderful! Counselor! Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace," see if your [[heart]] does not well up with pride at knowing this [[entity]] as your [[personal]] [[companion]] and deliverer and all those wondrous words which fall short of the fullness of your [[heart]] at the pondering of your Creator Son [[Christ Michael]], particularly perhaps in view of your having recently read [[Part 4|His life's experience here]].

And as you hear those strains and feel those [[feelings]] of divine [[confidence]] and [[humility]], think of those who have not even met [[the Master]], those who are in such [[fear]] that they have not the [[courage]] to knock upon the door, to be given entry into His bosom. Those are the ones, Elyssia. Those are the ones who we come to serve, to feed the light of [[truth]].

And as you hear those strains and feel those [[feelings]] of divine [[confidence]] and [[humility]], think of those who have not even met [[the Master]], those who are in such [[fear]] that they have not the [[courage]] to knock upon the door, to be given entry into His bosom. Those are the ones, Elyssia. Those are the ones who we come to serve, to feed the light of [[truth]].

Mrs. M: Yes, and then one does think at [[Christmas]] time, I guess, of the [[tragedy]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosnian_War Bosnia] because you want to help and as a [[citizen]] you feel --- I have no have a point of view about this, and yet there are such excellent [[arguments]] on both sides of this [[problem]]. We see these things on television, the Christmas holidays and then the tragedy, their winter, and people experiencing this war.

Mrs. M: Yes, and then one does think at [[Christmas]] time, I guess, of the [[tragedy]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosnian_War Bosnia] because you want to help and as a [[citizen]] you feel --- I have no have a point of view about this, and yet there are such excellent [[arguments]] on both sides of this [[problem]]. We see these things on television, the Christmas holidays and then the tragedy, their winter, and people experiencing this war.

Mrs. H: May I comment?

Mrs. H: May I comment?

And, yes, I am amenable to private sessions, question/answer [[conversations]], and I am fortunate to work with a [[transmitter]]/receiver who has so freely availed herself to [[this Mission]] work, that she is [[cooperative]], so contact Gerdean for a private session.

And, yes, I am amenable to private sessions, question/answer [[conversations]], and I am fortunate to work with a [[transmitter]]/receiver who has so freely availed herself to [[this Mission]] work, that she is [[cooperative]], so contact Gerdean for a private session.

Mrs. M: I was going to say that I was just really happy when you were repeating those words from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handel%27s_Messiah the Messiah] in your own very special way. I thought it was a very, very special moment for me and so I am inclined to mention that one of the other aspects of [[Christmas]] that I try to latch onto are the beautiful children and their faces in innocent trust and love and, I guess I probably would love to hear what you would say about that one, because I [[love]] what you said about "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handel%27s_Messiah The Messiah]."

Mrs. M: I was going to say that I was just really happy when you were repeating those words from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handel%27s_Messiah the Messiah] in your own very special way. I thought it was a very, very special moment for me and so I am inclined to mention that one of the other aspects of [[Christmas]] that I try to latch onto are the beautiful children and their faces in innocent trust and love and, I guess I probably would love to hear what you would say about that one, because I [[love]] what you said about "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handel%27s_Messiah The Messiah]."

TOMAS: I will not go on, for my vessel is getting rusty, but I will say that [[children]] are very responsive to the [[stimuli]] of their [[parents]] and [[peers]], and often their jubilation also is borderline hysteria and emotionality, but it is always a delight, of course, to see the cherubic upturned faces with dancing eyes in [[anticipation]] of sugarplums and other delights, and it is an [[ideal]] time for parents to plant those [[seeds]] and nurture … "[[Christ-consciousness]]" shall we say -- that give real meaning to [[Christmas]].

TOMAS: I will not go on, for my vessel is getting rusty, but I will say that [[children]] are very responsive to the [[stimuli]] of their [[parents]] and [[peers]], and often their jubilation also is borderline hysteria and emotionality, but it is always a delight, of course, to see the cherubic upturned faces with dancing eyes in [[anticipation]] of sugarplums and other delights, and it is an [[ideal]] time for parents to plant those [[seeds]] and nurture … "[[Christ-consciousness]]" shall we say -- that give real meaning to [[Christmas]].