Daily Devotional: August 17th

Daily Prayer XVI

Hail, Magna Mater, healer and bestower of life,  

Thy touch brings both ailment's end and peace from strife.  

Goddess of fertility, from thy sacred womb life springs,  

In thy nurturing embrace, all creation sings. 

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Amidst the battlefield, thy shield provides defense,  

Protector of the faithful, a guardian immense.  

Thy bountiful gifts, a testament to nature's grace,  

Magna Mater, in thee, all find a sacred space. 

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Thou art the arbiter of health and soothing cure,  

Yet, in thy hands, the power to afflict and obscure.  

To those who seek, thou offer immortality's gleam,  

In devotion to thee, a timeless, eternal dream. 

Daily Meditation

"The word “Heroes” coming from a word that signifies “love” [Eros], shows us that, full of love for God, all of their works assist us in our passage through this earthly life to a life divine, helping us become citizens of heaven.'”

—Hierocles

We are not alone in our journey toward the divine. God sends Heroes to mankind to serve as guides to our own perfection. Each Hero is a divine being and a holy example of what we could be if we devoted ourselves fully to our divine purpose. By following their virtuous examples, we can learn to perfect our souls and raise them toward the Gods.

Monthly Ascesis

Developing a practice of chanting prayers is a powerful and effective way to create stillness in our souls, allowing us to behold God's presence in our lives.

This month, begin chanting the short prayer below. Start with just a few repetitions, for example, 10-15. Then, gradually increase the number over the month. When you reach a higher number of chants, say 100-200 per day, your mind will begin to quiet down, and a sense of stillness in your mind and soul will increase. Following your chants, take a moment to rest in the newfound stillness and keep your mind clear of thoughts for as long as you can.

DOMINE MERCURI, MACTE ESTO

(Do-min-ay Mehr-coor-ree, Mahk-tay Es-tow)

Lord Mercury, Be Blessed

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