YOU ARE THE LIGHT
YOU ARE THE LIGHT
THE ESSENCE of GNOSTIC CHRISTIANITY
an experiential day with Martin Nathanael
Saturday 11th February 2012 10.00 am – 4.30 pm
at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre,
21 Blossom St., York, YO24 1AQ
Cost: £30
“You are the light!”The Gnostic Christians during the early centuries of this era took these words of Jesus seriously, and a recurring theme of theirs was the invitation to “know yourself” as that light or, put another way, to realise your essential Christ-nature. Martin will draw on such teachings from the Gospels of Mary, Philip and Thomas, and other less well-known texts from the same period.
Though less explicit, the same invitation can be found in the New Testament teachings of Jesus and the apostles, and in the works of great Christian mystics. In particular, Martin will share an approach to sacred writings (e.g., the Parables of Jesus) which draws out their mystical meaning.
Gnostic Christianity offers an experiential path of awakening from our mistaken “separate” identity. Without discounting belief, it nevertheless promotes Self-knowledge as a co-existent of God-knowledge. The day will focus on non-dual teachings which emphasise that the knower and the known are One.
Awakening to this truth is not the exclusive privilege of mystics, monastics and the somehow fortunate few, but is equally available to everyone – for it is the essential truth of our being, our divine Christ-Self.
To book your place, make out cheque
to Martin Nathanael & send to
Martin Nathanael, 43 Morehall Close, York YO30 4WA
I will confirm your booking by return & provide further details.
For more information, contact Martin 01904 691201 martin.nathanael@btinternet.com
