The Pilgrims Correspondence

Christian Greetings Beloved, The Cloud of Unknowing is a profound 14th-century mystical text that guides the reader into a relationship with God that transcends the intellect. The anonymous author suggests that in order to draw close to God, one must move beyond the grasp of the mind. This cloud, which both conceals and reveals, invites the soul into a kind of "unknowing" that feels paradoxical at first but is transformative. For the author, true knowledge of God isn’t found in theological certainties or intellectual clarity but in a place where our hearts are laid bare before Him, open and willing to be transformed. This journey into the "cloud" reflects the Christian doctrine of theosis, or divinization, which is the process of becoming more like God in holiness, love, and character. Theosis is the calling to participate in the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4), not by understanding God fully but by entering into a relationship of deep intimacy with Him. Through the mys...

Christian Greetings Beloved,      A radical Christian isn’t simply defined by going door-to-door with Bibles or standing in protest against unbiblical laws; these actions may be outward expressions of faith, but they don’t capture the heart of what it means to follow Christ radically. Radical Christianity, at its core, is about embodying a love that crosses every boundary society builds. It’s a love that mirrors the radical inclusivity of Christ, reaching beyond lines of difference, forgiving without condition, serving without recognition, and showing a relentless commitment to justice, compassion, and transformation. The Social Gospel movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries captured this spirit of radical Christianity. Led by figures like Walter Rauschenbusch, Washington Gladden, and Jane Addams, the Social Gospel emphasized that Christian faith should not only concern personal morality but also address social systems and structures that perpetuate poverty, op...

       Christian Greetings Beloved,      Love is indeed a cornerstone of the Christian faith, an essential commandment and call that permeates every aspect of a believer's life. Christians are called to love unconditionally—whether by loving God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, by loving their neighbors, or even by loving their enemies. Love is the defining mark of a true Christian. As 1 John 4:8 states, “Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.” This verse reveals that to know God is to embody love, for love is not just something God possesses; it is, at the very core, who He is. If God truly resides within us, then love naturally flows from us, for it is through love that His presence is made known. In the absence of love, it would be impossible to truly know or reflect God. Love and hate cannot coexist within the same heart, just as darkness cannot coexist with light. As Christians, therefore, we are called to ...

Christian Greetings Beloved,   In the passage from the Gospel of  John 18:10-11 , we witness a scene of high tension and human impulse: Peter, overcome with zeal, draws his sword and strikes. Yet Jesus, calm and resolute, responds not with violence but with a gentle rebuke, reminding Peter—and us—that His way is different. Consider, for a moment, what Peter must have felt. He had walked with Christ, witnessed His miracles, and heard His teachings. But when the hour of trial came, his instinct was not to follow the gentle path of his Master but to resort to force. How often do we, in our own moments of fear or uncertainty, reach for a “sword”—be it our words, our actions, or even our thoughts—striking out to protect or defend what we hold dear?      Jesus’ response is key to understanding His mission and, indeed, the call of the non-resistance tradition. He tells Peter to sheath the sword, not because the danger has passed, but because violence cannot fulfil...

  Come And See What Love Has Done.   Come and see what wounds have been healed Come and see what renders Hearts to stand still Come and see you for the time is now  Come and see don't ask how Come and see as he passes by  Come and see this bless-ed light Come and see the temple cleaned Come and see the hearts he has seamed Come and be watchful for the Bridegroom is near And souls found woke need not fear Come now and see what he has called us to do  To love and forgive others just as he has done for you Come to the table come share the wine Come eat the bread and rest you shall find Come now and see for they've taken him away To lay a road that only love could pave Come and see his hands and his feet Come and see the blood shed for thee Come and see as they take him down Mangled flesh adorned  in mockery and thorny crown Come And See What Love Has Done. Come and see as they lay him there In a garden tomb so cold and bare. Come and watch as they seal the gra...

  Christian Greetings Beloved, For millennia, our greatest thinkers, philosophers, and spiritual leaders have pondered life’s deepest questions, seeking to unravel the mysteries of existence, purpose, and meaning. Yet despite their efforts, many of us today still feel disconnected from these questions, lost in the relentless busyness of daily life. Perhaps one reason we struggle with questions like, “What is the meaning of life?” is that we approach them from the wrong angle. Instead of focusing solely on life, maybe we should turn our gaze toward death—not in an obsessive or morbid way, but as a lens through which life can be understood more clearly. Chinese philosophy offers profound insight into this. The ancient sages recognized that life and death are inseparable parts of the same cosmic cycle. Lao Tzu observed, “All things such as grass and trees are soft and supple in life. At their death, they are withered and dry.” While I cannot claim to know the answer to life’s greatest...

                                                    For some time now I have wished to compile this little work of my own beliefs regarding the faith, not for the purpose of enunciating any single doctrine or way, but rather for the edification of myself as to forever shape my ashlar in the shape of the love and perfection of our Father.   ON THE SON. Jesus Christ the only son of God, who appeared to the disciples and the apostles, was a manifestation of God in perfect Unity with God and of dual nature with both God and man. The Christ is co-substantial with the father in circular perpetuity.   ON THE ONENESS OF THE TRINITY. God exists as three distinct persons in one divine essence: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. Each person of the Trinity is fully God, co-equal and co-eternal, yet distinct in their roles and relatio...

  Christian Greetings Beloved,  Simeon stands in the temple courts, a man whose soul has been tuned to the voice of God. He has waited long, not in idle anticipation but in a holy readiness, his eyes ever watching for the moment when the promise would be fulfilled. And now, in the quiet of a morning like any other, he sees them—an unassuming couple, carrying a child. The world passes by this scene with indifference, but Simeon, moved by the Spirit, recognizes what others cannot. He sees the answer to every longing, the fulfillment of the covenant, cradled in a pair of human arms. What stirs me most about this moment is not merely Simeon's patience but his spiritual sensitivity. The old man had spent his years waiting, but not as one who waits passively. He was alive to God, fully engaged in the divine promise, and his heart was set on what others had long forgotten or failed to see. Simeon’s faith was not in the temple rituals themselves, nor in the visible structures of relig...

   I believe it's safe to say that our Democratic Republic is built on a system that relies on instability as the means of change. A major part of this instability which our system is built on comes down to the factioning off of groups of people. The push and pull between factions specifically in terms of politics, philosophy and economics leads to our system heavily relying on the conflict between these numerous groups in order for any type of major change to happen. Our whole system is built on a system of theoretical strings between different factions that are constantly being loosened and tightened depending on the current socio economic state of the said groups.  I will be the first one to admit that this Madisonian system has a certain Unity to it and is bound to work for some amount of time, but given enough time any system built on this much tension will eventually break down. Our current political system constantly exposes the theoretical strings that connect the...

  In the context of Christian faith, the concept of Christian nationalism poses significant challenges to the core principles of genuine discipleship, democratic governance, and social cohesion. Let's explore the various dangers inherent in this ideology, considering how it compromises the purity and potency of the gospel message, distorts our understanding of earthly citizenship, and encroaches upon the fundamental rights endowed upon every individual by our Creator. Christian nationalism fundamentally contradicts the foundational tenets of Christianity, which call for an allegiance to Christ that supersedes all earthly loyalties. When we merge our faith with national identity, there's a risk of elevating our nation to a status above the Kingdom of God, directly contravening Christ's injunction to prioritize the pursuit of His kingdom and righteousness above all else (Matthew 6:33). This deviation from divine order carries grave spiritual consequences. By intert...