Let All Associate
As children of all races lined up infront of us, carrying roses of different colors and reciting Baha’u’llah’s exhortation “So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole world!” I could not fight the tears nor the thoughts of gratitude to be a part of such a remarkable commemoration of the [...]
The reminder
While we were rehearsing tonight, a dear friend reminded us that it was a century ago while walking in Washington, DC, that Abdu’l-Baha on His visit to the West, proclaimed the oneness of humanity with the words “O Bahá’u’lláh! What hast Thou done?” and gave practical examples on how to live a spiritual life to inspire [...]
Join us in celebrating the 9th Day of Ridvan, Sunday, April 29, 2012
Dear friends, Please join the Arlington Baha’i Community next Sunday, April 29th, in celebrating the 9th Day of Ridvan, a twelve day Festival during which Baha’u’llah publicly proclaimed His mission: “Arise, and proclaim unto the entire creation the tidings that He Who is the All-Merciful hath directed His steps towards the Ridvan and entered it. [...]
The real to-do list
You’ve seen those lists reminding you to sing, hope, laugh, smile to strangers, love — and yes indeed, as a friend on Facebook reminded me, the list should start with love. And yet, how often do we take the time to do the good work? Why, because we seem to convince ourselves somehow that it is [...]
Musical Prayer Station with Kat Key “What The Fire Is”
“Intone, O My servant, the verses of God that have been received by thee, as intoned by them who have drawn nigh unto Him, that the sweetness of thy melody may kindle thine own soul, and attract the hearts of all men.” (Baha’u’llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah, p. 294) Dear friends! What nurtures [...]
Happy Naw Ruz! Happy Baha’i New Year! Happy Spring!
“Now the new age is here and creation is reborn. Humanity hath taken on new life. The autumn hath gone by, and the reviving spring is here. All things are now made new… And all this newness hath its source in the fresh outpourings of wondrous grace and favour from the Lord of the Kingdom, [...]
Arlington Prayer Station “Lift Up Your Voices” – Friday, March 23rd
“O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!” (King James Bible, Isaiah, 40:10) “Lift up your voices and sing out the song of the Kingdom. Spread far and wide the precepts and counsels of the loving Lord, so that [...]
Sofia’s question and the gift of the Fast
As Juliet was eating her breakfast this morning, her sweet sister Sofia asked me “Am a Baha’i or am I a Christian or what am I?”. The gift of the Fast is that I have been feeling so serene and spiritually nurtured that while the presence of a variation of such a question only a [...]
The Day of Bulgarian Liberty and Baha’u'llah on true liberty for the whole world
Today Bulgaria celebrates its National Day of Liberty, 129 years since the day the San Stefano Treaty was signed ending the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 and putting Bulgaria on the path to its independence. As I solemny celebrate on this second day of the Baha’i Fast, I am also reminded of the timeless words of [...]
First day of the Fast – first step on a journey
O my God and my Master! Thou seest me among Thy creatures who have rebelled and transgressed against Thee. Every time I invite them unto the ocean of Thy knowledge, their repudiation of Thy Cause increaseth and their rejection of the Dawning-Place of Thy Will waxeth greater. I beg of Thee, O my God, by [...]
