THE MYSTICAL WHITE ROSE
Sep 29th, 2009 by admin
The Mystical White Rose
By Andreas Gstaltner
[Translated from the German]
Imagine a rosebush with a white rosebud not yet open.
The rose is a child of the earth where its roots anchor it;
Of the sun which inflames it;
Of the life-giving water and air, that flow around it.
Carry this white rosebud into the holy chamber of your heart.
There, let it grow.
Slowly, slowly, its petals unfold until the white rose blossom is fully-blown.
You smell its gentle fragrance. You feel white light infuse your whole being.
Finally, you perceive the glowing golden letters that adorn each petal.
On the first and outer petals you see:
Honesty – it is the first essential on the spiritual path
Discretion and Silence – only to the discreet will the mysteries be unveiled.
Patience and perseverance – bring you to the gate of the temple
Courage and fortitude – carry you across the dark abyss to reach the light.
On the middle petals you see:
Modesty – on the earth live modestly
Humility – in the presence of God be humble
Tolerance – there are many pathways to God
Kindness – open your heart
Restraint – as a peacemaker be slow to anger
Forgiveness — release those lovingly who have hurt you
Faith – with confidence move mountains.
On the innermost petals of the white rose flower you see:
Charity – serve with Christ to uplift humanity
Mercy – be merciful and obtain mercy
Purity – as with the Holy Virgin Mary, the pure shall see God.
Devotion – to the Divine Mysteries;
The Divine Light
The Divine Love
The Divine Healing
The Divine Silence
Gaze tenderly at each petal and meditate on what it means to you.
Let it enter your innermost being.
By the sweet rose the bees give their honey.
Mystical White Rose