The Divine Physician
During His stay in New York, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá addressed mankind’s need for love and unity twice (these addresses can be read here and here). His discourse, which is filled with the imagery of disease and healing, is a refreshing yet penetrating […]
2012
Biography: Corinne True
Hand of the Cause Corinne True (November 1, 1861- April 3, 1961) is best known for her unparalleled contributions to the building of the Wilmette Temple. As the Master called this temple the “Mother temple of the West”, Corinne True […]
The Master & Children
Throughout His visit to the West ‘Abdu’l-Bahá regularly met children. On the streets of cities and towns, little ones were attracted to Him and followed Him – like the children in New York who followed Him and were invited to […]
2012
Talk at the Church of the Ascension
On 14 April 1912 ‘Abdu’l-Bahá was invited to speak at the Church of Ascension – the very first church in the U.S.A. honored by His presence. The verse mentioned, by way of introduction, by the reverend from the Epistle of […]
2012
The Master’s Arrival in New York
‘Abdu’l-Bahá arrived on the American shore on 11 April 1912 at a time when many people were immigrating to the U.S.A., fleeing persecution or economic hardship in their countries of birth, and bringing with them dreams, hopes, and fears in […]
2012
Paris Talks Revisited: The Power of the Holy Spirit
On 18 November 1911 ‘Abdu’l-Bahá explained the 11th principle of His Father’s teachings: The Power of the Holy Spirit: In the teaching[s] of Bahá’u’lláh, it is written: ‘By the Power of the Holy Spirit alone is man able to progress, […]
2012
Biography: Edward & Carrie Kinney
‘Abdu’l-Bahá gave the early New York Bahá’ís Edward (1863-1950) and Carrie Kinney (1878-1959) names that reflected specific virtues: Edward was named “Saffa” (rock, serenity) and Carrie became “Vaffa” (certitude, fidelity). Later on they also received the title “pillars of the […]
Paris Talks Revisited: Universal Peace
In His talk on Universal Peace, the eight principle of the Bahá’í Teachings, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá elaborates on His Father’s assurance that unity and universal peace will be established in the future. He explains two very ‘practical’ measures needed in order to […]
2012
Biography: Lua Getsinger
I find the personal histories of the early believers fascinating as they inform us about historical events which are unique to a particular epoch. Above and beyond this historical value, the stories provide us with inspiration and solace during times […]
2012
Paris Talks Revisited: The Search after Truth
On 10 November, 1911 ‘Abdu’l-Bahá spoke about the first principle of Bahá’u’lláh’s Teachings: the Search after Truth. He explained the principle primarily in the context of religions claiming to be the exclusive keepers of truth and emphasized that we must […]