President’s Message

Sunrays on water

Message from the President

MESSAGES OF LIGHT
Each September 1, the Spiritual New Year begins. It ushers in a wave of spiritual energy and inspiration, and a special spiritual theme channeled as part of the Wayshowers Philosophy inspiration first introduced by Dr. Francisco Coll.The energy of new beginnings in September is significant in different spiritual traditions around the world. For example, those of the Jewish faith celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year in September.

This year’s theme is “Unfolding The Light.” There are many messages of universal inspiration that center around light. In this Spiritual New Year, we have a special opportunity to allow Spirit to back us in “Unfolding The Light” in our everyday lives, through choosing to express the light of inspiration, joy, wisdom, happiness and compassion in our daily activities.

Here are some expressions of the power of spirit flowing through each of us. Enjoy them and send other examples to share throughout this year:

The Light of God before me.
The Light of God behind me.
The Light of God above me.
The Light of God beside me.
The Light of God within me.
– from the Prayer of St. Patrick 

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,
and a light unto my path.
– Psalm 119:105

God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
– John 1:5

Be praised, my Lord, with all Your creatures,
Especially Brother Sun,
By whom You bring us the day
and who brings us the light;
– St. Francis of Assisi 

If light is in your heart,
you will find your way home.
– Rumi

When the morning stars sang together, and the hosts of heaven shouted for joy,
then Your creative word made the light to break through the darkness,
and life to issue forth from the marriage of heaven and earth.
– from a Prayer for Rosh Hashanah