 June,
2003
Live Again: The Unique Voice and Message of Ernest Holmes (Vol.
I)
United Church of Religious Science
$20
Listen to this CD, and any question as to how Ernest Holmes
held thousands captivated by his words will absolutely evaporate.
Now
we and future generations can experience his unique voice,
as did the crowds in the California
theatre where he delivered
these talks in 1954-55. This is the first in a series of six
CD compilations of Holmes’ talks to be brought out this
year.
Most
earlier Holmes recordings sounded as if he were broadcasting
from Mars. New remastering
renders this one crisp, loud, and
static-free, right down to the occasional cough or sneeze from
the audience, who mostly sit enraptured until Holmes comes out,
Jack Benny-like, with, “...destiny grabs me by the...(pause)...well,
anyway, it grabs me.” Then we hear the brilliance of someone
who brings Confucius, Mary Baker Eddy, Rabindranath Tagore,
Lord Acton, hens, and acorns into the conversation to make his
points.
His
points? Everything visible flows from the Invisible; treatment
is a method we use solely
to convince ourselves; thought has
creative power we take out, but don’t put in; whenever
somebody dances, it is God dancing; and that it’s difficult
for somebody in need to think in the opposite way—but
necessary.
Opened with a treatment by Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith, and punctuated
by upbeat songs from Cynthia James, Holmes delivers four discourses,
each averaging seven minutes. The musical interludes provide
time to reflect on what one has just heard.
This CD is available only through United Church of Religious
Science, 213-388-2181, or at www.religiousscience.org.
— Rev.
Dr. Jesse Jennings
www.allspirit.co.uk This comprehensive site makes the rather
bold claim that “there
is something here for everyone.” This appears to be true.
Although the site does lean toward the Eastern philosophies,
it contains an abundance of quotations and poetry from a number
of Western writers and saints as well.
According to founder Gill, her site “is built from the
work of those who have most inspired me on my spiritual path,
and the works are in many ways a reflection of that journey.” She
brings viewers in touch with one another through “spirit
friends” discussion groups, in which those interested in
sharing their views can do so. Various links also bring viewers
in touch with meditations from many of the world’s religious
traditions. For anyone attracted to things of the spirit, this
eclectic website should be particularly meaningful.
— Cliff Johnson
 A Prosperity Love Story
Rags to Enrichment: A Memoir
Catherine Ponder
Softcover, $19.95
DeVorss & Company
Catherine Ponder opens her story at
a time in her late teens, when she left Alabama to go to Washington,
D.C. to work as a “government
girl” for the FBI. A first marriage that soon ends, the
birth of a son, single motherhood, classes at Unity Village,
and a demanding job make up some of the challenges and blessings
that Catherine experiences early on.
From the beginning of her ministry,
Catherine Ponder realizes that the spiritual principle of prosperity
holds for her a particularly
powerful energy, so it naturally becomes the focus of her work.
In recounting the steps she takes in her personal life and
professional career, the author includes the specific affirmations
she used,
and uses, to guide and support her success. This feature of
A Prosperity Love Story makes it more than a fascinating, lively
memoir; it is also a practical and inspiring “nuts-and-bolts” primer
for prosperous living. Catherine Ponder is highly ac-claimed
for her teachings on prosperity—but not so well known
are the courageous and creative actions that brought forth
her success.
We learn from Catherine Ponder’s life story how to apply—how
to live—the prosperity principles she is famous for teaching,
because those principles are who she is. Her life is her message.
— Kathy Juline
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