The Light of the Renaissance
The Light of the Renaissance is a series of articles written by Dale Mckechnie, former Vice-President of the Lucis Trust, mapping the spiritual contours of this remarkable period in human evolution.
The Light of the Renaissance – A Spark of Enlightenment – part 1
Over the long course of human evolution there have been many instances where a spark of enlightenment has kindled periods of creative expansion and a fresh surge in the unfolding of human consciousness. And what is significant about these creative periods is that they seem to occur in patterns indicating some intelligent direction behind human…
The Light of the Renaissance – A Prominent Group – part 2
In the study of history we tend to focus on prominent individuals who are the movers and shakers of change. This is of course necessary to understand what drives these individuals to do what they do. But as the esoteric teachings point out, what appears to be individuals in incarnation is really more a group…
The Light of the Renaissance – A Small Group of Servers – part 3
It is important to realize what the sudden impact of this small group of servers had on the consciousness at the time. And human consciousness has always been the primary focus of the spiritual Hierarchy. Outer physical activities initiated by individuals are of lesser importance. Therefore, consider the effect on the highly crystallized European consciousness…
The Light of the Renaissance – The Effects of the Awakening – part 4
The effects of the awakening and enlightenment of the mind were inevitable; effects which the Hierarchy was fully aware would happen. But notwithstanding all the deep diversity in thinking, leading to horrendous conflicts, wars and bloodshed, what stood out as more significant to the Hierarchy was the release of the power of the mind itself.…
The Light of the Renaissance – The Gift of the Telescope – part 5
Galileo had help from a new invention—the telescope. A Dutchman, Hans Lippershey, an eyeglass maker, is credited with making the first telescope in 1608. At least he was the first to apply for a patent. In 1609 Galileo improved the design of the telescope and was the first to point it toward the moon and…
The Light of the Renaissance – Expanding the Work – part 6
The groundbreaking work initiated by these four forerunners, described earlier, and there were many others contributing, had a deep spiritual connection, unknown to their outer personality selves, but certainly known at the group soul level. And certainly their work would not have achieved widespread recognition had it not been for a large group of souls…
The Light of the Renaissance – The Power of the Church – part 7
In the 5th century A.D. around the time of the fall of the Roman Empire, much of the temporal and spiritual power was taken over by the Catholic Church. In those days it did serve as a stabilizing power on the country plagued by invading forces from the north and the east. The church also…
The Light of the Renaissance – A New Ray Energy – part 8
When a new ray energy begins to manifest it inevitably creates a conflict with any existing ray expressions. But often conflict will produce innovation. This was the case when the third ray inspired souls encountered the long held beliefs built up by the sixth ray quality of idealism and devotion, and along the second ray…