Who We Are

Vestiges of Christianity is a news blog maintained under the direction of Bishop Bryan D. Ouellette, Ph.D., SOSM. Our goal is to reconcile ancient Christian theology with contemporary orthodox Christian practices and understandings. Our praxis carries with it a strong eastern liturgical focus while maintaining a freedom of spirituality that is true to ancient Christian ideology. We welcome anyone who desires to discover gnosis through the expression of early Christianity. We use the word "gnosis" with the intention to reflect its original meaning of soteriological knowledge, mystical wisdom and spiritual realization. While we encourage a working philosophical comprehension of Classical Gnosticism from antiquity, we are not a Gnostic or reconstructionist church. Our theology is orthodox, our approach, furthermore, is mystically liberating.
Showing posts with label religion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label religion. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Are All Spiritual Paths Valid?


On this edition of Vestiges of Christianity, Bishop Bryan Ouellette breaks down the contemporary notion that one spiritual practice is just as good as another. Is there salvation outside of the Catholic Church? Do non-Christians go to heaven? What role do good works and spiritual knowledge play in relation to simple faith? Find out!

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Healing Theology

Last night on the EYE of the SEER show, Bishop Bryan D. Ouellette, Ph.D., SOSM made an important announcement about his ministry held within the Holy Nicholean Catholic Church. On the second half he discussed with Deacon Thomas Moreland the ways through which Esoteric Mysticism connects all religions to a common spirituality. But can this "common spirituality" reconcile theological conflicts between conventional Christian theology and those of non-Christian religions?

Bishop Ouellette, in his unceasing effort to bring all people to a mutual respect and spiritual commonality, is often accused of serving "two masters" by his peers and critics. In Matthew 6:24 Jesus states, "No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other." Is the Esoteric Mysticism program a violation of what Jesus taught?

Bishop Ouellette attempts to set the record clear, once and for all, dispelling as much confusion as is possible while answering the age-old question: Can We [like the popular bumper-sticker] Co-Exist or are we just too spiritually incompatible to do so?

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Esoteric Mysticism

Do you want to have a direct experience with God? Come and take a look at Bishop Ouellette's latest project. Sign up for a free subscription or become an Elite Member to gain access to advanced training materials and workshops. The book, which is the rubric for this system, is expected to become available later this year. Please watch for updates at:

http://www.esotericmysticism.org/

Saturday, March 13, 2010