Discuss the importance and value of divination as it relates to ADF. (minimum 100 words) The whole purpose of performing a High Rite is to give an offering or praise for something you need or want (an upcoming harvest, a prayer for guidance, you name it), and receive guidance and blessing in return. It’s like […]
Category: Clergy Program
Various articles and thoughts throughout the Clergy Program
Divination 1, #9
Discuss your view and understanding of the function of the Seer. (minimum 100 words) In our Grove, the function of the Seer is to receive, interpret, and announce the results of a divinational period, such as the omen in our High Rites. They are our liaison through the “language barrier” with the Divine that lets […]
Divination 1, #8
Discuss the relative importance and effect of divination within your personal spiritual practice. (minimum 100 words) I can be an indecisive kitten sometimes, though I do pride myself on my ability to make the right decision in most instances through common sense and without relying on outside input. However, when dealing with otherworldy influence, such […]
Divination 1, #7
Discuss your view of the purpose of divination. (minimum 100 words) Divination is a tool used for interpreting messages in many forms from the Divine. In my Grove we use it in a multitude of ways, such as determining what the prayer of our next High Rite should be, asking if our offerings have been […]
Liturgical Writing 1, Citations
Sturluson, Snorri. Prose Edda, Gylfaginning. Sturluson, Snorri. Prose Edda, Skáldskaparmál. “She will tell no fortunes, yet well she knows the fates of men.” Lindow, John (2001). Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs, pp. 128-130. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (marsh) Watkins, Calvert. “Ireland and the Art of the Syllable.” How to […]
Liturgical Writing 1, #3
Discuss a poem of at least eight lines as to its use of poetic elements (as defined by Watkins): formulaics, metrics, and stylistics. Pay particular attention to use of meter and phonetic devices, such as rhyme and alliteration. (Minimum 100 words beyond the poem itself.) I decided I want to view a rather fun story […]
Liturgical Writing 1, #1
Describe how ADF’s order of ritual expresses the following concepts: “Serving the people”; “Reaffirming shared beliefs”; “Reestablishing the cosmic order”; “Building enthusiasm”. (Min. 500 words) The ADF Core Order of Ritual provides so many wonderful liturgical opportunities, some that intermingle with each other and then others that have a specific purpose. As far as “Serving […]
Liturgical Writing 1, #4
Create a prayer suitable for the main offering of a High Day rite which includes invocation of at least one deity suitable to the occasion, description of the offering and its suitability to the occasion, and the purpose of the offering, totaling at least 100 words. Any stage directions necessary for performance of the offering […]
Liturgical Writing 1, #2
Create a prayer of praise, offering, or thanksgiving to a deity modeled on a mythic, folkloric, or other literary source of at least 75 words. Include a summary of what your sources were and how you utilized them (summary at least 150 words). Invocation to Frigga: (Used Mabon 2013 that I led) Lady Frigga, Queen […]
Ritual Mechanics Passes
Dear Rev. Crystal Groves (Crystal Groves), Congratulations! Your Ritual Mechanics submission passes. Blessings, Rev. Michael Dangler
