The Garden of Gethsemane: Facing the Darkness, Jesus, Judas, and the Choice to Stand Up

All he has to hold onto now is hope—that this choice, this night, will mean somethingThis Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In this deeply human and spiritually rich episode of Creation's Paths, Charlie and Brian guide us through the Garden of Gethsemane—not only as a moment in Christ’s story, but as a mirror to our own long nights of grief, fear, and resolve. They explore the four paths of Creation Spirituality in this pivotal scene, reflect on folk beliefs of the Messiah, and even touch on the Gospel of Judas and early Christian heresies. In this dark night of the cosmos, we find Jesus wrestling with fate, fear, and hope, echoing the spiritual battles we all endure.Thanks for reading! This post is public so feel free to share it.Thank you for Tips / Donations: * https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett * https://patreon.com/cedorsett * https://cash.app/$CreationsPaths* Substack: New to The Seraphic Grove learn more For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com --- A Christopagan Manifesto--- Answer to the Call: A Dream of an Oak ChurchSocial Connections: * BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com * Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/#Christopagan #CreationSpirituality #ChristianWitch #Paganism #Esoteric #Magic #Druidry #Mysticism #Spirituality #Occult #WitchCraft #Wicca #IrishPaganism #CelticPaganism #Magick #Polytheism #Enchantment Chapters:00:00 The Garden of Gethsemane: A Night of Agony01:25 Introduction and Hosts' Backgrounds01:35 Exploring the Dark Night of Gethsemane02:46 Personal Reflections and Connections04:34 The Role of Judas and the Apostles09:02 Historical and Theological Insights11:04 The Concept of the Messiah17:12 Jesus' Teachings and the Kingdom Within20:01 The Loneliness of Jesus' Final Night28:10 Reflections on Modern Gethsemane Moments28:35 Engagement and Support29:37 Closing Prayer to the Blessed Mother Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe