The Cosmic Citizen

On this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we continue our exploration of Urantia Paper 20. The Paradise Sons of God, with a reading and discussion of Section 7. The Trinity Teacher Sons and Section 8. Local Universe Ministry of the Daynals. These two astonishing sections introduce the Trinity Teacher Sons, they are the Daynals. If the Creator Sons are the architects of universes and the Magisterial Sons are the magistrates of time, then the Daynals are the spiritual educators of eternity.Born of the Paradise Trinity itself, these Sons carry within them the blended nature of the Universal Father, the Eternal Son, and the Infinite Spirit. They are not creators, judges, or rulers. They are something subtler, more penetrating, and more enduring. They are the embodiment of wisdom, the living presence of moral enlightenment, the spiritual tutors of all realms, from the first mortal worlds to the highest spheres of Havona.With more than twenty‑one billion Teacher Sons active in the grand universe (and even more held in reserve on Paradise) their ministry is vast, patient, and exquisitely personal. They do not command loyalty; they awaken it. They do not impose truth; they illuminate it. Their influence is woven into the ascension career itself, working hand‑in‑hand with the Infinite Spirit’s personalities to guide souls upward and inward toward Paradise.We discovered these Daynals from where they begin their ministry in the humble training worlds of the systems and gradually advance inward toward the constellation capitals and the high schools of Salvington. They teach mortals, seraphim, morontia beings, and even the Sons of God themselves. They administer examinations, certify universe workers, and preside over the long curriculum of wisdom that prepares ascending creatures for the ages ahead.They are the ever‑faithful, universally efficient teachers of the universe who work quietly behind the scenes, shaping the moral and spiritual growth of worlds. And though their ministry is vast beyond our comprehension, the revelators hint that Urantia will one day understand them far better when our planetary quarantine and isolation is finally lifted.Listen in as we explore the Daynals — who they are, how they work, and why their ministry is essential to the spiritual evolution of every universe child. This is the story of the Trinity’s own teachers, the spiritual mentors of eternity, and the gentle architects of enlightenment across the grand universe.

This week we continued our study of Urantia Paper 20, The Paradise Sons of God, with a reading and discussion of Section 5. Bestowal of the Paradise Sons of God and Section 6. The Mortal-Bestowal Careers.We explored one of the most breathtaking revelations in the Urantia Papers: the mortal-bestowal missions of the Paradise Sons of God. These are the rare occasions when a divine being steps across the threshold of eternity to take up life as a mortal being, like us.Section 5 unveils the profound purpose behind these incarnations. Such a bestowal is never about persuading the Universal Father to love his children. God already loves us, perfectly and infinitely. Instead, these missions are an essential part of what makes the Creator Sons (the Michaels) and Magisterial Sons (the Avonals) the wisest, most compassionate, and most worthy rulers of the universes of time. Every inhabited planet receives a Bestowal Son. It is only after such a bestowal that the Spirit of Truth can be “poured out upon all flesh.” The Spirit of Truth then enables Thought Adjusters to indwell all normal human minds. Urantia may be cosmically small, but it is historically immense, because it was the stage for Michael, as the Creator of Nebadon, to make his seventh and final bestowal as the human Jesus of Nazareth. The Creator Son bestowal happens only once in the history of each universe. It was the triumph that secured Jesus as our undisputed Universe Sovereign.Section 6 then draws back the veil on the mortal careers of these divine Sons. They are born of a woman, grow up as children, labor in ordinary vocations, and live fully as mortals, though they never beget offspring. Their incarnations are not symbolic. They learn, struggle, pray, and experience life exactly as the human beings they serve. Even when their human experience is complete, their spiritual ministry of illuminating minds and uplifting souls continues. And though they must pass through death, it need not be violent; the tragedy of the cross was not a cosmic requirement of God’s. It was a tragic consequence of the circumstances of this world. Even so, Jesus’ sovereign Spirit of Truth is an ever-present comforter, who guides the worlds of Nebadon toward light and life.Listen in as we explore why the Paradise Sons descend from Paradise to walk among mortals, how their incarnations transform entire universes, and what it means that our own world was chosen as the arena for the greatest bestowal in our universe’s history.

Judicial Sons & Magisterial Missions — The Avonals at Work in Time and SpaceIn this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we continued our study of Paper 20. The Paradise Sons of God, by reading and discussing Sections 3. Judicial Actions and Section 4. Magisterial Missions.We stepped into one of the most fascinating and least understood ministries in the universe, the judicial and magisterial work of the Paradise Avonals, also known as the Magisterial Sons of God. These are the divine magistrates who preside over the great turning points of evolutionary worlds, guiding entire dispensations from one age to the next.Section 3 reveals the Avonals in their judicial capacity as high adjudicators who awaken sleeping survivors, close out eras of mercy, and prepare the planetary hosts for the next chapter of planetary progress. They sit in judgment on the destinies of the races of time, not as executioners, but as the ones who render the verdicts with the authority that only they can bring. Their visits range from dramatic incarnations to quiet, invisible “technical missions.” Every appearance they make marks a decisive moment in a world’s spiritual evolution.We then explored Section 4 and the magisterial missions themselves. These are the rare and luminous incarnations when an Avonal Son appears on a world as a full-fledged member of the mortal races. These missions prepare a planet for the eventual arrival of a bestowal Son, anchoring truth, stabilizing progress, and inaugurating new epochs of planetary life. Some worlds receive many such visitations; others only a few. Urantia, uniquely, has received none, its normal sequence having been forever altered by the extraordinary bestowal of Christ Michael himself.The revelators hint that an Avonal may still come to Urantia in a future age, though the timing and manner remain hidden even from the angels. What is certain is this: our world is now the personal ward of our Master Michael Son, who promised to return. In that light, the future of Paradise Son visitations on Urantia remains one of the great open mysteries of the ages.Join us as we unpack the cosmic roles of the Magisterial Sons to discover how they judge, how they incarnate, and how they shepherd the worlds of time toward the long ascent to Paradise.

This week on The Cosmic Citizen, we began our study of Urantia Paper 20: The Paradise Sons of God. We read and discussed the first two sections of the paper, which represents one of the most sweeping panoramas of divine sonship in the universe. The revelation begins by sorting all of the Sons of God into three categories: the Descending Sons, the Ascending Sons, and the Trinitized Sons. Our focus this time is on the Descending Sons. These are beings of divine origin who journey outward from Paradise descending into time and space to minister to creation.Section 1. The Descending Sons of God, introduces the seven orders of descending ministers. Together, they form a vast spiritual corps dedicated to uplifting evolutionary creatures and guiding their long ascent toward Paradise. Here we glimpse the breathtaking unity of the Paradise Sons, who are creators, judges, teachers, and truth revealers. Their ministries span from the Eternal Isle to the humblest of inhabited worlds. Section 2. The Magisterial Sons, introduces us to the Avonals. They are unique and exquisite, original beings born of the Eternal Son and the Infinite Spirit. These are the magistrates of the universes. They preside over dispensations and can incarnate on evolutionary worlds in mortal form. Their missions unfold in three ways: judicial, magisterial, and bestowal. They have tremendous impact on the spiritual destiny of the worlds they visit. Though not creators, they serve with the full authority of the Creator Son, bringing justice, mercy, and revelation to the evolving children of time.Listen in as we explore these profound orders of divine sonship and learn who they are, how they serve, and why their ministries are essential to the spiritual evolution of every inhabited world, including our own.

On this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we offered a special show for Easter by turning to one of the most luminous and misunderstood moments in universe history, Jesus's death on the cross.We looked at the deeper meanings revealed with a reading from Urantia Paper 188: The Time of the Tomb, with a reading and discussion of Section 4. Meaning of the Death on the Cross and Section 5. Lessons from the Cross. Far from a symbol of divine wrath or transactional justice, these sections unveil the cross as the supreme revelation of Jesus' fatherly love and his final and fearless expression of devotion to every soul in his vast universe.These sections reveal how the cross is transformed from an instrument of cruelty into an eternal emblem of unselfish service, redemptive love, and moral courage, and how the last act in Jesus's mortal drama has become the universe’s most powerful demonstration of a love that does not merely pardon evil but destroys it. Jesus' love truly rehabilitates, restores, and reawakens the goodness sleeping in every human heart.The cross forever stands as the final proof that God relates to us as a loving Father and not as a stern judge. In Jesus, forgiveness becomes salvation itself, the active power that makes wrongs right. His entire life, not only his death, shines as a revelation of redemptive love. This moment on Golgotha has inspired trillions across the universe to keep striving and choosing goodness, and it assures every sincere soul that the Creator fully understands mortal suffering!Listen in us as we rediscover the cross as a gift of love so radiant, so creative, so unconquerable, that it calls each of us to rise, to forgive, to serve, and to live the way he lived.

This week on The Cosmic Citizen, we completed our study of Paper 19. The Coordinate Trinity Origin Beings, with a study of the last two sections: Section 6. Havona Natives, and Section 7. Paradise Citizens.We took a breathtaking look at the beings who stand closest to the heart of creation, the Havona Natives and the Paradise Citizens. These are the children of the Paradise Trinity, born in divine perfection, yet still capable of growth, experience, and destiny.We first explored the astonishing role of the Havona natives, those radiant personalities who welcome ascending mortals into the billion worlds of the central universe. They are perfect, but not static. Through their deep and abiding friendships with pilgrims from the evolutionary worlds, they gain the one thing they cannot create for themselves: experience. In return, they offer ascending souls a companionship so healing, so ennobling, that it helps restore everything lost or stunted in the long struggle of ascension through time and space.We next read about the Paradise Citizens, the supernal inhabitants of the Isle of Light and Life. They are the oldest, most diverse, and least revealed of all Trinity-origin beings. They move freely through the universe of universes, communicating instantaneously, traveling with unimaginable speed, and yet remaining serenely anchored in the changeless presence of the Father.Together, these two orders complete the portrait of the Trinity’s personal creation: beings who have never fallen, never faltered, and yet remain fully free. Their existence reminds us that perfection is not stagnation, and that even the highest beings participate in the unfolding story of the universe.Listen in as we explore these luminous personalities, their mysterious destinies, and the profound relationships they form with ascending mortals.

The Secret Teachers of the TrinityIn this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we ventured into one of the most enigmatic corners of the universe — the Inspired Trinity Spirits. These elusive beings, born of the Paradise Trinity itself, move beyond the reach of time and space, operating in ways even high celestial orders can barely detect. They are unseen, unclassified, and almost entirely unknown… yet their fingerprints appear everywhere.Why do Solitary Messengers sense them like a compass to a cosmic pole? What hidden relationship might they share with the Thought Adjusters indwelling human minds? And could these Spirits be the universe’s super‑conscious teachers — transmitting essential truth that cannot be received through self‑aware channels?Listen in as we explore this profound mystery: the silent Spirits who may be guiding the universes from behind the veil, bridging the gap between what can be consciously taught and what must be spiritually infused. If you’ve ever wondered how revelation reaches the soul, this episode opens a door into that luminous secret.

On this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we continued our study of Paper 19, "The Co-ordinate Trinity-Origin Beings," with a reading and discussion of Section 3. The Divine Counselors, and Section 4. The Universal Censors. We journied into the highest courts of the superuniverses, where divine wisdom and judgment take personal form. In these two remarkable sections, we will meet the Divine Counselors and the Universal Censors. Trinity-origin beings who do not merely represent the Paradise Trinity’s insight and justice, but are those realities made manifest.The Divine Counselors are the living counsel of Deity. Twenty-one billion strong, they serve as the Trinity’s perfect advisory presence throughout the seven superuniverses. They work in intimate partnership with the Perfectors of Wisdom and the Universal Censors, forming ninefold tribunals whose decisions carry the same authority as the Ancients of Days. Their verdicts are so flawless they have never once been overturned. When these beings unite the perfect insight of the Creator with the perfected experience of ascendant creatures, their conclusions approach the very threshold of universal totality.The Universal Censors are eight billion in number and are the personal embodiment of the Paradise Trinity’s judgment. Wherever a Censor stands, the judgment of Deity is present. They total all testimony, wisdom, and experiential insight into a single, unerring verdict that cannot be appealed. Their decisions often reveal meanings and values beyond prediction. Acting from Havona to the evolutionary worlds, they anchor the entire system of superuniverse adjudication.These two orders reveal a breathtaking picture of how the Paradise Trinity governs the vast realms of time and space with perfect counsel, wisdom, and judgment. They are living personalities who bridge the gap between Creator perfection and creature experience. Enjoy a rare window into the inner workings of cosmic administration and the astonishing beings who carry the authority of eternity into the evolving universes.

On this episode of The Cosmic Citizen we began our study of Urantia Paper 19. The Co‑ordinate Trinity‑Origin Beings. We read and discussed the Preamble, Section 1. The Trinity Teacher Sons, and Section 2. The Perfectors of Wisdom. Paper 19 is a journey into one of the most fascinating and far‑reaching revelations of The Urantia Book: The Co‑ordinate Trinity‑origin Beings. This paper unveils a remarkable family of celestial personalities who stand at the crossroads of Trinity origin and universe service, bridging the infinite wisdom of Paradise with the evolving realms of time and space.In this study we will read about the seven orders introduced in this paper: the ever‑expanding corps of Trinity Teacher Sons, the majestic Perfectors of Wisdom, the insightful Divine Counselors, the unerring Universal Censors, the elusive Inspired Trinity Spirits, the perfect Havona natives, and the eternal  Paradise Citizens. Together, they form a vast and intricate network of cosmic administration, revelation, and spiritual uplift. Many of these beings have authored papers in The Urantia Book.We covered a profound aspect that this paper delivers. It's a philosophical challenge and reminder that a true understanding of ourselves, our world, and the universe, requires a balanced grasp of origin, history, and destiny. The Teacher Sons, in particular, stand as guardians against the dangers of narrow thinking, urging us to see reality as a whole rather than in fragments.Listen in for another mind-expanding exploration of cosmic coordination and divine purpose, as we discover how the Co-ordinate Trinity-origin Beings function, why they matter to the grand universe, and how their ministry illuminates our own path toward spiritual wisdom.  

The Anchors of DivinityOn this episode of The Cosmic Citizen we finish Urantia Paper 18. The Supreme Trinity Personalities, with a reading and discussion of Section 7, The Faithfuls of Days. We also reflected on this amazing paper.In the final movement of Paper 18, we meet one of the most quietly powerful orders in the superuniverse administration, the Faithfuls of Days. These are the divine advisors who anchor every constellation in unwavering spiritual loyalty. Unlike the Ancients, Perfections, and Recents of Days, who rule vast domains, the Faithfuls of Days work close to the evolutionary worlds, standing by the Most Highs as living embodiments of Paradise fidelity.This section reveals a universe where divine governance is not distant or abstract but intimately present.The Faithfuls of Days bring the fragrance of Paradise into the very heart of local universe affairs, ensuring that every decision, every judgment, every act of mercy carries the unmistakable imprint of eternal truth. They are the quiet guardians of spiritual integrity and a steady presence that keeps the constellations aligned with the purposes of the Infinite.Listen in as we explore why these rarely seen, never intrusive, and always trustworthy beings, who play such a vital role in the spiritual evolution of worlds like ours. Their ministry reminds us that even in the most complex aspects of cosmic administration, loyalty, wisdom, and divine faithfulness are the true foundations of universe order.Enjoy!

This week on The Cosmic Citizen we continued our study of Urantia Paper 18. The Supreme Trinity Personalities, with a reading and discussion of Section 5. The Recents of Days, and Section 6. The Unions of Days.These two amazing sections have such a majestic and architectural quality to them. They reveal the hidden scaffolding of the universe: the Recents of Days managing the physical foundations of creation, and the Unions of Days weaving the whole cosmic administration into a single, coordinated harmony.Exploring the Recents of Days, we read that they are the youthful Trinity-origin rulers who oversee the vast minor sectors. They create a cosmic laboratory where ascending mortals study the very mechanics of energy, power, and physical reality. They manage enormous numbers of the various subordinate orders of celestial beings, and coordinate between Paradise, the major sectors, and the local universes, to ensure that the physical structure of the superuniverses remains stable, balanced, and exquisitely ordered.Then turning our attention to the Unions of Days, the Paradise ambassadors assigned to every local universe. They are the marvelous counselors who stand beside every Creator Son. These Trinity observers weave together the physical, intellectual, and spiritual reports of the entire cosmic hierarchy. They do not rule, they harmonize. They do not command, they illuminate. Through them, our Paradise Trinity maintains a living connection with every evolving realm, from the humblest inhabited world to the highest councils of Uversa.Listen in as we explore how these exalted beings shape the universe we live in and how their presence reveals a cosmos that is not chaotic, but exquisitely coordinated, lovingly supervised, and endlessly purposeful.

Urantia Paper 18. The Supreme Trinity Personalities, Section 4. The Perfections of Days. The Perfections of Days — Masters of Cosmic AdministrationIn this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we stepped into the luminous halls of the major sector capitals, where the universe’s most exacting administrators — the Perfections of Days — preside over the vast machinery of superuniverse governance. These 210 Trinity‑origin beings are the consummate masters of detail, the vicegerents of the Ancients of Days, and the steady hands guiding the ten great divisions of each superuniverse.We explore how these triune rulers orchestrate the intellectual training worlds of the major sectors in collaboration with a breathtaking array of celestial orders, like Divine Counselors and Mighty Messengers, and how their flawless administration shapes the ascendant journey of every single pilgrim of time. In this section we discover that as you advance through the superuniverse, you will meet all thirty Perfections of Days who oversee Orvonton’s major sectors. They are seasoned, tested, and exquisitely trained under the Eternals of Days of Havona. They stand ready to guide ascending souls through the higher schools of cosmic wisdom.Listen in as we uncover the quiet majesty of these perfect administrators and the role they play in preparing mortals for the long ascent toward Uversa and beyond.

On this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we continued with our Study of Urantia Paper 18. The Supreme Trinity Personalities, with a reading and discussion of Section 2. The Eternals of Days and Section 3. The Ancients of DaysWe continued our journey into the heart of universal administration by going from the exquisitely unique worlds of Havona to the mighty courts of the superuniverses.The Eternals of Days are the one‑billion Trinity‑born rulers who preside over each perfect sphere of Havona. Their spheres are living masterpieces of architecture, morontia artistry, and spiritual beauty, and each is unlike any other in all creation. As we ascend inward toward Paradise, we will one day walk these worlds and behold the handiwork of these marvelous and eternal being.From there, we ascended to the awe‑inspiring authority of the Ancients of Days, the first personalities ever recorded in the universe of universes. These twenty‑one Trinity rulers stand at the helm of the seven superuniverses. They embody the unified nature of the Paradise Trinity and administer realms of astonishing diversity. They wield the highest judicial authority in time and space and maintain harmony across creations shaped by the Seven Master Spirits. Though supreme in power, they serve as provisional rulers and are destined to one day yield experiential sovereignty to the evolving Supreme Being.Together, these revelations unveil a universe that is not only vast and orderly, but profoundly personal! It is shaped by originality, upheld by justice, and guided by divine purpose from its perfect center to the farthest reaches of time and space.We hope you enjoy it!

In this episode of The Cosmic Citizen we began a new Urantia Paper: Paper 18: The Supreme Trinity Personalities.This part of the revelation has such a quiet majesty to it. It’s the kind of material that invites us into the architecture of the universe itself. We journey into the exalted ministry of the Supreme Trinity Personalities, the beings that bridge eternity’s perfection with the evolving worlds of time and space. We began with the preamble to Paper 18 and then moved on to Section 1: The Trinitized Secrets of Supremacy.The Preamble frames these personalities as the Trinity’s first-born administrators. They are beings of flawless origin, who carry the Trinity’s authority, balance, and unity into the farthest reaches of Creation.Section 1: The Trinitized Secrets of Supremacy, explores the mysterious custodians who guard the profound meanings and values of the Supreme. They are not rulers, but keepers of cosmic truth, entrusted with realities so deep and so foundational that they can only be held by beings trinitized in perfection. Their presence hints at the hidden depths of the Supreme Being and at the vast unfolding story of experiential Deity.Listen in as we glimpse behind the curtain and discover the divine order that undergirds creation itself.

This week on The Cosmic Citizen we finished our study of Urantia Paper 17, The Seven Supreme Spirit Groups, by reading and discussing the final two sections of that paper, Section 7, The Adjutant Mind-Spirits and Section 8, Functions of the Supreme Spirits.In this episode, we unpacked one of the most intricate and awe‑inspiring dimensions of The Urantia Book, that being the hidden architecture of cosmic mind and the vast spiritual family that sustains creation itself.We began with the short section on the Seven Adjutant Mind-Spirits, but we also read another full section in a later paper that more fully describes them. They are the foundational mind ministers bestowed by our local universe Mother Spirit. These adjutants are the circuits of intuition, understanding, courage, knowledge, counsel, worship, and wisdom. They form the living scaffolding upon which human consciousness grows and are the first divine touchpoints between the Infinite and the evolutionary mind. They quietly shape the inner life of every creature in Nebadon.After that, we ascended into the breathtaking scope of the Supreme Spirits, the sevenfold family of the Infinite Spirit whose influence spans Paradise, the superuniverses, and every local creation. These are the master coordinators of reality who harmonize the work of the Ancients of Days, the Creative Spirits, the Michael Sons, and the angelic hosts. Because of them, we all will benefit from unity, reflectivity, and the unfolding sovereignty of the Supreme Being.Together, these teachings reveal a universe that is not only vast and exquisitely organized, but ALIVE with ministry, relationship, and purpose at every level.Listen in as we finish this amazing paper and explore how these cosmic ministries touch our personal spiritual growth, illuminate the nature of mind, and reveal the profound interconnectedness of all creation.

On this episode of The Cosmic Citizen we continued our study of Urantia Paper 17. The Seven Supreme Spirit Groups, with a study of Section 6: The Local Universe Creative Spirits>We took a journey into one of the most profound mysteries of The Urantia Book: the career of the Local Universe Mother Spirits.They are the divine companions of the Creator Sons, and they move through six astonishing phases of existence, from their first differentiation in Paradise, through an era of life creation, and then on to their elevation as co-sovereigns of the local universes. Along the way, we witness ceremonies of union, the personalization of spirit, and the breathtaking moment when the Universal Father acknowledges their eternal partnership.But the story doesn’t end there. The text hints at a seventh, unrevealed stage. It is a destiny yet to be disclosed. It echoes the hidden future awaiting finaliters. What does this mean for the unfolding adventure of our universe and for us ascending mortals?Listen in, as we explore the cosmic romance of Creator Sons and Creative Spirits, the divine choreography of universe building, and the tantalizing promise of undisclosed futures. This is more than theology, it’s a vision of partnership, loyalty, and eternal creativity at the heart of our universe.

This week on The Cosmic Citizen we journied deeper into Urantia Paper 17.  The Seven Supreme Spirit Groups, with a reading of Section 4. The Reflective Image Aids and Section 5. The Seven Spirits of the Circuits.We read more about the 49 Reflective Image Aids. They are the perfect reproductions of their Spirit ancestors, the Reflective Spirits. We've discussed them in other episodes.The Reflective Image Aids serve as living channels of communication between the Reflective Spirits and the Ancients of Days. Though they appear personal, these beings are without will, existing solely as flawless mirrors of their source, forever stationed at the side of their creators.We then read about the Seven Spirits of the Havona Circuits. These are the impersonal offspring of the Infinite Spirit and the Seven Master Spirits. These Circuit Spirits permeate each of Havona’s seven circuits, ensuring unified spiritual supervision across the central universe. While they never commune directly with ascending pilgrims, their presence is felt through the tertiary supernaphim, guiding souls as they advance circuit by circuit toward perfection.Together, these two sections reveal the intricate web of reflectivity and impersonal spirit ministry that sustains the vast architecture of creation.Listen in as we uncover how these mysterious beings embody the balance of individuality and unity, personality and impersonality, in the eternal design of the universes.

This week on The Cosmic Citizen we continued our study of Urantia Paper 17. The Seven Supreme Spirit Groups by reading and discussing Section 3. The Reflective Spirits.The Reflective Spirits are the forty-nine beings of Trinity origin who embody the perfect interplay of the Universal Father, Eternal Son, and Infinite Spirit. They are stationed across the seven superuniverses to form a living mirror of divinity that retains, transmits, and preserves the true spiritual records of creation.We explore how reflectivity serves as the universe’s information dissemination system and acts as a living intelligence that transcends time and space. The Reflective Spirits are more than cosmic transmitters: they are keepers of living records, voices to the Ancients of Days, and participants in the great jubilee of universes settling into light and life.Join us as we discover how reflectivity reveals the hidden harmony of God’s presence in all things.

Majeston: The Reflective Heart of the UniverseIn this week's episode, we continued our journey into Urantia Paper 17, The Seven Supreme Spirit Groups with a reading of Section 2. Majeston—Chief of ReflectivityWe explored the cosmic origins of Majeston, the Chief of Reflectivity and the singular personality born of the Supreme Being in liaison with the Deity Absolute. We discovered the awe-inspiring emergence of the Reflective Spirits. They are beings of divine Trinity origin who create synchrony between the Seven Master Spirits and the Paradise Trinity. (Reflectivity is a spiritual mirror of the Supreme Mind. It reflects not only facts, but meanings and values.  It is the means by which the divine responds to the evolving universe in perfect harmony.)Majeston is not merely a figure of celestial coordination; he is the infallible center of reflectivity across all seven superuniverses, rather like a living nexus of divine perception and spiritual alignment. His creation marks the first supreme creative act of the Supreme Being and signals a new epoch in the unfolding drama of experiential Deity.Listen in as we contemplate the astonishing implications of this and discover what Majeston’s existence reveals about the nature of divine will, cosmic unity, and the limitless potential of spiritual evolution!

On this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we began our exploration of a new paper, Urantia Paper 17 — The Seven Supreme Spirit GroupsThis paper unveils Seven Supreme Spirit Groups and the mighty beings who coordinate divine administration across the grand universe.We started with the preamble, setting the stage with a sweeping overview of these seven orders, each distinct yet unified in purpose, serving as spiritual agents of the Infinite Spirit and the Paradise Trinity.We then dove into Section 1: The Seven Supreme Executives. The awe-inspiring administrators who preside over the seven superuniverses from their headquarters worlds.They act as personalized expressions of the Infinite Spirit, embodying the will of the Paradise Trinity and harmonizing spiritual and material forces across vast cosmic domains. Their influence is not direct or personal, it is systemic, and it ensures cosmic order, spiritual equity, and evolutionary progress.Listen in as we explore how these Supreme Executives function as divine regulators and shape the destiny of worlds and souls through their omnipresent coordination and as we embark on this new chapter of the superlative revelations from The Urantia Book.                                                                                                                                                                                        

In this episode, we completed our exploration of Urantia Paper 16. The Seven Master Spirits, with a reading and discussion of Section 9. The Reality of Human Consciousness.  This section explores the divine origin, structure, and purpose of human consciousness. It affirms that consciousness is not an accidental byproduct of evolution, but a cosmic endowment, a sacred interface between the material and spiritual realms. Also, in this section, the revelators illuminate the profound mystery of human consciousness. What is it that makes us aware, reflective, and spiritually responsive? How does personality unify mind and spirit into a living soul?The revelatory insight that consciousness is a cosmic phenomenon, a gift of mind ministry that allows us to perceive truth, beauty, and goodness. This section challenges us to consider the divine origin of our awareness and our sacred responsibility in cultivating it.Listen in as we wrap up this remarkable paper and reflect on the interplay between mind, spirit, personality, and true spiritual consciousness. It is more than a philosophical inquiry, it is a call to awaken, to live consciously, and to embrace the divine partnership unfolding from within.

This week on The Cosmic Citizen, we explored the profound mystery of personality with a reading and discussion of Urantia Paper 16 - The Seven Master Spirits, Section 8: Urantia PersonalityThis section explores the nature of human personality as a unique, original gift from the Universal Father.Personality is not defined by form, mind, or spirit status, but by its enduring identity and capacity for self-consciousness and relative free will. These faculties manifest through moral decision, spiritual choice, love, loyalty, insight, devotion, and worship.Endowed with cosmic mind and divine personality, all Urantia mortals can be spiritually recognized as Sons of God who are responsive to the Father’s personality-gravity and capable of eternal fellowship.Far more than a psychological construct, personality is a unique and divine endowment. It is bestowed by the Universal Father and is independent of the indwelling Thought Adjuster.From self-consciousness and moral decision to worship and cosmic insight, discover the seven expressions of relative free will that define the human personality. Learn how our individuality is not only recognizable but eternally significant, enabling us to respond to the gravitational pull of the Paradise Father and awaken to our true kinship with Deity.Listen in, as we unpack how this sacred gift functions through the interplay of material, mindal, and spiritual energies, and how it anchors our cosmic identity across time and through many transformations.

This week on The Cosmic Citizen we’ll continue our study of Urantia Paper 16, The Seven Master Spirits, by reading and discussing Section 7. Morals, Virtue, and PersonalityThe Fragrance of Virtue: Morality, Personality, and the Cosmic MindIn the teachings of The Urantia Book, we discover that virtue is not merely learned but rather is chosen, lived, and revealed through the sacred dance of intelligence, insight, and free will.In this episode, we explore the divine architecture of human morality as revealed in The Urantia Book. What makes a human being truly moral? Beyond intelligence lies a sacred endowment, personality that is infused with moral intuition, scientific curiosity, and spiritual insight. Unlike animals who learn by trial and error, we are gifted with foresight, the ability to “look before we leap,” and to choose virtue with intention and clarity.We discover on how morality is not imposed by law or force but awakened through the living example of spiritually fragrant souls. Virtue is not merely knowing what is good, it is the progressive experience of choosing the greater over the lesser, of aligning our will with the divine will.This episode invites listeners to consider the art of moral measurement, the discrimination of values, and the supreme act of choosing to do the Father’s will. We uncover the cosmic significance of moral living and the transformative power of personality endowed with spiritual insight. It is not just philosophy, it’s a call to live with purpose, discernment, and divine alignment.

Mapping Divine Spirit IntelligenceIn this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we went deep into the mind architecture of the universe as revealed in Sections 5 and 6 of Urantia Paper 16, The Seven Master Sprits.In Section 5, Relation to Creatures, we read how the Seven Master Spirits play a profound role in shaping the identity and destiny of all intelligent beings throughout the grand universe. While every universe benefits from the collective wisdom of all seven of the Master Spirits, each is uniquely conditioned by the personal influence of just one Master Spirit. This influence permeates the entire superuniverse, imprinting a spiritual and psychological "signature" on every creature born within it.While mortals on evolutionary worlds like Urantia are deeply affected through the ministry of the Creative Mother Spirit, her nature closely mirrors that of the presiding Master Spirit. Therefore, in essence, the Master Spirits ensure that every creature carries a cosmic heritage, an enduring spiritual fingerprint that reflects the diversity and unity of the divine plan.In Section 6. The Cosmic Mind, we discoverd the divine scaffolding that supports all will creatures in their pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. We explored the three innate cosmic intuitions, which are causation, duty, and worship, and discover how they shape our scientific reasoning, moral compass, and spiritual yearning.A key feature of the cosmic mind is its ability to foster kinship among human and superhuman minds, leading to cooperation and shared understanding. This is due to an inherent sensitivity known as the "reality response” which helps us to navigate the assumptions of science, philosophy, and religion with discernment and clarity.From the kinship of minds to the reality response, this episode reveals how the cosmic mind is not just a theological concept, it is the living interface between the finite and the infinite.

This week on The Cosmic Citizen we continued our study of Urantia Paper 16. The Seven Master Spirits, with Section 4. Attributes and Functions of the Master SpiritsThis section unveils the profound role of the Seven Master Spirits as the Infinite Spirit’s full representation to the evolutionary universes. Originating from the Paradise Deities, the Master Spirits embody the physical power, cosmic mind, and spiritual presence of Triune Deity. They function as supreme coordinators of energy, mind, and spirit across the superuniverses.We took a trip into the luminous heart of Paper 16, Section 4 of The Urantia Book, exploring the awe-inspiring attributes and functions of the Seven Master Spirits, to unravel their role as supreme coordinators of energy, mind, and spirit across the superuniverses. We discovered their mysterious connection to morontia substance as well as their influence on life initiation, spiritual bestowals, and the reflectivity mechanisms that defy mortal comprehension and while much of their work remains unrevealed, their contribution to our Paradise ascent is profound.Listen in as we contemplate the ineffable majesty of these cosmic administrators who bridge the material and spiritual realms, shaping the architecture of reality, and guiding the soul’s journey toward perfection.

Channels of Divine Presence—The Infinite Spirit and the Seven Master SpiritsThis week on The Cosmic Citizen, we dove into the heart of cosmic administration and spiritual intimacy as revealed in Paper 16. The Seven Master Spirits. We read and discussed SectionsSections 2: Relation to the Infinite Spirit & 3: Identity and Diversity of the Master Spirits. Listen in as we discover how the Infinite Spirit, the third person of Deity, is revealed not in isolation, but through the majestic diversity of the Seven Master Spirits. These luminous beings that preside over the superuniverses, each uniquely and exquisitely expressing the Infinite Spirit’s presence, personality, and power.We explored the spiritual mechanics of divine communication across the universe of universes and marveled at how the Infinite Spirit’s presence is personalized through the Seven Master Spirits, noting the collective omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence of these seven divine channels. We imagined what it means to commune with the Master Spirit of our superuniverse, and how that might shape our own spiritual journeys and we contemplated the layered beauty of divine distribution.Enjoy!Please Note: There is no live episode scheduled on Saturday, October 4th. We'll see you on the 11th.

On this episode of The Cosmic Citizen we embark on the study of a new Urantia Paper, Paper 16. The Seven Master Spirits.  We discover the Infinite Spirit’s supreme expression of divine diversity with a dive into this paper’s Preamble and a reading and discussion of Section 1. Relation to Triune Deity.We learn that these sevenfold personalities mirror the associative possibilities of the Universal Father, Eternal Son, and Infinite Spirit, and discover how these mighty beings shape the universe’s spiritual architecture with the living dynamics of the Triune God.This discussion opens a cosmic lens on divine coordination, spiritual supervision, and the architecture of reality itself.We hope you enjoy another rich dialogue intended to bridge revelation with personal insight.

This Week on The Cosmic Citizen we interviewed special guest, JJ Johnson, on the release of his new book: Exploring the Urantia Revelation–Bridging Science and Spirit With The Truth of Reality!From the author:Says JJ, "For centuries, science and religion have seemed locked in conflict—two ways of understanding reality that often appear irreconcilable. But my decades of study and personal journey with The Urantia Book have shown me that this divide is not inevitable. Rather, it arises because humanity has lacked a comprehensive revelation—one that can harmonize scientific truth and spiritual insight in a unified understanding of reality.My new book, Exploring the Urantia Revelation (Simon & Schuster, 2025), offers just that: a path that bridges this divide through epochal revelation based on the truth of reality.Throughout my global travels and diplomatic career, I witnessed how people everywhere hunger for meaning beyond material success or cultural dogma. My personal quest found completion and coherence in the Urantia revelation. This book is a reflection of fifty years of study and real-world experience that brings together hard science and heartfelt faith into a single, elegant narrative.Exploring the Urantia Revelation is more than history or theology—it is a living, breathing map for navigating the profound mysteries of existence. It combines scientific revelation, spiritual depth, and a deeply personal journey that I share candidly throughout the book.If you believe truth should unite rather than divide, this new revelation invites you to explore a coordinated vision of life’s greatest questions. Only through such revelation can humanity bridge the ancient chasm between science and religion, gaining a clearer picture of the truth of reality itself."Bio:JJ Johnson is a retired U.S. Foreign Service Information Management Specialist and Vietnam veteran whose diplomatic career spanned five continents, with assignments throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. A lifelong spiritual seeker and student of The Urantia Book for over five decades, Johnson’s global journeys inspired him to establish study groups and promote cosmic citizenship across cultures. He is the author of Exploring the Urantia Revelation, distributed by Simon & Schuster, where he delivers a definitive guide to understanding how epochal revelation brings science and religion together based on the truth of reality disclosed in The Urantia Book. Johnson continues to serve as an ambassador for the Fifth Epochal Revelation, drawing upon both personal transformation and his professional experiences to illuminate the coordinated and unbroken connection between scientific discovery and spiritual insight. He resides in Phoenix, Arizona.

Urantia Paper 15—The Seven Superuniverses—§13, The Sector Governments & §14, Purposes of the Seven SuperuniversesThe Cosmic Citizen: Divine Administration & Superuniverse PurposeIn this episode, we hope to complete our study of Urantia Paper 15, "The Seven Superuniverses." We will explore the majestic intent of the grand universe, as revealed in this wonderful paper, with a reading and discussion of Section 13. The Sector Governments, and Section 14, "Purposes of the Seven Superuniverses."First, we journey through the layered governance of the superuniverses with Section 13, where divine administrators known as the Perfections of Days and Recents of Days oversee vast sectors of creation. These celestial governments are not merely bureaucratic; they are educational and formative, guiding ascending souls through intellectual training and physical coordination across billions of inhabited worlds.Then, we will shift from structure to meaning in Section 14, where the seven superuniverses are revealed to embody distinct evolutionary purposes. Each superuniverse contributes uniquely to the unfolding of the Supreme Being, with Orvonton (our own superuniverse) serving as the radiant example of mercy, patience, and experiential love.These sections invite us to contemplate the spiritual significance of cosmic diversity and the divine intention behind our universe’s design.Join us as we reflect on how these celestial patterns mirror our own soul-journey, and how understanding the divine administration of the cosmos can deepen our sense of spiritual citizenship and planetary purpose.

In this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we will journey to Uversa, the HQ of the Superuniverse, to explore two sections that cover the legislative and judicial council. These include the Deliberative Assembly and the Supreme Tribunals.“It is on such worlds as Uversa that the beings representative of the autocracy of perfection and the democracy of evolution meet face to face.”The Deliberative Assembly on Uversa is comprised of seven houses, each house elects a native representative from among the ascending-pilgrim graduates, who serve a one-hundred-year term and effectively unite evolutionary voices with perfected governance.This council has never voted down an executive directive; every recommendation has been carried out in perfect harmony, showcasing the union of evolutionary insight and divine leadership.In the Supreme Tribunals, The Ancients of Days serve as the ultimate spiritual arbiters for the entire superuniverse. Sovereign Sons rule their local universes independently, but they may choose to bring questions before the Ancients.When a case doesn’t require a full trial or formal evidence, the Ancients of Days (or their appointed associates) simply confer and issue a unanimous decision. These are councils of perfection: no votes are split, and no minority opinions appear in their rulings.With very few exceptions, the superuniverse authorities have final jurisdiction over everything in their realm. Their decisions cannot be appealed because they reflect the fully united will of both the Ancients of Days and the Paradise Master Spirit who guides the superuniverse’s destiny.Join us in pondering how these celestial bodies of wisdom and judgment can illuminate our own path toward harmonious collaboration and divine order.

Governance of Glory: Rulers of the SuperuniversesThis week on The Cosmic Citizen, we explored the majestic spiritual governance of the seven superuniverses—vast domains of time and space overseen by divine personalities of extraordinary origin and purpose.At the helm of each superuniverse are three Ancients of Days, supreme executives who embody justice, wisdom, and divine authority.Their executive branch consists of seven different groups, which include Perfectors of Wisdom, Divine Counselors, and Universal Censors. These are Trinity-origin beings who ensure spiritual integrity and cosmic order. Also included are Mighty Messengers, Those High in Authority, and Those Without Name and Number. These are glorified ascendant mortals who have journeyed through Havona and now serve as Trinitized Sons of Attainment.These rulers operate from the superuniverse headquarters. It also houses the Reflective Spirits and Reflective Image Aids, who facilitate divine communication across vast cosmic distances.This section also reveals sector rulers and other regional overseers as well, such as: Perfections of Days, Recents of Days, Unions of Days, and Faithfuls of Days. Each one playing a vital role in the layered administration of creation—from major sectors to local universes and constellations.This celestial government reflects the Paradise Trinity’s wisdom and mercy, which integrates evolutionary beings into divine service. It reveals a superuniverse that is not only governed with precision but also infused with love and spiritual purpose.

The Living Circuits of the SuperuniversesIn this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we explore Section 9 of Urantia Paper 15. It’s an awe-inspiring look at the spiritual and energy circuits that sustain the grand universe.From the heart of Paradise, divine presence flows through universal circuits, including the personality gravity circuit of the Universal Father, the spiritual gravity circuit of the Eternal Son, and the mind gravity circuit of the Infinite Spirit. These circuits bind all of creation together in a living network of divine influence.We also explore the superuniverse circuits, including the cosmic mind of the Master Spirits, the reflective services of the Reflective Spirits, and the mysterious ministry of the Thought Adjusters. We then descended into the local universe circuits, where the Spirit of Truth and the Holy Spirit minister directly to evolving souls like us.This section reveals a universe not just built on energy, but on intelligent, spiritual connectivity. It is designed to guide all beings toward unity, harmony, and eventual entrance into the settled realms of light and life.We hope you enjoy it!

The Living Intelligence Behind Cosmic BalanceThis episode of The Cosmic Citizen reveals the astonishing complexity and precision of energy regulation across the superuniverses.Energy control is entrusted to living and semi-living entities, the power centers and the physical controllers. “These power centers and controllers are difficult of understanding; the lower orders are not volitional, they do not possess will, they do not choose, their functions are very intelligent but apparently automatic and inherent in their highly specialized organization.” They intelligently manage the thirty energy systems of the gravita domain. (On the Superuniverse headquarters, the realm of universe power is referred to as GRAVITA.)The headquarters worlds of the superuniverses serve as focal points for energy direction, influencing the flow and balance of physical forces throughout their respective domains.This section explores how energy has substance and weight, and how its velocity is affected by mass, antigravity, and the influence of nearby celestial bodies. It reveals a dynamic universe where energy and matter are in constant transformation, guided by the Universe Power Directors. They can condense, detain, expand, or liberate energy to maintain equilibrium.Ultimately, this section invites awe at the living orchestration of energy, where celestial regulators maintain harmony amid the vast forces of space. It’s another portrait of divine engineering, where even the blazing suns and dark islands of space are part of a purposeful, intelligent design.

The Architectural Spheres: Exploring Celestial Design with PurposeIn this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we journey into the breathtaking reality of the Architectural Spheres described in The Urantia Book. These aren't ordinary worlds shaped by evolutionary forces, they are precisely crafted spheres, divinely engineered for specific spiritual purposes: training, governance, worship, and universal coordination.We contemplate what it means to dwell in places infused with intentional harmony. Where spiritual beauty meets administrative function.These spheres are expressions of divine artistry, filled with stunning landscapes, personalized resonance, and are perfectly adapted to celestial inhabitants. As we unpack their roles, we’ll also ask what this reveals about our destiny and our place in a universe that is not only expansive, but exquisitely beautiful and intentional.We hope you will enjoyour exploration of how these spheres serve as luminous waystations for ascending souls and how they differ in structure from natural planets. Also, why they're central to God's grand design across the superuniverses.

Urantia Paper 15—The Seven Superuniverses—§6. The Spheres of SpaceThis week on The Cosmic Citizen, we focused on Urantia Paper 15, Section 6: The Spheres of Space.Mapping the Cosmic Landscape!In this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we journeyed into Section 6 of Urantia Paper 15 to explore the breathtaking diversity of space bodies that populate the seven superuniverses. From blazing suns and mysterious dark islands to comets, planets, and architectural worlds, we uncover the spiritual and physical significance of these celestial spheres.In this podcast you will discover:The role of suns as energy dynamos and light distributors.How the dark islands of space act as gravitational anchors in cosmic equilibrium.The surprising origins and behavior of comets and minor space bodies.Why only a fraction of planets are suitable for intelligent life—and what makes Urantia so special.The purpose of architectural spheres, designed by celestial beings for governance and spiritual advancement.We also reflected on how these cosmic structures mirror divine intention and evolutionary creativity and consider how this vast architecture supports the unfolding of life, light, and spirit across the grand universe.

On this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we continued our study of Urantia Paper 15. The Seven Superuniverses, by reading Section 5. The Origin of Space Bodies. This section explores how the physical spheres of the universe (suns, planets, and other celestial bodies) come into being. As we read last week, this section reiterates that most of the mass in the superuniverses originates from the nebulae, which are the vast cosmic formations, the Mother Wheels, that give birth to stars and planetary systems. The section outlines ten classifications of space body origins, such as: Concentric Contraction Rings – Nebulae that condense into rings, forming suns and planets. Whirled Stars – Suns ejected in spiral or non-spiral formations. Gravity-Explosion Planets – Bodies formed from tidal disruptions during close encounters between massive celestial objects (our solar system is said to have this origin). Centrifugal Planetary Daughters – Matter flung off from rapidly spinning suns. Gravity-Deficiency Spheres – Stars that split due to rotational instability, forming double stars and planets. The section also touches on the role of Universe Power Directors, who help shape and regulate these processes, though most mass formation is attributed to natural cosmic evolution rather than direct intervention. It’s a fascinating blend of cosmic mechanics and spiritual cosmology and it suggests that even the birth of stars is part of a vast, purposeful design. We hope you enjoy it!

In this episode of The Cosmic Citizen we continued our study of Urantia Paper 15, The Seven Super Universes, and focused on Section 4: Nebulae—The Ancestors of Universes.This section offers a fascinating glimpse into the cosmic mechanics behind universe formation, blending spiritual insight with astrophysics. It’s more than timely, given what the James Webb Telescope is revealing to the world daily.This section explains that creation and universe organization are ultimately governed by the Universal Father and his creative associates. They unfold via a structured and law-abiding technique. It begins with the mysterious “force-charge of space,” which originates from Paradise. It is the primordial ancestor of all materialization.Paradise force organizers play a pivotal role in transforming space potency into primordial force, which evolves into primary and secondary energy forms. When these energies become responsive to gravity, they are shaped into the physical circuits and energy channels that support universe structure.Nebulae are referred to as the great “mother wheels” of creation. They are vast energy cyclones that eventually give birth to suns, planets, and entire systems. Nebulae vary widely in size and output, and their formation marks the beginning of universe evolution.Enjoy!

On this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we continue our study of Urantia Paper 15, The Seven Super Universes, by focusing on Section 3 – The Superuniverse of Orvonton.Our superuniverse, Orvonton, is the seventh grand division of the grand universe. Most of the starry realms visible from Earth belong to Orvonton and the vast Milky Way starry system represents its central nucleus.Orvonton consists of suns, dark islands of space, double stars, globular clusters, star clouds, spiral nebulae, and countless planets. And the spheres of Orvonton are traveling in a vast elongated plane, the breadth being far greater than the thickness and the length far greater than the breadth.The section also discusses the ten major divisions of Orvonton, eight of which have been roughly identified by astronomers on Earth, while the remaining two are harder to distinguish from our internal vantage point.The rotational center of Orvonton’s minor sector is located in the dense star cloud of Sagittarius, around which our local universe and its associated creations revolve.The Andronover nebula, which played a role in the formation of Earth's solar system, is also mentioned.We hope you enjoy another cosmic conversation on The Urantia Book!

On this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we continued our study of Urantia Paper 15, The Seven Superuniverses, with a reading of reading Section 2: Organization of the Superuniverses.Paper 15 explores the vast cosmic structure surrounding the central universe of Havona, describing how the seven superuniverses move in an orderly counterclockwise procession around the Central Isle of Paradise, forming a grand cosmic wheel with Paradise at its hub. This week's study contains the basic cosmology of The Urantia Book, revealing the hierarchical structure of the superuniverses. It shows the structure of the cosmos as consisting of progressively larger administrative units: Local Systems – Each local system contains approximately 1,000 inhabitable worlds.Constellations – Each constellation is made up of 100 local systems or about 100,000 inhabitable planets.Local Universes – Each local universe holds 100 constellations or approximately 10 million inhabitable planets. (Our local universe, Nebadon, belongs to the seventh superuniverse, Orvonton.)Minor Sectors – Each minor sector consists of 100 local universes and about 1 billion inhabitable planets.Major Sectors – Each major sector contains 100 minor sectors and about 100 billion inhabitable worlds.Superuniverses – Each of the seven superuniverses is composed of ten major sectors, and approximately 1 trillion inhabitable worlds.The Grand Universe – Seven superuniverses make up the present organized grand universe, consisting of approximately seven trillion inhabitable worlds, plus the architectural spheres and the one billion inhabited spheres of Havona. We hope you enjoy this fascinating study from The Urantia Book.

This week on The Cosmic Citizen we beigan the study of a new Urantia Paper, Paper 15, THE SEVEN SUPERUNIVERSES.This paper explores the vast cosmic structure of the universe as described in The Urantia Book. It presents a grand vision of the seven superuniverses revolving around the great nuclear hub of the cosmos, the central Isle of Paradise.In this first study, we explored the concept that, from the perspective of the Universal Father, the universes are essentially nonexistent. God interacts with personalities rather than physical structures. The Eternal Son and Infinite Spirit govern the universes through their Creator Sons and Creative Spirits. The Paradise Trinity oversees the seven gigantic inhabited superuniverses that encircle Paradise and Havona in a vast cosmic wheel. The Seven Master Spirits radiate their influence outward, and this shapes the Grand Universe.We read Section 1. The Superuniverse Space Level, which reveals the orderly movement of the seven superuniverses as they traverse a massive elliptical orbit around the First Great Source and Center. While this local universe, and our planet Urantia, appear to be plunging into uncharted space, higher celestial records confirm that the universes follow a well-ordered procession. The seven superuniverses are engaged in a majestic cosmic dance, revolving in harmony around the divine center.Enjoy!

On this episode of The Cosmic Citizen we finished our study of Urantia Paper 14. THE CENTRAL & DIVINE UNIVERSE, by studying the rest of Section 6. THE PURPOSE OF HAVONA.What a fantastic study of Paper 14 this was. Here is what we covered overall:At the very center of all creation lies a marvel beyond human imagination: the perfect and divine universe of Havona, containing one billion pristine worlds arranged in seven cosmic circuits around Paradise. Unlike our evolving universe, this eternal core represents the original pattern of perfection - a blueprint that the Creator Sons aspire to recreate throughout space and time, making it the ultimate template for all cosmic creation.The Central Universe, AKA Havona, serves as the grand design of existence. It is the perfect model for all Creation. It’s a universe that is replete, unlike the evolving universes that surround it. It is also the final training ground and the ultimate destination for those who ascend and seek divine perfection.Unlike the evolving and imperfect cosmic realms, Havona stands eternally complete. It is a divine masterpiece, and it serves as a sanctuary, a school, and a gateway to Paradise.Havona is also the ultimate training ground, a passageway for ascendant souls who seek wisdom and understanding. For all who journey inward from the farthest reaches of time and space, Havona brings them to the threshold of divinity.Beyond its role as a place of spiritual growth, Havona is also the residence of divine beings. The Universal Father, the Eternal Son, and the Infinite Spirit find their home in the realm beyond Havona, but this perfect universe serves as an essential bridge between the material worlds and Paradise. It is here that celestial personalities, messengers, and teachers refine their abilities and prepare to guide the evolving universes.Havona is the cosmic anchor and steady foundation upon which all creation rests. While imperfection and uncertainty may ripple through the evolving universes, Havona is the perfect blueprint for all of them. It is an example of what creation can become when harmony and truth reign supreme.Havona is more than a place, it’s a promise—a testament to the eternal, guiding presence of divine wisdom. It stands as a beacon for all beings who strive for perfection.

This week on THE COSMIC CITIZEN we finished our study of Urantia Paper 14. THE CENTRAL AND DIVINE UNIVERSE, with a reading of Section 6. THE PURPOSE OF THE CENTAL UNIVERSE.The Central Universe, AKA Havona, serves as the grand design of existence. It is the perfect model for all Creation. It’s a universe that is replete, unlike the evolving universes that surround it. It is also the final training ground and the ultimate destination for those who ascend and seek divine perfection.In the grand design of existence, there exists a single, unchanging universe—Havona. Unlike the evolving and imperfect cosmic realms, Havona stands eternally complete. It is a divine masterpiece, and it serves as a sanctuary, a school, and a gateway to Paradise.Havona is also the ultimate training ground, a passageway for ascendant souls who seek wisdom and understanding. For all who journey inward from the farthest reaches of time and space, Havona brings them to the threshold of divinity.Beyond its role as a place of spiritual growth, Havona is also the residence of divine beings. The Universal Father, the Eternal Son, and the Infinite Spirit find their home in the realm beyond Havona, but this perfect universe serves as an essential bridge between the material worlds and Paradise. It is here that celestial personalities, messengers, and teachers refine their abilities and prepare to guide the evolving universes.Havona is unchanging. It is the cosmic anchor and steady foundation upon which all creation rests. While imperfection and uncertainty may ripple through the evolving universes, Havona is the perfect blueprint for all of them. It is an example of what creation can become when harmony and truth reign supreme.Havona is more than a place, it’s a promise—a testament to the eternal, guiding presence of divine wisdom. It stands as a beacon for all beings who strive for perfection.

This week on The Cosmic Citizen we continued our study of Urantia Paper 14—The Central and Divine Universe—§5. Life in Havona.This section describes the unique and extraordinary nature of existence in the central universe. Unlike the evolutionary worlds of time and space, Havona is a realm of absolute perfection, where life is inherently harmonious and free from the struggles of material existence.It explains that Havona inhabitants are diverse. They include native beings of the central universe, ascendant pilgrims from the evolutionary worlds, and various celestial personalities. These beings experience spiritual enlightenment, intellectual fulfillment, and supreme joy in their interactions. The perfect environment of Havona allows for continuous learning and growth and it prepares ascendant souls for their eventual approach to Paradise.This section also reveals that, unlike the material struggles of Urantia, life in Havona is characterized by stability, beauty, and divine purpose.

On this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we continued our study of Urantia Paper 14. The Central and Divine Universe, with a reading of Section 4. Creatures of the Central Universe.This section describes the diverse forms of life in Havona, the perfect and eternal central universe. It teaches that seven basic types of beings exist there.Unlike life on the evolutionary worlds, decay and death do not exist in Havona. The natives of Havona were created by the Paradise Trinity. Their existence transcends human concepts of time and space, reflecting the eternal nature of the Paradise-Havona system.Havona natives participate in the physical and spiritual economy of the divine realm. While they serve as guides and ministers to beings ascending from the superuniverses or descending from Paradise, their own existence holds intrinsic significance beyond these interactions. Their worship and devotion fulfill the ideals of divine beauty and truth, mirroring God’s will by their very nature.The central universe is teeming with intelligent lifeforms seeking higher realizations of divinity, ultimate truth, and absolute reality.

In this episode we were going to continue exploring Paper 14, The Central and Divine Universe, with a discussion of Section 4. Creatures of the Central Universe. However, once we started this episode, upon reflection of the Easter holiday, it was suggested that we read instead the two sections from Urantia Paper 188, from The Life and Teachings of Jesus. So that is what we did. We will pick up our study of Paper 14 on our next episode. Here is a brief synopsis of what we studied:Section 4: Lessons from the CrossThis section discusses the profound spiritual lessons derived from Jesus' crucifixion. It emphasizes the significance of Jesus' unwavering faith and trust in God's will. The narrative underscores the importance of understanding the deeper spiritual meanings behind the crucifixion, rather than focusing solely on the physical aspects of Jesus' suffering.Section 5: The Spirit of the ResurrectionThis section explores the spiritual implications of Jesus' resurrection. It describes how the resurrection symbolizes the triumph of spiritual values over physical death. The resurrection is portrayed as a powerful demonstration of the eternal nature of spiritual truth and the victory of divine love.These sections offer profound insights into the spiritual significance of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, encouraging readers to contemplate the deeper meanings and lessons embedded in these pivotal events.Simply put, the conversation that we had about these sections was sublime. 

The Cosmic Citizen Urantia Paper 14—The Central and Divine Universe—§3. The Havona WorldsOn this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we continue exploring Urantia Paper 14, The Central and Divine Universe, with a reading of Section 3. The Havona Worlds.This section delves into the intricate organization and purpose of the billion spheres that constitute Havona. These worlds are arranged in seven concentric circuits, each with distinct characteristics, including variations in size, composition, and function.Each circuit is pervaded by a specialized representation of the Infinite Spirit, known as the Seven Spirits of the Circuits, which coordinate celestial affairs within their respective domains. The Havona worlds are described as being of unimaginable beauty and grandeur, serving as a model of divine perfection for the evolutionary universes. These worlds are not evolutionary but are instead created as part of the eternal and perfect central universe.The inhabitants of Havona are spiritually advanced beings who are perfectly attuned to the divine energies and realities of their environment.This section emphasizes the exquisite balance, harmony, and purpose of these worlds, which serve as a training ground for all ascending beings and a source of inspiration for the Creator Sons in their work throughout the universes.

This week on The Cosmic Citizen we continued our study of Urantia Paper 14. The Central and Divine Universe, with Section 2. Constitution of Havona.This section explores the unique constitution of the Havona universe, which is described as a divine creation with material worlds distinct from those found in the evolutionary universes of time and space. Although Havona worlds are literal and material, their substance and energy systems differ from worlds in the superuniverses. Havona operates with a three-fold energy system that reflects the Trinity, contrasting with the twofold energy systems of local universes that are created by a Creator Son and Creative Spirit.The inhabitants of Havona have 49 sensation responses, far surpassing the sensory capacities of mortals, morontia beings, or higher spiritual orders.The Eternal Son's spiritual gravity actively draws all spiritual values inward to Paradise, while the Infinite Spirit's mind gravity similarly attracts intellectual values toward Deity. This divine pull inspires beings to seek God and attain spiritual realization. Those who achieve Havona are fully spiritualized and particularly responsive to these universal forces.Havona's perfection ensures that sin, error, or disloyalty are impossible. Native beings have consistently upheld the divine will throughout eternity. Havona is a realm of divine loyalty and spiritual growth.In essence, Havona is a unique and ideal central universe that exemplifies divine perfection in its material and spiritual constitution.

This episode begins a study and lively discussion of Urantia Paper 14 - The Central and Divine Universe with a reading of the preamble, followed by Section 1 - The Paradise-Havona System.This amazing paper explores Havona, the perfect and eternal central universe. It emphasizes the unparalleled beauty, organization, and spiritual significance of Havona, and portrays it as the ultimate expression of divine creativity and purpose.We will begin this study with Section 1 - The Paradise-Havona System. It introduces Havona, the central and divine universe, in its context within the larger cosmos.It explores how the Paradise-Havona system, as the eternal center of all creation, surrounds Paradise and exists in harmony as the core of all universal activities.It also depicts how this divine nucleus of creation is encircled by the seven superuniverses, emphasizing its stability, perfection, and eternal existence.In addition, this section portrays Havona as a non-evolutionary, divinely created system, underscoring Havona’s role as the model for all evolutionary universes; revealing how its perfection is sublime and unmatched and how it serves as the ultimate spiritual destination for ascending beings.This episode will set the stage for understanding Havona’s divine significance, its structure, and its relationship to the broader creation.

The Cosmic Citizen Special Edition!This time we break from Urantia Book study to interview our friend, the talented and gifted, Zshonette "Z" Reed, penname Zelise, on her new book:The Divine Adventure: Why We Exist - A Unique Conversation.Zshonette has written her new book under the pen name Zelise, to keep it separate from her long professional career as an attorney. The fruits of her other splendid career as a minister can be found on websites like TheChristExperiment.org, AnointedJW.org, and FaithSonsofGod.org, where she has written hundreds of articles in answer to countless spiritual inquiries from truth seekers worldwide.Through her new book, Zelise promotes the transformative philosophy of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man—a universal principle she believes has the power to unite all truth seekers and change the world.Here's what reviewers have are saying about her new book:"It transcends the creation dilemma ceiling by rationally integrating scientific and theological viewpoints." - Lily Andrews"I am happy to have read the book and applaud Zelise for putting it out there as an introduction to Urantia Book concepts." - Jena Lassiter

This week, on The Cosmic Citizen, we continued our study of Urantia Paper 13, "The Sacred Spheres of Paradise", and Section 3 - The Sacred Worlds of the Eternal Son. In addition we read Secion 4 -  The Worlds of the Infinite Spirit. So this episode completes our study of Paper 13. This section focuses on the seven luminous spheres associated with the Eternal Son. These spheres are described as the worlds of the seven phases of pure-spirit existence. They are unique in that they emit a three-fold light that illuminates both the stationary Isle of Paradise and the Central Universe of Havona.These sacred worlds are significant because they are the source of impersonal spirit luminosity, which influences the central universe.No personal beings can reside on these shining realms, as they are dedicated to the pure spirit existence.The section highlights the grandeur and spiritual importance of these spheres, emphasizing their role in the broader cosmic structure and their contribution to the spiritual illumination of the universe.We hope you can join us for another trip to the Sacred Spheres of Paradise, and another deep dive into The Urantia Book!