Pontius Pilate is the son of a Roman officer and a Caledonian princess. He was born in Scotland and raised in the vicinity of Rome. On a soul level, he volunteered for his role in the crucifixion of Jesus.
In the right place at the right time
Mary Magdalene and Jesus: “From the very beginning, Pontius Pilate’s life was marked by his role in the crucifixion of Jesus. On a soul level, he had already made himself available to be the one who would facilitate Jesus in completing his Christ path through death on the cross. By doing so, Pilate, like Judas, would take on the role of a perpetrator for humanity.
By being part of Roman society, he would be able to fulfil his role from an earthly position, that is to say with little spiritual support. His wife Claudia, however, was open to spiritual processes and to interaction with the spiritual dimension. Through her, Pilate came into contact with initiates from mainly Eastern spiritual traditions, who were present in the Roman Empire. He also had a personal adviser from a Druidic tradition, who regularly advised him and his wife and helped them interpret omens and signs when making important decisions and determining the course of his life.”
Raised in Central Italy
Mary Magdalene and Jesus: “Pilate, born of the union between a Roman military commander and a Caledonian princess, was taken by his parents at a young age to Santium in what is now Central Italy, where his paternal family originally came from. He was raised according to Roman values and standards, befitting his social standing, but through his spiritual mother he also maintained contact with his Druidic and Celtic background in Alba. His mother initiated him into Celtic culture and the Druidic way of life. It was his father who steered him towards a Roman upbringing. Even in his childhood, he was trained to become a political and military leader. Torn between his father’s intentions and the inspiration from his mother’s side, he found it difficult to develop a stable personality. He could lead in a strict and sometimes cold manner, but was more sensitive on an emotional level than he usually showed. Only with his wife could he share the deeper aspects of his feelings and spiritual concerns.”
Pilate and Jesus
Mary Magdalene and Jesus: “Pilate knew from an early age that at some point he would undergo a spiritual trial. During his childhood, he had a vision in which Jesus stood before him as an adult man. Jesus, presenting himself to him from the spiritual dimension, asked the young Pilate: ‘Will you be there for me when I need you?’
Pilate, as a child still imbued with his mother’s teachings, recognised Jesus’ spiritual energy and leadership. His soul’s promise was activated. He replied from his soul: ‘I will be there for you!’
Overwhelmed by this exchange and, at the level of his Personality, not quite knowing what it meant, Pontius suppressed all memories of this encounter. Yet, on an emotional level, a certain unease about it always lingered within him. Jesus’ request and his aura made him clearly realise that this question certainly did not fit with his Roman surroundings and position. He could not make sense of the request.
His career brought Pilate to the right place at the right time to fulfil his promise. When he stood before Jesus in Jerusalem, he recognised him immediately as the apparition from his youth. He knew he was destined to support Jesus in his request. Consequently, he ultimately agreed to have Jesus crucified, even though he knew Jesus was not guilty of any crime. Jesus’ statement: ‘I take responsibility’ helped him to keep his promise. Pilate recognised Jesus’ spiritual leadership and found it extremely regrettable to sentence him to death. He would far rather have continued to exchange thoughts with him.”
The impact of the crucifixion
Mary Magdalene and Jesus: “The encounter with and crucifixion of Jesus made a deep impression on Pilate. His life, as it were, came to a standstill at that moment. Just like Judas, he was left with an experience that was difficult to process, one that would take several lifetimes to finally come to terms with. The vision from his youth gave him some peace. He knew he had kept his promise. But the outcome was not what he had wanted. Jesus appeared to Pilate before his death, to thank him and ask him to forgive himself. After a number of lifetimes, this finally happened.
We are grateful to Pilate for his contribution to our mission and to humanity. The paths to opening the heart can be contradictory. The soul of the Pilate of that time has found the peace and depth he longed for when he made his soul’s pact with Jesus. He found the path to Christ-consciousness, just as we have, through the unity of good and evil.”
