Grace very much wanted to attend the Unity Feast at West Englewood, the Feast…
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When in Bahá'í history
Haifa (today: Haifa, Israel)
Grace very much wanted to attend the Unity Feast at West Englewood, the Feast given by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and now commemorated every year. But Dr Krug said Saturday was his only free day, and he wanted her to play golf with him. She asked the Master what to do. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá said: 'You must always consider the Doctor. You and Miss Krug must play golf with him.' So she and her young daughter had to go to the country club, not more than a mile from the Unity Feast -- and play golf. The Doctor became a Bahá’í, and both he and Grace were present in Haifa (1921), when the Master left this life.
Source: Marzieh Gail, Arches of the Years, p. 107
Collected from bahaistories.com (Subject: decision-making).
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For adults
- Where do you see unity appearing — visibly or quietly — in this passage?
- How does this story complicate or deepen your understanding of decision making?
- Where do unity and patience meet in this story?
For teens
- Who is someone you know who lives out unity the way this story describes?
- If you were going to tell a friend this story in two sentences, what would you say?
Reflection
- What in this account feels timely? What feels timeless?
- How does unity show up in your life right now — and where is it being asked of you?
- Is there someone in your life who would be helped by hearing this story?
Comprehension quiz
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Where does this story take place?
What period of Bahá'í history does this story belong to?
Which historical figure is featured most prominently in this story?
Which virtue does this story most clearly illustrate?
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