THE MYSTICAL APRON (Part four)

The Mystical Court Apron   Ancient Badge of Distinction The apron appears to have been, in ancient times, an honorary badge of distinction.  None but the superior orders of the priesthood were permitted to adorn themselves with ornamented girdles made of blue, purple and crimson, decorated with gold upon a background of fine white linen. … Continue reading THE MYSTICAL APRON (Part four)

THE MYSTICAL APRON (Part three)

The Mystical Court Apron   The innocence of Conduct and Purity of Heart  The Grand Commanding Officer apron teaches the aspiring Mystical members that none are admitted to that honour but such as were cleansed of all impurities of both body and mind. The purity of life and rectitude of conduct is essential and necessary … Continue reading THE MYSTICAL APRON (Part three)

THE MYSTICAL APRON (Part two)

The Mystical Court Apron The Grand Commanding Officer Apron "....Lambskin or white leather apron.  It is an emblem of innocence and the badge of a Mystical Officer: more ancient than the Golden Fleece or Roman Eagle, and when worthily worn, more honourable than the Star and Garter, or any other Order that can be conferred … Continue reading THE MYSTICAL APRON (Part two)

THE MYSTICAL APRON (Part one)

The Mystical Court Apron Why do Mystical Brothers Wear an Apron? The lambskin Grand Commanding Officer apron derives from the working apron of the ancient Order. It is an Emblem of Innocence and the badge of a true Mystical Court member.   Thus, the apron is proudly compared with the noblest decorations of ancient Rome … Continue reading THE MYSTICAL APRON (Part one)

EVERYTHING IN LIFE IS A CHOICE

Sir Godfrey Gregg ROMC, OHPM Grand Commanding Officer As we go through life daily there are many things that come to play before us and it does not matter who you are because you have some choices to make. I want to encourage us to make the right choice today and what is important to us. … Continue reading EVERYTHING IN LIFE IS A CHOICE

LEAVING YOUR PRINTS

Sir Godfrey Gregg Grand Commanding Officer Each of us can leave behind footprints in the sand of time “Lives of great people remind us we can make our lives sublime and, departing, leave behind footprints in the sand of time.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. There are people who look at themselves and admonish any notion of … Continue reading LEAVING YOUR PRINTS

ENTHRONEMENT OF FRANK SIMON

Sir Godfrey Gregg Grand Commanding Officer "The Enthronement of His Grace, The Most Rev. Frank Simon; as ARCHBISHOP of the Spiritual Baptist Archdiocese of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. This ceremony took place at St. Elizabeth Spiritual Baptist Cathedral in Belmont. Bishop Medford Pompey was the presiding officer and His Beatitude Patriarch Edmund John was … Continue reading ENTHRONEMENT OF FRANK SIMON

A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE ARCHBISHOP FRANK SIMON

A Tribute to the late Archbishop Frank Simon. The Songwriter penned together the words “ Dangers stand thick through all the ground, to push us to the tomb”. In the very midst of life, death walks with us. The Spiritual Baptist Community in St Vincent & the Grenadines has lost an Icon, The Late Archbishop … Continue reading A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE ARCHBISHOP FRANK SIMON

A FAITHFUL WATCHMAN (Part five)

HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div Well; God, in His love, has given this passage to us to help us correct our negligence. He wants us to be good, faithful watchmen. And so, let's look at the remaining verses and see . . . 4. THE FAITHFUL WATCHMEN'S RESOLVES: These closing verses suggest to us some fundamental commitments … Continue reading A FAITHFUL WATCHMAN (Part five)

A FAITHFUL WATCHMAN (Part four)

HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div Now frankly, I think that the verses that follow are among the most disturbing in the Bible. Next, we see . . . 3. THE WATCHMAN'S ASSESSMENT (verses 4-6). If the watchman is faithful to his task, he sees the danger and sounds the alarm to his people. And if … Continue reading A FAITHFUL WATCHMAN (Part four)