DISCIPLES THROUGHOUT JUDEA

Jesus having called together his disciples, sent them forth by two and two through the region of Israel, saying: `Go and preach even as ye have heard.' Then they bowed themselves and he laid his hand upon their heads, saying: ` In the name of God, give health to the sick, cast out the demons, … Continue reading DISCIPLES THROUGHOUT JUDEA

GIVE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD

I will return now to avarice: and I tell you that when the sense would fain acquire a thing or tenaciously keep it, reason must say: "Such a thing will have its end." It is certain that if it will have an end it is madness to love it. Wherefore it behoves one to love … Continue reading GIVE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD

THE COLOUR BLUE

The Color Blue Sir Godfrey Gregg OHPM, ROMC Blue is the universal symbol of truth, and we have seen how it was therefore much used by Divine command, and in the vestments of the Jewish priests. It is the color appropriate to the First Three Degrees, or ship crew, and the curtains, cushions, etc. of … Continue reading THE COLOUR BLUE

THE FAITH IS ONE

Jesus answered in parable: `A man goeth to fish with a net, and therein he catcheth many fishes, but are bad he throweth away. `A man went forth to sow, but only the grain that falleth on good ground beareth seed. `Even so ought ye to do, listening to all and receiving only the truth, … Continue reading THE FAITH IS ONE

THE COMPOSITION OF MAN

When it was day, Friday morning, early, Jesus, after the prayer, assembled his disciples and said to them: `Let us sit down; for even as on this day God created man of the clay of the earth, even so will I tell you what a thing is man, if God please.' When all were seated, … Continue reading THE COMPOSITION OF MAN

TALK ONLY WHEN NECESSARY

When the governor hath arrested a prisoner whom he examineth while the notary writeth down [the cause], tell me, how doth such a man talk?' The disciples answered: `He talketh with fear and to the point, so as not to give suspicion of himself, and he is careful not to say anything that may displease … Continue reading TALK ONLY WHEN NECESSARY

VAIN TALK WEAKENS YOUR INTELLECT

The fruit of vain talking is this, that it weakeneth the intellect in such wise that it is not ready to receive the truth; even as a horse accustomed to carry but one ounce of cotton-flock can not carry an hundred pounds of stone. `But what is worse is the man who spendeth his time … Continue reading VAIN TALK WEAKENS YOUR INTELLECT

PRAYER IS THE MEDICINE OF THE SOUL

For verily every time that a man beholdeth a thing and forgetteth God who hath made it for man, he hath sinned. For if a friend of thine should give thee somewhat to keep in memory of him, and thou shouldest sell it and forget thy friend,  thou hast offended against thy friend. Even so … Continue reading PRAYER IS THE MEDICINE OF THE SOUL

A BRIEF HISTORY OF BENIN FIRST MILLENIUM

A BRIEF HISTORY OF BENIN FIRST MILLENIUM (Pre-The Ogiso Dynasty,Ogiso Dynasty,Post- the Ogiso Dynasty,Establishment of the Obaship as the new Royal Title,the Oduduwa's Controversy,Oba's Coronation,Palace Societies,and Uselu Uzama Council) What is today known as Edo or Benin City was originally known as Idu. It started out with one man who sired the human race( the … Continue reading A BRIEF HISTORY OF BENIN FIRST MILLENIUM

CANDLE COLOURS AND USES

Candle Colors and Uses   For centuries candles of different colors have been burned to attract desired emotions, material wealth, or karma. Candles can be one of the most effective tools used for meditation, rituals and other ceremonies. The size of the candles you use is not important. It is the color and its meaning … Continue reading CANDLE COLOURS AND USES