The Warrior Spirit Researched Author: Sir Godfrey Gregg GCO, ROMC, OHPM "Is it possible for a warrior ethic to play a positive role in the cause of world peace?" The question was raised recently following a discussion about The Mystical Court. The warrior connection of The Mystical Court obviously provided a stumbling block for the woman who asked, and … Continue reading THE WARRIOR
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CONCEPTS 10
Concept 10: Researched Author: Sir Godfrey Gregg GCO ROMC Grail Consciousness For lack of a better term, Grail Consciousness can be described as the mystical side of The Mystical Court. Like the rest of this non-sectarian, non-partisan movement, it is connected to our experience of Aletheia, the subjective/objective experience of truth from which we derive personal authenticity. As a … Continue reading CONCEPTS 10
CONCEPT 8
Concept 8: Researched Author: Sir Godfrey Gregg GCO, ROMC Freedom & Responsibility "Freedom is not the final goal. It is the means to that goal." ( from The Deeper Quest.) Western culture's emphasis on freedom is surely one of its most distinguishing features. As with all The Mystical Court concepts, however, there is a deeper meaning … Continue reading CONCEPT 8
CONCEPT 4
Concept 4: Researched Author: Sir Godfrey Gregg GCO, ROMC The Personal Transformation of Agagnorisis Anagnorisis refers to a very specific kind of personal transformation. In early Greek drama, it represented the point in the story when a character learns a profound truth that causes all misleading illusions to dissolve. Nothing is left but real self and … Continue reading CONCEPT 4
CONCEPT 2
Concept 2: Researched Author: Sir Godfrey Gregg GCO, ROMC, OHPM The Personal Goal of Areté Areté (pronounced ah rhi tay in English) is an important concept in The Mystical Court. You will see it used as a greeting or salute among our Companions, and as the motto on our official armorial design. The word is Greek for 1) excellence; 2) the … Continue reading CONCEPT 2
CONCEPT 1
Concept 1: Researched Author: Sir Godfrey Gregg GCO, ROMC, OHPM The Nudge of Telos Do you ever wish that your life had more significance? No matter how busy you are, or successful, or popular, do you ever experience quiet moments when a shadow of self-doubt crosses your mind, whispering that something is missing in your life? … Continue reading CONCEPT 1
THE REASON
Sir Godfrey Gregg Grand Commanding Officer From its inception, The Mystical Court has anticipated how chivalry would have evolved as an ethical code if it had survived intact from medieval times. This means a code or philosophy that continued to shape itself over time, as accumulated knowledge increased rapidly, new ideas competing with old, the … Continue reading THE REASON
MELCHIZEDEK PRIESTHOOD
Melchizedek Priesthood Through the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood, Church leaders guide the Church and direct the preaching of the gospel throughout the world. In the ordinances of the Melchizedek Priesthood, “the power of godliness is manifest”. This greater priesthood was given to Adam and has been on the earth whenever the Lord has … Continue reading MELCHIZEDEK PRIESTHOOD
THE APRON THROUGH THE MYSTICAL EYE
COMPLIED BY: Sir Godfrey Gregg ROMC, OHPM "....Lambskin or white leather apron. It is an emblem of innocence and the badge of a member of The Mystical Court. 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 … Continue reading THE APRON THROUGH THE MYSTICAL EYE
BENEVOLENCE
Sir Godfrey Gregg ROMC, OHPM "To give is a divine attribute. The inexhaustibility of giving is found in varying degrees in all nature. But fire is the element in which giving is most apparent. The very principle of fire is transmutation and a constant giving. Fire cannot exist without the sacrifice of giving, likewise, the … Continue reading BENEVOLENCE
THE MYSTICAL COURT 