BY: Sir Godfrey Gregg OHPM, ROMC What is inner peace? The Taoist answer is: Self Acceptance. Inner Peace can be as simple as letting go, and resting under the shade of an old tree. The path taken to find inner peace is as hard or simple as a person makes the journey of self acceptance … Continue reading INNER PEACE
Category: WRITINGS
THE GOD EROS
Researched BY: Sir Godfrey Gregg OHPM, ROMC Holy Eros Could it be that the saints and mystics encountered Jesus as Eros? The Holy Spirit as Eros? God as Eros? The spiritual life as an erotic affair? I think so, despite the fact that the Church’s toxic spirituality had denigrated eros almost from its inception. What … Continue reading THE GOD EROS
HEALING FROM BETRAYAL
BY: Sir Godfrey Gregg OHPM, ROMC How can I heal from the pain of betrayal? There is perhaps no greater insult to relationship than betrayal. Betrayal robs us of a sense of security. Someone close to us has proven untrustworthy. Most of us have felt the sting of betrayal; likely most of us have even … Continue reading HEALING FROM BETRAYAL
AMOS, WHAT SEEST THOU?
AMOS, WHAT SEEST THOU? BY Researched Author: Sir Godfrey Gregg LOM, ROMC In all the Mystical Courts under the jurisdiction of The Supreme Grand Commanding Officer, the BIBLE is open at the Seventh Chapter of Amos in the second Degree of The Mystical Court. Why do we do this? This practice was adopted at a conference … Continue reading AMOS, WHAT SEEST THOU?
CARDINAL VIRTUES
CARDINAL VIRTUES The pre-eminent or principal virtues on which all the others hinge or depend. They are temperance, fortitude, prudence, and justice. They are referred to in the ritual of the Entered Commanding Officer Degree, and will be found in this work under their respective heads. Dr. Granville says (Revelations of a Square) that … Continue reading CARDINAL VIRTUES
WHO LEADS THE LEADER
By: Sir Godfrey Gregg OHPM, ROMC What is effective leadership? Who provides Mystical Court leadership? What can the Court leader be expected reasonably to do? What happens if he doesn't do these things? Why isn't Court leader-ship automatic? How do you promote some-thing that doesn't exist? Who leads the leader? We have leadership problems … Continue reading WHO LEADS THE LEADER
BITTERNESS
Ephesians 4:31 - Hebrew 12:14-15 It is one of the most destructive and dangerous of all human emotions and if not dealt with, will spiritually destroy the person who has it. One of the great problems in the life of a Christian and in our churches is something that is hard to admit, though easy … Continue reading BITTERNESS
WHAT IS PRAYER
Researched Author Sir Godfrey Gregg OHPM, ROMC A medical graduate asks: "What is the best form of prayer? How much time should be spent at it?" "In my opinion to do justice is the best form of prayer and one who is sincere about doing justice to all does not need to do any … Continue reading WHAT IS PRAYER
THE SEVEN CHAINS
Research Author Sir Godfrey Gregg OHPM, ROMC This is a bit academic, however it is pertinent and I do hope you enjoy the read. Seven is a sacred number in The Mystical Court. In the Rituals of the last century, it was said that a Court required seven to make it perfect, but the … Continue reading THE SEVEN CHAINS
CLOTHED IN MYSTIC UNIFORM
CLOTHED A member of The Mystical Court in The Establishment is said to be properly clothed when brethren wear full regalia of The Mystical Court rank. The gloves are now often, but improperly, dispensed with, except on public occasions. "No member is permitted to enter a Court or join in its labours unless he/she is properly clothed.'' The Vice Grand Commanding … Continue reading CLOTHED IN MYSTIC UNIFORM
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