The Personal Spiritual Journey. You must do the travelling yourself. In the supplication the words” that you may the better unfold” are significant. Indeed, you are told that the initiation ceremony is but the foundation on which you must build your own superstructure perfect in its parts and honourable to the shipwright. You are qualified by … Continue reading THE PERSONAL JOURNEY
CRADLE AND THE COURT
CRADLE AND THE COURT BY: Sir Godfrey Gregg OHPM, ROMC Once again we are brought nearer to the day of all the year that is the best - Christmas Day, with its gentleness, its joy and its good will. We have National Holidays of deep historic meaning and beauty; but Christmas is a … Continue reading CRADLE AND THE COURT
Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12:7
VERSE 7: "Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was; and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it." This last portion of the Mystical Court degree verse refers to "ashes to ashes, dust to dust", which are still the words voiced when we inter (bury) the dead. While this Master … Continue reading Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12:7
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
The partridge in a pear tree was Jesus Christ. Two turtle Doves were the Old Testament and New Testaments. Three French Hens stood for Faith, Hope & Love. The four calling birds were the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John. The five golden rings recalled the Torah or Law, (Pentateuch) the first five … Continue reading THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
A COURSE IN HUMAN RELATIONS
A SHORT COURSE IN HUMAN RELATIONS The six most important words : “ I admit I made a mistake “ The five most important words: “ You did a fine job” The four most important words: “ What … Continue reading A COURSE IN HUMAN RELATIONS
Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12:6
VERSE 6: "Or ever the silver chord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken." The loosed silver cord is believed to denote the spinal column and therefore the physical infirmities (stooped back) of age. The golden bowl is believed to denote the brain and the gradual decline of mental powers, which in dotage is … Continue reading Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12:6
Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12:5
VERSE 5: "When they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way." Elderly people become unfamiliar with the speed of which the world changes. Also, as we become older, our reflex speed decreases and things that we once tackled with abandon; we are now more cautious to attempt. … Continue reading Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12:5
THE GAVEL
COMPLIED BY: Sir Godfrey Gregg The Gavel is a symbol of authority within The Mystical Court. To disobey the sound of the gavel is to be disrespectful to the authority of the Supreme Grand Commanding Officer and could be discipline do under the rules of the Court. So, naturally, the Gavel is an emblem of … Continue reading THE GAVEL
Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12:4
VERSE 4: "And the doors shall be shut in the streets" refers to no longer being able to hear the noisiness of life due to deafness. "and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird," refers to aged people being unable to sleep and arising early. "and all the daughters of musick shall be … Continue reading Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12:4
SEEKING AFTER TRUTH
Let me open by saying that "bad" publicity is still publicity and that any seed when planted has the "potential" to grow. I didn't grow up around or in The Mystical Court and as far as I know none of my relatives are members. So, as you can see, my knowledge of The Mystical Court … Continue reading SEEKING AFTER TRUTH
