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)
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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
COME CLOSER TO HIM
Sir Godfrey Gregg Grand Commanding Officer "And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory and the two men that stood with him." (Luke 9:29, … Continue reading COME CLOSER TO HIM
VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-five)
Virtue 19: Hospitality Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. —Romans 12:13 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. —Hebrews 13:2 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. —1 Peter 4:9 Hospitality simply means going out of your way to serve … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-five)
INTRODUCTION TO JACOB’S LADDER
The introduction of Jacob's ladder into the symbolism of The Mystical Court is to be traced to the vision of Jacob, which is thus substantially recorded in the twenty-eighth chapter of the Book of Genesis: When Jacob, by the command of his father Isaac, was journeying toward Padanaram, while sleeping one night with the bare … Continue reading INTRODUCTION TO JACOB’S LADDER
JACOB’S LADDER
Research Author Sir Godfrey Gregg OHPM, ROMC When this symbol, which is taken from Jacob's Vision (Genesis 28), was introduced into English Speculative Freemasonry is not exactly known. But we find allusions to it a little after the middle of the last [18th] century. It has always been a symbol of Spiritual Baptist and The … Continue reading JACOB’S LADDER
LEAVING A GODLY LEGACY
TRIBUTE TO HIS EMINENCE HONOURABLE EDMOND JOHN BY: HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D. Div A good workman knows that it takes time to build a home that will last for decades. He skillfully lays the groundwork and refuses to cut corners as he pieces together a solid frame. In the same way, we need to … Continue reading LEAVING A GODLY LEGACY
DAILY DEVOTIONS FOR 21 DAYS OF PRAYER
Day 10 - Unwavering in Faith What do you expect when you pray? When we pray with earnest expectation, we are exercising our faith. The earnest prayer of righteous people produces powerful results, and the most earnest prayers come from us recognizing our need for God. There can be a natural tendency to shrink back … Continue reading DAILY DEVOTIONS FOR 21 DAYS OF PRAYER
THE MYSTICAL COURT 