I read a book titled "Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates" by Matthew J. Trewhella some 10 years back. It was the first time I came across this topic. Pretty good read.
Scipio, first of all a big Helllo to you! I'm currently reading your very good book. I'm interested in learning about freemasonry and its symbols and rituals, which you obviously have studied and understand well. My question is off topic of this post, sorry but I just have to ask, do you still recommend the podcast Firmamental? I listened to it yesterday, podcast date 7/29, with Alex talking to Stephano, a very proud Freemason. Alex did not disagree with anything Stephano said. In fact he was agreeing with him and thought everything he said was very "cool". Wow. Just curious of your thoughts.
Did not have a chance to read it until today, Scipio (I sent the link yesterday to a YT video that we taught our children from back in the days of VCR tapes). Brilliant! Love your stuff man!
I very much appreciate your deep engagement with your faith, and the fruit this yields to readers like me. I have two points I’d ask you and readers to consider.
Are we advantaging our souls by partaking in the full sacrament as fought for by the Hussites? This seems now impossible since the covid nonsense. Can one can be infected by a disease that no one can identify through the pure transubstantiated blood of Christ?
Logic dictates the Hussite revolution worthless absent this.
I’m blessed with a faith that genuinely attempts to follow Christ’s example of humility. Yes, Christ’s bride/church is in need of constant, moment by moment reform. This in my view is achieved by our individual personal example through action in the world, as observed by those around us. This example is stronger than any military action. Yes, if a war comes to us- fight! Guided by Our Lord in our minds and hearts, following his example, His Fathers commandments.
Thank you for those words of encouragement Danope, I appreciate them.
Frankly, it is shameful that anyone would still be denying the faithful this Sacrament this many years removed from that nonsense. In I Corinthians 11:27-30, Paul makes clear the import of this ritual:
"Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep."
Jesus' words in John 6 also leave little doubt how vital this practice is. These verses in particular caused me to realize the profound and powerful nature of communion with our LORD - the carnal Christians who partook unworthily faced severe consequences, akin to the fate of Ananias and Sapphira. Clearly Paul has a very high view of the LORD's Supper, as should we. Although I do not adhere to the doctrine of transubstantiation, it is clear that something profoundly powerful transpires during the Sacrament - the exact nature of which is indeed a mystery.
On your second point on the necessity of continual reform, both without and within, I could not agree more. Like Hus embodied, our lives are the most potent testimony of our faith.
I read a book titled "Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates" by Matthew J. Trewhella some 10 years back. It was the first time I came across this topic. Pretty good read.
Scipio, first of all a big Helllo to you! I'm currently reading your very good book. I'm interested in learning about freemasonry and its symbols and rituals, which you obviously have studied and understand well. My question is off topic of this post, sorry but I just have to ask, do you still recommend the podcast Firmamental? I listened to it yesterday, podcast date 7/29, with Alex talking to Stephano, a very proud Freemason. Alex did not disagree with anything Stephano said. In fact he was agreeing with him and thought everything he said was very "cool". Wow. Just curious of your thoughts.
I will give that a listen, that does indeed concern me.
Thank you very much and thanks for all you do!
Did not have a chance to read it until today, Scipio (I sent the link yesterday to a YT video that we taught our children from back in the days of VCR tapes). Brilliant! Love your stuff man!
Scipio,
I very much appreciate your deep engagement with your faith, and the fruit this yields to readers like me. I have two points I’d ask you and readers to consider.
Are we advantaging our souls by partaking in the full sacrament as fought for by the Hussites? This seems now impossible since the covid nonsense. Can one can be infected by a disease that no one can identify through the pure transubstantiated blood of Christ?
Logic dictates the Hussite revolution worthless absent this.
I’m blessed with a faith that genuinely attempts to follow Christ’s example of humility. Yes, Christ’s bride/church is in need of constant, moment by moment reform. This in my view is achieved by our individual personal example through action in the world, as observed by those around us. This example is stronger than any military action. Yes, if a war comes to us- fight! Guided by Our Lord in our minds and hearts, following his example, His Fathers commandments.
God bless.
Thank you for those words of encouragement Danope, I appreciate them.
Frankly, it is shameful that anyone would still be denying the faithful this Sacrament this many years removed from that nonsense. In I Corinthians 11:27-30, Paul makes clear the import of this ritual:
"Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep."
Jesus' words in John 6 also leave little doubt how vital this practice is. These verses in particular caused me to realize the profound and powerful nature of communion with our LORD - the carnal Christians who partook unworthily faced severe consequences, akin to the fate of Ananias and Sapphira. Clearly Paul has a very high view of the LORD's Supper, as should we. Although I do not adhere to the doctrine of transubstantiation, it is clear that something profoundly powerful transpires during the Sacrament - the exact nature of which is indeed a mystery.
On your second point on the necessity of continual reform, both without and within, I could not agree more. Like Hus embodied, our lives are the most potent testimony of our faith.
May the LORD bless you as well.
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