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"I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: 'O Lord, make my enemies ridiculous.' And God granted it."-
Voltaire

In the past 13 years since the inception of this site, we've NEVER received as much e-mail (cumulatively) about one individual as we have about Mr. Brad Cofield- Ed King-Masonicinfo.com

It may seem that we are being harsh to this individual, but only because everything he stands for flies in the face of our sacred traditions.
-inactive Mason and rabid fanboy Bryan Caldwell

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

A Few Words From The Front Line


I'm sorry that this blog as seemed neglected in recent months. The truth is this has been a very busy time for me personally. On an even more important note it has been even more busy for the M.E.A.P.R.M.M. Washington State.

No doubt the M.E.A.P.R.M.M. occupies as really select "niche." Truth be told when I started my working within the Order I never thought that I could work anthing but the individual workings. Not that should be a goal in and of itself anyway. When it became clear that the real knowledge is released when we can practice our invocation amongst others, little did I know that goal would be achieved at such a rapid pace.

Temple Sobek-Ra was chartered in summer of 08. Little did I know at the time that it would grow to the magic number of 13 in such a short amount of time. Perhaps we are on to something here?

This has lead to the foundation of new Temples, so of them have even crossed international borders. With the help of the Brethren of Washington State the M.E.A.P.R.M.M. has expanded into Utah, reestablished in California and broke all new ground with temples in Cebu City, Philippines, Lagos, Nigeria and very soon Beirut, Lebanon.

Boy, how things develop eh?

We are all excited about our developmental growth. This all comes from hard work and dedication. More important than anything is the day to day workings of the Craft, by each and everyone of us. Because we remain so focus we are building upon a strong foundation of determination, self love and respect of Brotherhood.

It makes me happy to be a part of it.

S&F,
BC

Monday, September 8, 2008

Alchemy And The True Philosophers Stone




Alchemy is the central component of Freemasonry. Weather speculative or operative they both work on an alchemical paradigm. The operative work in the physical (the transformation of stone through chemical manipulation) and the speculative work in the spiritual (the smoothing of the individual ashlar IE: the philosophers stone.) I recently found this excellent piece on alchemy that I feel must be shared. It is your hosts opinion that the core of the Craft (alchemy) has been greatly overlooked. This has created a darkness that has overshadowed Masonic light. The light must be restored.




This article was translated from Spanish to English so please excuse some unfamiliar grammar.




By: Valentin Heine Who were the Alchemists? Who were the alchemists? That they looked for? I' for m looking? That they hid? To hide? Perhaps they had some relation with the chemicals? They may have to relationship with chemicals? And that was the philosopher stone? And that was the Philosopher' s Stone? That it meant? That meant? That it means today? That means today? Those are the questions passed that me through the mind when beginning to prepare this work. Those plows the questions that went through my mind to start preparing this work. TRANSFORMATION Transforms One of the first phenomena that intrigued the primitive man was transformació n of the matter. Phenomena One of the first that primitive man was intrigued AT the transformation of not to matter. As the cloud is transformed into water; as the fresh water is transformed into salty; as the seed is transformed into plant; as the flower is transformed into fruit. Ace the cloud is transformed into to water, ace fresh to water becomes salt, ace the seed becomes to plant, ace to flower turns into fruit. But the transformations produced by means of the fire are those that occupied but it because the experiments with fire gave almost immediate results. But the changes produced by means of fire plows those ranked ace the most experiments with fire gave almost immediate results. And with the dominion of the fire, the primitive man began to make experiments to transform matters. And with the mastery of fire, primitive man began to make experiments to transform materials. The fire produces chemical changes like being: the same combustion of the wood (that is transformed into ash, smoke, and gives off light and heat); roasting meat (process that to the present time we continue liking); cooking bricks, hornear pottery. The fire you produce chemical transformations such ace: the same burning wood (which is transformed into ash, smoke and heat and light shows), roast beef (tasting process that we remain to this day); bake bricks, pottery baking. Later, by means of the fire they were purified, they molded and they alloyed minerals, as the copper, the silver and the gold. Later, through the fire were purified, mold and ale minerals such ace to copper, to silver and gold. Transformació n is obtained by the fire. N The transformation is accomplished by fire. And with the civilizations that were developed in China, Mesopotamia and Egypt, the craftsmen got to produce transformations in matters, which they got to be colouring, drugs, glasses, lenses, varnishes, perfumes and metals. And with the civilizations that developed in China, Mesopotamia and Egypt, craftsmen Comecon to produces changes in materials, which became dyes, drugs, glasses, lenses, varnishes, perfumes and metals. Later transformations by other methods were obtained, aside from the fire. Later transformations were achieved by to other methods apart from the fire. But, that there is of the theory? But that' s the theory? As those phenomena were explained? Phenomena ace explained these? Because the one that can explain what happens, he is not only a visionary, but he is owner of the secret that allows to dominate the phenomenon him. Because it dog explain what happens, is not only to visionary, but owns the secret that allows you to masters the phenomenon. To repeat it. Repeat. To deduce of that knowledge, other profits. Deduct from that knowledge, to other achievements. Or, the early teoréticas explanations on the chemical phenomena, were of mystical character or magician. Theoretical Well, the early explanations on the chemical phenomena, were to magical mystical or. GREEK THEORIES Greek theory Old the Greeks almost did not add anything you practice to them of chemistry that inherited of the old woman neighboring civilizations, but however, refined to the teoréticas explanations on the transformations that observed, either in the nature, or in the factories of the craftsmen. The ancient Greeks hardly anything added to the practice of chemistry that inherited from the old neighbouring civilisations, but instead refined theoretical explanations about the changes observed to either in the wilderness, and in the workshops of artisans. The Greeks recognized the change like a universal phenomenon. The Greeks recognized the change universal ace to phenomenon. And they arrived at such point that, I mention Heraclitus, that in century 6 before the modern era I ask " if something, visible or invisible exists, that not cambie". And reached the point where, to quote Heraclitus, who AT 6 century before the modern was to wonder " if there is something visible or invisible, that does not change." Many Greek philosophers considered this subject, had many debates. Many Greek philosophers considered this to matter, had many discussions. He was Aristotle who, in century 4 before the modern era, formulated a theory, that I predominate in the scientific thought by almost 2000 years. It was Aristotle who, in the 4 century before the modern was, made to theory, which dominate scientific thinking for nearly 2000 years. In its theory I postulate that a primary matter exists and 4 qualities. In his theory I postulate that there is to primary field and 4 qualities. The qualities are: heat, cold, humidity and dryness. The qualities plows: heat, cold, humidity and dryness. According to the qualities that are impregnated in the primary matter, therefore 4 elements would take place. According to the qualities that plows impregnated in the primary field, and would occur 4 elements. The elements are FIRE (hot and dry); AIR (it warms up and humid); EARTH (it fries and dry); and WATER (it fries and humid). The elements plows fire (hot and dry); to air (hot and humid); Earth (cold and dry) and to water (cold and wet). All the material things were considered like the result of a combination of those four elements in different proportions. Material All things were seen ace the result of to combination of these four elements in different proportions. According to this theory, finding the suitable combination of the 4 elements with the 4 qualities, could be gotten to produce gold. According to this theory, finding the right combination of elements 4 with 4 qualities, it could produces gold. Later, Aristotle I add a fifth element or substance to the 4 before mentioned (that is: earth, air, fire and water) and are the ether, to which it defined as the perfect substance, of that are compound the celestial bodies. Later, Aristotle' s fifth element or add substance to 4 stupefies (IE: earth, to air, fire and to water) and is to ether, which was defined ace the perfect substance, which plows composed of celestial bodies. The ALCHEMISTS alchemists After innumerable experiments of transformació n of the materials, he was born along with the diverse theories, the idea of the transmutation. After countless experiments Not transformation of materials, was born along with the various theories, the idea of transmutation. To transform materials, to give another form them, to purify them, to separate them of impurities, but that is, not only to transmute (to change) an element, in another element. In other words, not only transform materials, give them to another way, purify, separate them from impurities, but transmutes (change) an element in another element. The alchemy is the old pseudoscience that tried to transmute basic gold metals and to discover one cures for all the diseases, or the way to prolong the life indefinitely. The alchemy is to former pseudoscience that sought to transmutes base metals into gold and to discover to cures for all diseases, or how to prolong life indefinitely. The astrologers thought that all human activity deeply was influenced by the celestial bodies (the Sun, the Moon, the stars). The astrologers believed that all human activity was deeply influenced by celestial bodies (the Sun, Moon, stars). According to the astrologers, the alchemists would have to wait a favorable configuration of the bodies in the firmament, so that their transmutations in metals took place. According to astrologers, alchemists would have to await to favorable configuration of the bodies in the firmament, under that to their transmutations occur in metals. The astrological influence I get to give to each metal its celestial body del that came, that is: the gold of the Sun; the silver of the Moon; the copper of Venus and the Mars iron. Astrological The influence Comecon to attribute to each celestial metal your body that Comecon from, namely gold of the Sun; to silver of the Moon, Venus to copper and iron from Mars. The alchemist I get to be a personage recognized in the European scene. The alchemist became to character recognized in the European scene. The alchemists were required and financed by kings and noble, that had the hope to increase their own resources. The alchemists were required and funded by kings and noble, who had hoped to increase to their own resources. Nevertheless, many alchemists, not managing to produce promised gold, were killed their. However, many alchemists, not making promised to produces gold, lost to their lives. of running of the time, symbols and allegories alchemists they took control extremely complex. to over Time, symbols and allegories alchemists were extremely complex. And of the search of gold, the alchemists passed their attention to the search of medicines. For And the quest gold, the alchemists spent his attention to the search for medicine. A leader of this movement was Paracelsus, (1493-1531), that was first in Europe in mentioning zinc and using the word " alcohol" talking about to " spirit of vino". To leader of this movement was Paracelsus, (1493-1531), who was the first in Europe to mention zinc and uses the Word " alcohol" referring to the " spirit of wine."

Saturday, August 23, 2008




Brethren,

I am proud to introduce Temple Sobek-Ra. This is a brand new temple under the guidance of the M.E.A.P.R.M.M. Washington State. The High Priest of Temple Sobek-Ra is Bro. Brenda Carnes 94° . Please join me in supporting this new temple.




We are continuing our growth, times are good.


S&F,


BC 96°
National Head Of Washington State
Masoneria Egipcia del Antiguo Primitivo Rito de Memphis Misraim
M.E.A.P.R.M.M.
"Trois la dirigent, cinq l'éclairent, sept la rendent juste et parfaite"

Thursday, August 14, 2008

The Ten Intents




I found this to be extremely insightful. Really think about this. Digest it. Wouldn't the world be a much better place if we all applied these simple intents in our everyday lives?
Let's all get to work and build the temple.
S&F,
BC

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Gone Too Soon


In Tribute to Bernie Mac (1957-2008)

Now, on a very rare occasion you may find a post here at Magus Masonica that has zero to do with the M.E.A.P.R.M.M. or even Freemasonry. Today is one of those posts. I am shocked at
and deeply saddened by the news of the loss of the great Bernie Mac. At only 50 (in reality not all that much older than myself) he was taken from this Earth far too soon.

Bernie Mac was a great comic talent. I remember the first time I got the chance to see his stand up routine. I have never laughed so hard. I found that a lot of his comedy I could also relate too. It hit home for me.

He was a big man, with a big heart who produced in me really big laughs. In my time I have found laughter to be one of the best medicines. For purely selfish reasons I am really going to miss Bernie Mac.

My thoughts are with the Mac family.

BC

Sunday, August 3, 2008

We Are Growing


One of the most wonderful thing is to watch something that you love grow. Weather it be a simple seed that blooms into a beautiful flower or a beloved child that grows into a solid adult. That same feeling can also be translated to a cause that you believe in. I have found something absolutely beautiful with the M.E.A.P.R.M.M. that it is not only my right to promote it, it is my responsibility. It is with great pleasure that I announce that as of today, we have grown into yet another fine American state.


The Zosimos of Zion is the official blog of the newly formed Masoneria Egipcia del Antiguo Primitivo Rito de Memphis Misraim (M.E.A.R.P.M.M.) State of Utah. Under the leadership of my good friend and Brother Rev. Roger D. Thompson. Rev.Roger is an accomplished Magus, a dear friend and a true Brother. Under his leadership and with the cooperation of the other sovereign nations within the USA, the Masoneria Egipcia del Antiguo Primitivo Rito de Memphis Misraim (M.E.A.R.P.M.M.) State of Utah will become a huge success.


Please join me in celebrating the newest addition to the M.E.A.P.R.M.M. Brotherhood.


S&F,

BC 96°
National Head Of Washington State
Masoneria Egipcia del Antiguo Primitivo Rito de Memphis Misraim
M.E.A.P.R.M.M.
"Trois la dirigent, cinq l'éclairent, sept la rendent juste et parfaite"

Thursday, July 31, 2008

eMasonry Fight Club


Recently, there has been a lot of blogs with various "camp" designations of different "types" of Freemasons. The "mainstream" or "Traditionalists" or "Institutionalist" or whatever vs. the "Traditional Cosmopolitan" or "Grand Orient" or "Progressive" Freemasons. The problem as I see it is that both of these groups, camps, sects what have you seem by and large to be stuck in the very same rut. One group points a finger at the other group as if they have had their collective lunch money stolen. They claim that the others "have no right" to call themselves Freemasons. The other group has claimed to have built something "better" or "different" but they still spend time seriously complaining about what it is they left behind. Kind of like someone who got a divorce still calling up their ex wife to argue, what sense does that make?

To the "Traditionalists" or "Mainstream" or "Regular" or whatever I ask: The UGLE severed relations with the GOdF well over 100 years ago. What happened? Did they dry up and blow away? Will these Internet fights cause anyone to just tell you all that you are right and then they will stop? What do you realistically hope to accomplish? Like it or not fellas Freemasonry is in the realm of the public domain. For whatever reason no one saw fit to trademark anything. You have your group, you have plenty of like minded to surround yourself with, do that. Get on with your lives, build your temple.

To the "Traditional Cosmopolitan" or "Progressive" or "Liberal" Freemasons I ask: You took the drastic steps and voted with your feet, why continue to lament for what you have left? What do you gain with these arguments? What does it accomplish? Will it help you grow your new organization? Are Internet battles an effective recruiting tool? Do you really think you are going to change the mind of those who's minds are made up? Is continuing to fight with those who do not agree with you, do not like you, do not respect you help you build your temple?
Again, you too have those who are of like mind. In fact you probably have many more of like mind who you have not paid enough attention to because you are so busy with this eMasonry Fight Club to service the seekers of your light. Get on with it, move ahead and build your temple.

Then there is me. A lowly Craftsman. I am going to do my best to build the temple. That is the task that is under my charge. I will work on subscribing my passions and leveling all of my interactions. I will continue to learn and absorb the light that is shined in my direction. I will cast that light onto others that so seek it. I may slip up on occasions and I will ask that those who care please whisper that good council, it will not go ignored.

Fraternally,
BC 96°
National Head Of Washington State
Masoneria Egipcia del Antiguo Primitivo Rito de Memphis Misraim
M.E.A.P.R.M.M.
"Trois la dirigent, cinq l'éclairent, sept la rendent juste et parfaite"

Sunday, July 27, 2008

To Add a Little Clarity


Hello All,
I have been fielding a lot of questions regarding the M.E.A.P.R.M.M. and specifically how it relates to speculative Freemasonry and the speculative jurisdictions. I hope that this quick little blog might help add clarity to the situation.

To start with the M.E.A.P.R.M.M. does not use a modified version of the Memphis-Misraim speculative Rite because the M.E.A.P.R.M.M. is not speculative Freemasonry. It does not initiate, pass or raise speculative Masons.What it does is practice Operative Freemasonry both in the form of working and building with stone (the manual) and the physical transformation of stone through the chemical (alchemical.)The M.E.A.P.R.M.M. was founded by Francesco Brunelli and Frank G. Ripel. Brunelli's authority over the speculative Rite of Memphis Misraim came directly from Robert Ambelin. The only real similarity between the speculative and operative Memphis-Misraim are the ancient Egyptian symbols and common origins of the workings. One is a speculative Rite, the other an operative guild. I belong to the operative guild and I have no claim over the speculative rite.Any talk of regularity, clandestine or amity when it comes to the M.E.A.P.R.M.M. is pointless as those are systems and terms with regard to speculative Freemasonry and the M.E.A.P.R.M.M. is totally different than those orders and is clearly not even in the same ballpark.The M.E.A.P.R.M.M. is located in in 13 states and 29 countries. It is it's own entity and it does not seek or require the authorization of any other body or entity.

I really hope that this helps to clarify any questions one might have regarding this subject. If any of you are in need of further clarity, I would love to address and and all questions and concerns. Again, thank you for your time and may God's gift of reason light our way.

S&F,
BC 96° National Head Of Washington State
Masoneria Egipcia del Antiguo Primitivo Rito de Memphis Misraim
M.E.A.P.R.M.M.
"Trois la dirigent, cinq l'éclairent, sept la rendent juste et parfaite"

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Welcome to Magus Masonica


Hello, and welcome to the inaugural Magus Masonica blog. Magus Masonica is the official blog of
the Masoneria Egipcia del Antiguo Primitivo Rito de Memphis Misraim (M.E.A.R.P.M.M.)
Washington State.

Here you will find Masoneria Egipcia del Antiguo Primitivo Rito de Memphis Misraim news, events and specific information regarding Operative and Alchemical Freemasonry. You may also find blogs on specific topics of my own personal interests. It is my hope that you may find this information enlightening, interesting, entertaining and perhaps even a little introspective.

Join me on a journey through the Masonic, alchemical, esoteric, mystical and just plain relevant.
It is going to be a fun ride.

S&F,

BC 96°
National Head Of Washington State
Masoneria Egipcia del Antiguo Primitivo Rito de Memphis Misraim
M.E.A.P.R.M.M.
"Trois la dirigent, cinq l'éclairent, sept la rendent juste et parfaite"