The New Priesthood of Ra?

[Alkhemist]

The priesthood idea simply doesn't resonate with me. No real dissonance (anymore), although the term comes with a lot of baggage, as you say. It just seems to suggest a degree of separation that does not interest me at this time. Keep following your light, and blessings on your path!

Thank you, and I will!

I ask that those who feel the Priesthood idea does not resonate with them to consider that there are still those of us out here to whom it does resonate, so that does not make the idea of a Priesthood of Ra a bad one. It just means that you don't resonate with it.

I spent a year in seminary at one point because I experience a "Calling" to it. If I were a Christian, I'd most likely live in a monastery. My Calling is to the devotional life and a life of STO, so I still need to find a way to express this using Ra's teachings, because they are what I most resonate with.

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A mystery school of initiates would be much more preferable to me. I would be very eager to get together with others who are interested in doing this. There are many potential pitfalls to the religious angle. Believe me, I'm well aware of them since I'm a professional "religious guy". People can get a little crazy with religion.

Although my intention was never to involve religion, it's clear that the term "Priesthood" comes with this idea, no matter how many times I've tried to clarify that here! The old teaching Priesthoods of ancient Khem just don't come to mind these days.

Something that intrigues me is what the Benedictines do. For those drawn to an ultra-spiritual life but don't wish to (or can't) live in a monastery join the Order as "oblates," or lay monks. They follow the Rule of the monastery (daily prayers, helping others, contemplation, etc.) while at home. Having a personal Rule of Life isn't a bad idea, and is something many professional spiritual directors are trained to help people create and stick to, if they're so inclined.

In this sense, a group of people wishing to devote themselves to the study and practice of the Law if One within a framework of a Rule of Life might be the best method. Such a group could include study meetings, daily meditation and contemplation, and even something so mundane as writing for a group newsletter. The reason to have such a group would be to train those who want to add a deeper dimension to their LOO study, to provide support in the form of community, and to nurture and inspire those drawn to the life of a mystic.

I've heard from several people on this idea, so maybe this is the way to go. It could be a beautiful community for those drawn to it.

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This is one of the reasons I do not what to think of this 'organised' LoO group that Alkhemist feels so strongly for.
Currently, I will too try to radiate love to the best of my ability, and discover myself and the Creator in the process. This is the greatest service I can do, I feel, and I will continue with it for now.

In my continuing effort to be clear, let me add that I never suggested that there be an "organized LOO group" to the exclusion of any other group in existence. This idea was only ever for those drawn to the life of a monk or mystic, as am I. As with all things, if the idea does not resonate with you, you are free to ignore the idea. Some folks seem to be thinking (and I could be wrong here) that if it is not something they would personally see a use for, that it shouldn't exist. I realize that hasn't been said outright here, but nonetheless it seems to be implied.

There are many expressions of the One, just as there are many different combinations of active Rays in any one person at any one time. Mystics have an overwhelming need to express through Violet Ray, and I'm trying to hone in one the best vehicle for us. It will not be for everyone, and that's okay.