About The Order In Summon

The Order In Summon is an association of men bound by Familial relation who share the common purpose of mentoring and nurturing the physical, mental, social, academic, and cultural well-being of the young men (erroneously referred to as “boys”) within the Family. The Order’s timely establishment was inspired by the thought forms of divine beings who exist on what we refer to as “the other side,” and yet who still maintain a strong connection to beings on this side.

In some way or another, most of us recognize the existence of a higher power responsible for the order within the chaos that is our universe. We also recognize that although many of our relatives have passed on, that we, at times, still sense that someone or ones are watching over us. More importantly, we have often felt that these beings are actually right there with us in times of great emotional distress. It is written in the Psalms of the Prophet/Apostle David, the 23rd Chapter, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me…” In plain English, the author expresses that he shall not be in awe of evil because there exists in his favor a far more powerful presence. If the being who is addressed in that expression was able to be perceived, then this pillar of faith would lose its symbolism. The strength of the affirmation is that the being who is addressed is actually not a tangible being, and is unable to be perceived by human eyes or touched by human hands. Despite our inability to quantify, categorize, or otherwise mark this Higher Being, this statement has been widely accepted and heralded by millions in the face of true adversity. The “You” or “Thou” spoken of in Psalms, the “O He Who Is,” or “I AM,” who simply IS, relates to all of his creations in so far as He is the Source of all life. Our ancestors who were actually here, those who were simply born into this world prior to our conception who lived, ate, slept, got married, had relations, conceived life, had children, raised those children and grandchildren, and then died for the most part before we were ever born, relate to us in so far as they are those from whom we descend, genetically and spiritually. Everytime that a child is born to a mother and father, eons of genetic material is passed to the newly born in what we refer to as the person’s DNA which of course exists in the blood. It is so particular, so unique that it is the main focus when trying to determine anything from what group of people are the oldest on the planet to specifically who committed the crime.

Within our blood is not only the code that determines everything about who we are and what we look like physically including how tall we are, the color of our skin and hair, the shape of our eyes, even how far we can run or how big we can get regardless of how much weight we can lift, but also esoterical and spiritual influences such as why your family ended up settling in a certain spot on the planet, why you are extremely sensitive to certain situations, why for some unknown reason a man has an affinity for women with long faces, why a child is prone to drawing a certain shape repetitively, why you keep humming a particular tune although you cannot remember for the life of you where you heard it, why you sense that you have been in a certain situation before. The genetic code in the blood of a man is physical matter but has properties beyond the limited intellect of man that allow it to correspond with forces on the spiritual plane. On the spiritual plane and the plane of forces are occurrences, life events that are just as real to the beings who reside there as the events that take place in this world are to us. We would like to think that angelic beings, spirits, and ghosts have no other purpose aside from sitting in the presence of God, bringing us messages from time to time, and scaring the heck out of us when they get angry. On the contrary, life continues on that side as real to them and as material to their continued existence as ours is to us on this side. They still love; they still communicate; they still war with one another; and The Most High, The Highest still rules over all. In fact, spiritual beings are on the same path home to the Creator that we are. That journey is common to us all, and that journey binds us all. In many cases, our desire to return to our Heavenly Father is the only thing we do share. When we feel that our ancestors, the grandmother who raised us or the father who recently passed away, is right there with us, it is because they literally are in all ways: mentally continuing to exist as your thoughts keep their influence alive; physically continuing to exist as their corporeal genetic material is still alive in your blood which houses the very electrical charges or impulses exploding in your brain defined as “thought” which direct every aspect of your behavior, which in turn defines your character; and spiritually as they have simply shed one aspect of their being in death which is the physical body that we all knew to be a temporary thing from the beginning. We know that death is a certainty for anything living, but there has not been one ancient civilization of merit which did not refer to death as a doorway, or a progression of life from physical to spiritual. There are countless records from earlier cultures that talk about beings who visited these early cultures from “up there” or “out there,” and that these beings taught lessons that contained, in part, confirmation that those beings after death maintain a constant connection to physical people on Earth. Suffice it to say, the Wisemen of Summon have been advised by their ancestors from “up there” and given a framework by which the young men in the Family may be reconnected to them.

This framework is nothing complicated or grandiose. It is simply transparency and access to the aggregate life experiences of the older men in the Family who know what lies down that road, or in that room, or over that hill because they’ve already been there. This singular purpose is the Order’s reason for being. The Wisemen of Summon were shown that much could be accomplished by resorting to the natural tribal approach to nurturing young men. Multiple minds are better than one, as long as those minds can meet. With this plain and simple direction, the Wisemen of Summon proceeded to establish the Order bound to and premised upon certain facts.

The highest of these facts is that there is no such thing as an old fool. Try as you may to come up with examples to the contrary, this particular fact is a revelation from advanced thought and thus, to us, is irrefutable. Earth is a plane of illusions. An elderly man, the oldest living male Family member, is an honored man. Despite the appearance of weakness, frailty, or defenselessness, one who is aged is blessed. Somehow through it all, this oldest living male member has succeeded in doing something that millions upon millions of the most favored, the most endowed, and the most intelligent people fail to do everyday—he survived. That’s it. The oldest living male in the entire Family has enough experience, evidence of what was, and acquired reasoning in his head and in his heart that if his practical knowledge was documented, even the largest of libraries would overflow. Yet, most families allow that individual to “pass on” without ever stopping to take the time to tap into that immense volume of experience and reason. Many early civilizations taught that as long as one is remembered, (s)he never dies. Through The Order In Summon, the oldest living male Family member will gain immortality as ordained by our ancestors who have granted him this honor, and this honorable seat will change as constantly as time passes.

It is also a reality in many families that there are other male members who naturally and convincingly assume roles of leadership. For example, they may command the family’s undivided attention at family gatherings whenever they speak on any subject. On the whole, they may consistently develop goals that would serve the family’s interests; may instill and teach mutual respect between family members; may serve as an example of fiscal responsibility; may hold true to cultural rites of passage; may practice care in dealing with sensitive family matters; may find it more agreeable to not over-extend their role in any situation; may value loyalty above all else; may recognize that knowledge is a virtue and that people would rather know than not know; may respect and encourage the individual’s right to decide for self; may teach the young children life lessons and work to keep them connected to the family center; may actively work to not lose the young to the vices of any culture; may be well-spoken or highly educated; may be natural leaders; may have the gift of the pen; may be talented with inspiring people to act through visual design; may be well-read; or may be positive influences on acceptable forms of behavior in society.

The Order In Summon has a natural energy that is centered within four (4) men inclusive of the oldest living male Family member. The potential to make a difference in the lives of the young men of The Order co-varies with the bond between these four men. That is to say, the stronger the bond, the more meaningful an impact the association of men can have.

The Wisemen of Summon were also advised that the young men in the Family would respond more favorably if they were given the comforts of associating with their peers in all matters. The direction given was that there was to be a clear demarcation or line between those who have experienced life as a mature adult and those who have not, and in this determination there is to be no emotion. Either you are an adult and behave as such or you are not. Having been through the turbulence of the pre-teen, teen, and young adult years, the Wisemen understood this necessary principle. Young men, while experiencing the challenges with puberty, young love, extracurricular activity, financial limitation, sports, academics, and internal politics within the home often assume that their experiences make them men in the sense of being mature, responsible individuals. On the contrary, it is only after time and action which could include being responsible for one’s own survival in every aspect that a young man simply steps into manhood. For our people whose natural purpose is not rooted in the amount of material things we can amass over a lifetime, spiritual growth, emotional control, and the progressive realization of a worthy idea are most important. Within The Order, recognition from the adult men in the Family of one’s maturation and preparedness for mentoring the remaining younger men is a great honor and a celebrated occasion. It is at this pivotal point that the young man joins the rank of adult men in the efforts of mentoring, educating, and nurturing our Familial youth. This is the adult male’s greatest ambition in serving his extended Family.

Attendant to being of similar mind and purpose within The Order, the Wisemen of Summon also visually link themselves to each other through unity of dress. Whenever the men meet, there is a particular garb that is expected although not mandated. Each article of this uniform dress has historical, cultural, and spiritual significance to the men of The Order. There are established policies and procedures for conducting full meetings inclusive of both the young men and the adult men. There are established policies and procedures for the adult men only meetings in which the subject matter and structure of discussion for the young men are determined. Nothing is ever done which is not agreed upon as being beneficial for the young men in the Family. Nothing is ever done which is not agreeable to our ancestors to whom we are bound.

In completing this discussion of the inspiration for The Order, the spiritual connection of The Order, the basic facts upon which The Order is founded, the principles which guide The Order, and the high purpose of The Order, the Wisemen would be remiss if there was no mention of the presence of the woman in The Order. Over all, unconditional love for woman is at the very heart of our coming together. Although women do not participate in the adult meetings or the full meetings of all members, all members of The Order have genetic ties to one woman (Helen Catherine Parker—Peace Be Unto Her); all members reside in homes that practice in some fashion the wisdom of one woman in raising her own children; every woman in the Family has access to any man in The Order for assistance with guiding her child(ren), male or female; the woman’s multiple roles of grandmother, mother, wife, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin and friend are fully respected; and all information used to stay connected to each male relies heavily on the mother’s input and assistance. Taken as a whole, much of what we do is to strengthen the young man’s sense of duty in fulfilling one of his greatest innate responsibilities, which is to be the protector and maintainer of the women to whom he is bound.

In The Order In Summon, a man is never alone. Let us do with earnest and conviction that which we have been charged to do. As an earlier expression of one of the Wisemen of Summon reads, “This life is but for a time, and a place, but the men of Summon learn to recognize their full potential on Earth while internally, spiritually, and patiently working to prepare for the day of transition when we will individually go to that place in which THEY are all waiting for us…our Ancient ancestors who we know exist throughout time and space.” You may read the words to that manifestation and view them as simply poetic, but if you were privileged enough to be shown the immense meaning behind them…just one second…Are you worthy? If not, please leave. If so, Proceed.