Magnificat meal movement
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The Magnificat Meal Movement International (MMMI) was formed in 1986 as a “missionary” off-shoot of the ‘Celtic Corma Adoration’ group of Australia. The ‘Celtic Corma Adoration’ group being founded in Melbourne, Australia, in 1976 by J.Phelan, F.Eaton, D.Burslem and E.Burslem. The original name, “Celtic Adorers” was chosen by J.Phelan. This name changing in the early 1990s.
and the original teachings of Celtic followers of the “way” in the Celtic realm of Britain in the first Century. They are a dangerous cult that preys upon the weak and helpless. Their leader has bought a mansion in South America and abandoned Australia, she claims for her childs health but we all know that is a lie.
The CCA and the MMMI have a Levitical priesthood and the global church/basilica is made up of home basilica/churches throughout the world. Adherents believe that salvation is through unity with the ‘living one’ by being united with the identity of Yashua Jesus. The CCA and the MMMI do not believe in the “End Times” or Millennial type teachings, but advocate that we are living already in a New Galactic Era.
Adherents of both the CCA and the MMMI are 7th Day Keepers. No work is done on the Sabbath / Saturday / 7th Day or on the 7 Biblically Appointed Sabbaths. The congregations come together each Sabbath Saturday, in a home-basilica/church location, for praise, galactic light era teaching and “Divine Light Presence” ceremonies.
The most publicized home-basilica/church and teaching center for the CCA and it's off-shoot, the MMMI is based in Helidon
, a small town about 130 km west of Brisbane
in the Lockyer Valley
just east of Toowoomba
in Queensland
, Australia
.
Both the CCA and the MMMI emphasises Marian style study and application of the Gospel of Mary
. Mary is honored as an example of co-operation of the creature with the Divine. All adherents are encouraged to live a similar lifestyle of divine co-operation as they feel and study such writings as the Gospel of Mary.
. Most MMMI and CCA and various other support groups are involved in extensive works of prayer, unity and service to humanity which they each finance from their own businesses.
The use of photovoltaic "color energies" is extensively practised by both the CCA and the MMMI, for the development of unity with the "Light Presence." (Blue for example being the colour of spiritual enhancement.) Colour use of clothing, buildings, and gems are used to denote the "light energies" being used.
, having been exommunicated and barred from the Eucharist
by the Catholic Bishop of Toowoomba, William M Morris DD, who has made repeated statements distancing the Roman Catholic Church
from the movement.
Though the followers of the movement presently deny any past connection to the Roman Catholic Church, the word 'Meal' within the name of the movement referred originally to the sharing of the Eucharist
. The group was initially very involved in reviving the practice of Eucharistic Adoration
in Catholic parishes, and Debra Burslem, the self-proclaimed Prophetess of the movement, publicly affirmed her affiliation with the Roman Catholic Church and claims to have received support from Catholic priest Fr. Jack Salisbury.
The movement was initially predominantly made up of traditionalist and conservative Novus Ordo Roman Catholic parishioners who had rejected the post-Vatican II changes to the Catholic Church and announced in the late 1990s that the Novus Ordo Mass was invalid. After being ostracized and denounced by the Latin Rite hierarchy in Queensland
, the Melkite Catholic Eparchy of St Michael, Archangel
began to support the movement, the Melkite bishop discreetly providing priests to perform church functions for members. The Catholics involved in the movement who did not join an Eastern Catholic church secretly began attending traditional Latin services, either within the Society of Saint Pius X or local Catholic parishes with a blessing to perform the Tridentine Mass
.
Celtic Adorers of Australia founded in Melbourne Australia.
1986
The Magnificat Meal Movement International (MMMI) founded as an off-shoot of the "Celtic Adorers" group of Australia.
1992
Debra Geileskey commences monthly "ceremonies of light" every first Saturday of the month. Includes teachings, and peace prayers for all nations. Due to heavy persecution from some Christian sects these days are held by invitation only at each of the international venues.
1993
Debra Geileskey moves to Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia with her family.
1995
In December Debra Geileskey, with the help of friends, obtains a large abandoned Roman Catholic Convent in Helidon. Debra and her family move to Heldion, a small rural town about 20 minutes drive from Toowoomba, and establishes the 'Centre of International Light Teachings.'
First "Missionaries of Light and Thanksgiving" are commissioned.
1996
In May, Bishop Morris (Catholic Bishop of Toowoomba) issues a public statement that the Magnificat Meal Movement is a private movement sponsored and founded by Debra Geileskey.
1997
Land purchased for a future "Basilica of Light" to be ready by 2012.
In July, Bishop Morris reiterates his statement of the previous year. This statement explicitly describes the Movement as a cult
in the pejorative sense.
1 September 1997, The Catholic Bishop of Toowoomba, William M Morris, appointed a Commission to investigate the Magnificat Meal Movement and alleged supernatural apparitions to its founder and some of its members. Debra Geileskey is never approached during this investigation.
1998
October 1998 Bishop Morris' Commission reports.
1999
12 January, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
sends a letter to the Bishop after reviewing the report of his 1998/1999 Commission.
12 February, Corpus Christi International registered by Debra Geileskey as a business for "educational materials."
Grand Cross Conjunction in August is seen by MMM as the beginning of the New Galactic Light Era.
A fabricated story of a "Cult Doomsday Burning" on the 9/9/99 is feed to media by Debra Geileskey's ex husband. This takes the international press by storm. On the 9/9/99 media and police surround the Heldion MMM Centre. Nothing happens. Media leave without a story.
Small independent documentary team, not affiliated with the MMM shoot a documentary of the 9/9/99. "Two Roads to Helidon" screens on SBS the following year.
2002
An American couple support the purchase of an Australian property for the use of the MMM missionary and youth work, and an environmental tree farm. The couple make a written contract with Debra Geileskey for her use of the property for 8 years.
2003
Debra and large missionary team travel to Russia and other countries to pray for peace.
16 July police raid MMM Headquarters seeking Debra's grandchild, who has been kidnapped by Debra and her son. They do not locate her at the MMM Headquarters, because her followers have hidden her in the bush. Later, the child's father surrenders her to her mother.
2004
In December, the wealthy US couple launch legal action against the Magnificat Meal Movement's leader Debra Geileskey, claiming that she refused to repay a $600,000 property loan they made as members of MMM for the purchase two years earlier, of land for a tree farm for the movement. The wealthy US couple, wishing to use the money elsewhere, break an 8 year contract after 2 years and demand money back plus 10% immediately.
2005
The Celtic Corma Church/Basilica "St David's" is established in the main street of Helidon. Each Basilica is funded and operated privately.
May 2005 Gatton
Shire Council continues action against MMM for possible building code and other violations.
2006
Debra Geileskey suffers health problems but continues part time in her missionary and humanitarian works worldwide followed by periods of rest and recuperation.
2007
10 May - The Courier Mail reports that Debra Geileskey is now living in the US, & has instructed Elders Real Estate to auction a 150ha Grantham property on 31 May 2007. [The Courier Mail 10/05/2007 Page 19]
2008
May and June - Debra Geileskey participates in a traditional ballet production in Wuhan
, China
, Mediatrix of All Graces and Advocate, the title by which the movement prefers to refer to Mary.
.
A MMM member has attempted to use CCA citizenship to avoid charges relating to vehicular offenses, denying the authority of the Courts.
Corpus Christi International -- educational publishing company and sometime sponsor/coordinator of MMM affiliate youth events.
Aims
The group describes its aims as primarily prayer, service and the study of seeking the truth as revealed through the light of the “Celtic Corma Adoration” (CCA) research.Beliefs
The Magnificat Meal Movement International seeks to maintain the "original light teachings established by Yashua Jesus." The CCA and the MMMI recognize the 1st century church teachings established by the Marys and Joseph of ArimatheaJoseph of Arimathea
Joseph of Arimathea was, according to the Gospels, the man who donated his own prepared tomb for the burial of Jesus after Jesus' Crucifixion. He is mentioned in all four Gospels.-Gospel references:...
and the original teachings of Celtic followers of the “way” in the Celtic realm of Britain in the first Century. They are a dangerous cult that preys upon the weak and helpless. Their leader has bought a mansion in South America and abandoned Australia, she claims for her childs health but we all know that is a lie.
The CCA and the MMMI have a Levitical priesthood and the global church/basilica is made up of home basilica/churches throughout the world. Adherents believe that salvation is through unity with the ‘living one’ by being united with the identity of Yashua Jesus. The CCA and the MMMI do not believe in the “End Times” or Millennial type teachings, but advocate that we are living already in a New Galactic Era.
Adherents of both the CCA and the MMMI are 7th Day Keepers. No work is done on the Sabbath / Saturday / 7th Day or on the 7 Biblically Appointed Sabbaths. The congregations come together each Sabbath Saturday, in a home-basilica/church location, for praise, galactic light era teaching and “Divine Light Presence” ceremonies.
The most publicized home-basilica/church and teaching center for the CCA and it's off-shoot, the MMMI is based in Helidon
Helidon, Queensland
Helidon is a town in the Lockyer Valley region of south east Queensland, Australia. Helidon is located on the Warrego Highway, west of the state capital, Brisbane and east of Toowoomba...
, a small town about 130 km west of Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
in the Lockyer Valley
Lockyer Valley, Queensland
The Lockyer Valley is an area of rich farmlands that lies to the west of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and east of Toowoomba. The Lockyer Valley is rated among the top ten most fertile farming areas in the world...
just east of Toowoomba
Toowoomba, Queensland
Toowoomba is a city in Southern Queensland, Australia. It is located west of Queensland's capital city, Brisbane. With an estimated district population of 128,600, Toowoomba is Australia's second largest inland city and its largest non-capital inland city...
in Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
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Both the CCA and the MMMI emphasises Marian style study and application of the Gospel of Mary
Gospel of Mary
The Gospel of Mary is an apocryphal book discovered in 1896 in a 5th-century papyrus codex. The codex Papyrus Berolinensis 8502 was purchased in Cairo by German scholar Karl Reinhardt....
. Mary is honored as an example of co-operation of the creature with the Divine. All adherents are encouraged to live a similar lifestyle of divine co-operation as they feel and study such writings as the Gospel of Mary.
Research and Study
Research and study is highly encouraged as it is believed that "Light" research enables the discovery of truths hidden and the removal of deceptions. In this way each individual is encouraged to develop their own "revelations of light and understanding of truth." Adherents are strongly encouraged to think freely and to not be oppressed by past religious inculturisations. A daily life of thanksgiving (Eucharistic) in the light of ones personal "cosmovision" is encouraged.Humanitarian Work
Humanitarian work and service to others, is also important to both the CCA and the MMMI missionary off-shoot, as a work of being united like 'Slaves of Love' for humanity as outlined in the ‘Gospel of Thomas’ Nag Hammadi LibraryNag Hammadi library
The Nag Hammadi library is a collection of early Christian Gnostic texts discovered near the Upper Egyptian town of Nag Hammadi in 1945. That year, twelve leather-bound papyrus codices buried in a sealed jar were found by a local peasant named Mohammed Ali Samman...
. Most MMMI and CCA and various other support groups are involved in extensive works of prayer, unity and service to humanity which they each finance from their own businesses.
"Light" Lifestyle
Those adherents who wish to live a lifestyle completely given in service to the “Divine Light Presence” apply to stay at one of the teaching centers for a period of 3 months or 12 months. They learn to live life as a “Slave of the Eucharist.” According to the group, the name ‘slave’ stems from the biblical teachings of Romans. They do not have to give anything over to the CCA or the MMMI and return to their communities to live out the teachings in their own home church and families once the period of stay is over. Both the MMMI and the CCA adherents have a high commitment to partnership and marriage.The use of photovoltaic "color energies" is extensively practised by both the CCA and the MMMI, for the development of unity with the "Light Presence." (Blue for example being the colour of spiritual enhancement.) Colour use of clothing, buildings, and gems are used to denote the "light energies" being used.
Connection with Roman Catholic Church
The Celtic Corma Adorers (CCA) Church, or the Magnificat Meal Movement International (MMMI) has been characterised as an offshoot of the Roman Catholic ChurchRoman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
, having been exommunicated and barred from the Eucharist
Eucharist
The Eucharist , also called Holy Communion, the Sacrament of the Altar, the Blessed Sacrament, the Lord's Supper, and other names, is a Christian sacrament or ordinance...
by the Catholic Bishop of Toowoomba, William M Morris DD, who has made repeated statements distancing the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
from the movement.
Though the followers of the movement presently deny any past connection to the Roman Catholic Church, the word 'Meal' within the name of the movement referred originally to the sharing of the Eucharist
Eucharist
The Eucharist , also called Holy Communion, the Sacrament of the Altar, the Blessed Sacrament, the Lord's Supper, and other names, is a Christian sacrament or ordinance...
. The group was initially very involved in reviving the practice of Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic adoration
Eucharistic adoration is a practice in the Roman Catholic Church, and in a few Anglican and Lutheran churches, in which the Blessed Sacrament is exposed to and adored by the faithful....
in Catholic parishes, and Debra Burslem, the self-proclaimed Prophetess of the movement, publicly affirmed her affiliation with the Roman Catholic Church and claims to have received support from Catholic priest Fr. Jack Salisbury.
The movement was initially predominantly made up of traditionalist and conservative Novus Ordo Roman Catholic parishioners who had rejected the post-Vatican II changes to the Catholic Church and announced in the late 1990s that the Novus Ordo Mass was invalid. After being ostracized and denounced by the Latin Rite hierarchy in Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, the Melkite Catholic Eparchy of St Michael, Archangel
Melkite Catholic Eparchy of St Michael, Archangel
The Melkite Catholic Eparchy of Saint Michael, Archangel is in Sydney, Australia. The eparchy is administered by Bishop Robert Rabbat. The Rt. Rev. Abdallah Sayegh is the current vicar general. The eparchy was established in March 1987.-Bishops:...
began to support the movement, the Melkite bishop discreetly providing priests to perform church functions for members. The Catholics involved in the movement who did not join an Eastern Catholic church secretly began attending traditional Latin services, either within the Society of Saint Pius X or local Catholic parishes with a blessing to perform the Tridentine Mass
Tridentine Mass
The Tridentine Mass is the form of the Roman Rite Mass contained in the typical editions of the Roman Missal that were published from 1570 to 1962. It was the most widely celebrated Mass liturgy in the world until the introduction of the Mass of Paul VI in December 1969...
.
History
1976Celtic Adorers of Australia founded in Melbourne Australia.
1986
The Magnificat Meal Movement International (MMMI) founded as an off-shoot of the "Celtic Adorers" group of Australia.
1992
Debra Geileskey commences monthly "ceremonies of light" every first Saturday of the month. Includes teachings, and peace prayers for all nations. Due to heavy persecution from some Christian sects these days are held by invitation only at each of the international venues.
1993
Debra Geileskey moves to Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia with her family.
1995
In December Debra Geileskey, with the help of friends, obtains a large abandoned Roman Catholic Convent in Helidon. Debra and her family move to Heldion, a small rural town about 20 minutes drive from Toowoomba, and establishes the 'Centre of International Light Teachings.'
First "Missionaries of Light and Thanksgiving" are commissioned.
1996
In May, Bishop Morris (Catholic Bishop of Toowoomba) issues a public statement that the Magnificat Meal Movement is a private movement sponsored and founded by Debra Geileskey.
1997
Land purchased for a future "Basilica of Light" to be ready by 2012.
In July, Bishop Morris reiterates his statement of the previous year. This statement explicitly describes the Movement as a cult
Cult
The word cult in current popular usage usually refers to a group whose beliefs or practices are considered abnormal or bizarre. The word originally denoted a system of ritual practices...
in the pejorative sense.
1 September 1997, The Catholic Bishop of Toowoomba, William M Morris, appointed a Commission to investigate the Magnificat Meal Movement and alleged supernatural apparitions to its founder and some of its members. Debra Geileskey is never approached during this investigation.
1998
October 1998 Bishop Morris' Commission reports.
1999
12 January, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith , previously known as the Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Roman and Universal Inquisition , and after 1904 called the Supreme...
sends a letter to the Bishop after reviewing the report of his 1998/1999 Commission.
12 February, Corpus Christi International registered by Debra Geileskey as a business for "educational materials."
Grand Cross Conjunction in August is seen by MMM as the beginning of the New Galactic Light Era.
A fabricated story of a "Cult Doomsday Burning" on the 9/9/99 is feed to media by Debra Geileskey's ex husband. This takes the international press by storm. On the 9/9/99 media and police surround the Heldion MMM Centre. Nothing happens. Media leave without a story.
Small independent documentary team, not affiliated with the MMM shoot a documentary of the 9/9/99. "Two Roads to Helidon" screens on SBS the following year.
2002
An American couple support the purchase of an Australian property for the use of the MMM missionary and youth work, and an environmental tree farm. The couple make a written contract with Debra Geileskey for her use of the property for 8 years.
2003
Debra and large missionary team travel to Russia and other countries to pray for peace.
16 July police raid MMM Headquarters seeking Debra's grandchild, who has been kidnapped by Debra and her son. They do not locate her at the MMM Headquarters, because her followers have hidden her in the bush. Later, the child's father surrenders her to her mother.
2004
In December, the wealthy US couple launch legal action against the Magnificat Meal Movement's leader Debra Geileskey, claiming that she refused to repay a $600,000 property loan they made as members of MMM for the purchase two years earlier, of land for a tree farm for the movement. The wealthy US couple, wishing to use the money elsewhere, break an 8 year contract after 2 years and demand money back plus 10% immediately.
2005
The Celtic Corma Church/Basilica "St David's" is established in the main street of Helidon. Each Basilica is funded and operated privately.
May 2005 Gatton
Gatton, Queensland
Gatton is a town and the administrative centre of the Lockyer Valley Local Government Area situated in the Lockyer Valley of South East Queensland, Australia. At the 2006 census, Gatton had a population of 5,295....
Shire Council continues action against MMM for possible building code and other violations.
2006
Debra Geileskey suffers health problems but continues part time in her missionary and humanitarian works worldwide followed by periods of rest and recuperation.
2007
10 May - The Courier Mail reports that Debra Geileskey is now living in the US, & has instructed Elders Real Estate to auction a 150ha Grantham property on 31 May 2007. [The Courier Mail 10/05/2007 Page 19]
2008
May and June - Debra Geileskey participates in a traditional ballet production in Wuhan
Wuhan
Wuhan is the capital of Hubei province, People's Republic of China, and is the most populous city in Central China. It lies at the east of the Jianghan Plain, and the intersection of the middle reaches of the Yangtze and Han rivers...
, China
CORMA
CORMA stands for Co-RedemptoristCo-Redemptrix
Co-Redemptrix, a title of Mary, mother of Jesus, refers to her role in the Redemption process.The concept of Co-redemptrix refers to an indirect or unequal but important participation by the Blessed Virgin Mary in redemption, notably: that she gave free consent to give life to the Redeemer, to...
, Mediatrix of All Graces and Advocate, the title by which the movement prefers to refer to Mary.
Commonwealth of Caledonia Australis
MMM have placed signs on some of their properties claiming to be part of The Commonwealth of Caledonia AustralisCommonwealth of Caledonia Australis
The Commonwealth of Caledonia Australis is a secessionist movement denying the authority of the Government of Australia on grounds of extremely questionable legal reasoning...
.
A MMM member has attempted to use CCA citizenship to avoid charges relating to vehicular offenses, denying the authority of the Courts.
Related Corporate Entities
Our Lady's Mount -- holds stakes in hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of property deeded to them by MMM members.Corpus Christi International -- educational publishing company and sometime sponsor/coordinator of MMM affiliate youth events.