by Roger M. Firestone, 32 KCCH This article originally appeared in the October 1988 issue of THE ROYAL ARCH MASON MAGAZINE In Masonry, we are exposed to…
Author: Rob Hanson
At the making of a Freemason, considerable pains are taken to impress the candidate with two things in particular, which are finally pin-pointed in the…
The years after the war saw a period of growth and the greatest numbers of members were achieved just after the Lodge celebrated its 25th…
Welcome to the door of Freemasonry. You have been approved for membership in our fraternity, and we look forward to greeting you. As you know,…
“If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all…
by William R. Punt, PGM “In preparing for these brief comments on the Philosophy of Freemasonry, I asked myself, ‘Just how does a person go about…
My Brethren of the Mystic Tie, Who through life continually vie, In Honour, Justice, Mercy; To give, to aid, to teach, to love, As doth…
By W. Bro. Jason Whitehorn, MPS When a man becomes a Mason, he learns the importance of the rough and perfect ashlar and how it…
At the end of 1934 Burton Court Lodge sponsored the petition of a new Lodge. The idea of this new lodge was the conception of…
From the booklet, More Light on Freemasonry Distributed by the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick Before the development of modern surveying it was a difficult…
Education has always been closely linked with Masonry, and is still a very important part of it. In fact, Masonry and education cannot be separated,…
BEFORE MEMORISING ANY PART OF THE RITUAL OR A LECTURE 1. Learn to read the ritual or lecture fluently without hesitating. 2. Check with one…
THE LODGE IS FOUNDED The idea of the Foundation of a Lodge that would be “different” was first conceived by W.Bro. W.L. Rind, O.B.E, J.P., J.G.D., P.P.G.S.W (Herts).…
What is Freemasonry? Freemasonry is the largest secular, fraternal and charitable organisation in the United Kingdom. It teaches self-knowledge through participation in a progression of…
With the advent of WW2 in September 1939 the Government issued a directive to prevent large numbers of casualties from bombing attacks, gatherings of people…
The Festive Board is the Masonic name for the dining which follows the Lodge meeting. The Director of Ceremonies acts as the Master of Ceremonies.…
by Bro. William A. Carpenter From a “Masonic Culture” handbook issued by the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania we have extracted several items which came…
There are any sides to Freemasonry, one key aspect of Freemasonry is visiting other lodges and workings. Once a Mason has been initiated into Freemasonry…
Every good History begins with a legend and Nisi Dominus has one! It is said that Nell Gwyn used her considerable charms to persuade King…
Why do Freemasons use the Forget Me not as a symbol?