My Lodge, Pride of Mt. Pisgah #135, Dallas, Texas prefers to do its charitable/community outreach with programs that takes them directly to the people to actually perform a service or provide relief in some manner to those in their own community who they can meet face to face. In other words we are not big […]
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Seven Blunders of the Masonic World
What are the most common blunders that occur in the Masonic lodge? They might not be as uncommon as you think.
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Masons to Host Nation’s Capital Masonic Day of Prayer
PRESS RELEASE ON MASONIC DAY OF PRAYER Washington, DC (MMD Newswire) September 28, 2009 — Freemasons (or Masons), their families and friends, from the national capital region, the country, and the world will gather in Washington, DC on October 3, 2009 for a service of prayer and thanksgiving. The Nation’s Capital Masonic Day of Prayer […]
Continue readingThe Grand Lodge of Colorado
The Grand Lodge of Grand Lodge of Colorado is the next stop on the tour of American Grand Lodges. Grand Lodge of Colorado Masonic membership: 12,645 – 2007 11,421 – 2008 gain/loss – -1,224 Data from MSANA State population: 4,939,456 as of 2008 (estimated) Mission Statement: The mission of Freemasonry in Colorado is to teach […]
Continue readingEmile Norman, artist/craftsman, passes at 91
Artist and Craftsman Emile Norman, the creator of the California Grand Lodge Mosaic window and exterior frieze passes at 91, the Los Angeles Times reported today. Though not readily discernible if Norman was a Mason, his mosaic window is both a testament to the diversity of California and the diversity of California Masonry. His light […]
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Stopping By The Lodge On A Rainy Evening
I left Tuesday’s Lodge Meeting on a high not induced by alcohol nor anything swallowed internally but by the actions of my Lodge and what transpired within. We have three candidates going through the degrees and they are now Fellowcrafts. Now I have outlined before what transpires in my Lodge in bringing men through the […]
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The Lost Symbol – The Symbol of the Symbolism
The reason to approach the review in 2 parts is that in the aftermath of National Treasure, Freemasons were well versed to talk about the founding fathers and the Knights Templar. With the lost symbol, lodges and individual Masons need to be just as prepared to talk about Hermetica, Gnosticism, and symbolism, especially as the […]
Continue readingThe Lost Symbol – A Review
This review in two parts, one from a lay reader perspective, and one from a Masonic perspective. The Masonic perspective can be found here. Dan Brown’s new book, The Lost Symbol, reminded me of a parable. A parable is a story embellished with perhaps some grains of reality to convey a broader idea of truth. […]
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NPR on the Masonic Trail
All things considered took a trip to the House of the Temple and had a good conversation with Br. Brent Morris. An excerpt: Best-selling author Dan Brown’s latest novel, The Lost Symbol, draws heavily on the lore and mystique of the Freemasons. A visit to one of the locations in the novel, a prominent Masonic […]
Continue readingWhat is Freemasonry? A Free eBook
Download What is Freemasonry?right click the link and save as. “What is Freemasonry?” is a NEW and FREE e-book. An essential guide in understanding the Modern Fraternity. To download, right click on your mouse and select “save as.” The goal of this e-book is to make available some of the lesser discussed details of the contemporary […]
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