Those of us who have been in the trenches, involved with the daily operation of a Lodge and interaction with other Lodges and Brethren and with Grand Lodge have our eyes and ears open and we know what is going on. We see who is black balled and who is not. We notice the cultural […]
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The Politics of Freemasonry
“Evil (ignorance) is like a shadow – it has no real substance of its own, it is simply a lack of light. You cannot cause a shadow to disappear by trying to fight it, stamp on it, by railing against it, or any other form of emotional or physical resistance. In order to cause a […]
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Spiritual But Not Religious?
It sounds like song title, Spirituaql but not Religious… The trending seems to match the PEW results from last year that found a down turn in American Religious trends, but an uptick in general spirituality. Now, this last Sunday’s Parade magazine published their results asking America, Have you become more Spiritual? From the publication: HAS […]
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My Lodge Has Fellowship, Family & Fun Also
Pride of Mt Pisgah #135 takes its Masonry seriously. We spend considerable time on Masonic education. We provide excellent mentoring and first class intensive instruction of candidates. We give back to the community personally, we don’t just send a check. And we have some good times with family, some fun and fellowship. Take a look!
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Symbols and Symbolism
By Carlos Antonio Martinez, Jr., J.D., PH.D., M.A., 33º ANCIENT MYSTERIES AND SYMBOLISM With respect to the term “Mysteries”, no semi-educated mind can doubt that Symbols (especially Masonic symbols) were the Universal Language of Ancient Theology. For the Tutors of the Ancient World – in likeness with Nature – imparted their teachings by way of sight. […]
Continue readingTeaching Masonic Catechisms
I have had the pleasure of teaching several Brothers their Masonic catechisms over the years. I find it to be good practice for me and keeps me sharp when I’m called upon to provide assistance in degree work. More importantly, it has offered me an opportunity to get to know some very fine men. Very […]
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My Lodge’s Type of Charity
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 […]
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