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 […]
Continue readingPrince Hall Americanism Day
The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Arkansas explains what this day is all about: “As the Christian has a revival, the Moslem has a pilgrimage to Mecca, so do Prince Hall Masons have revivals, and they are called Prince Hall Americanism Day, celebrated on or as close to September 12th each year. It […]
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Masonic Central – What is Freemasonry?
This show dedicated to talking about the fraternity of Freemasonry, what it is and what it represents. It is an open line program for your questions, comments, ideas, and theories. The goal is to talk about the various aspects of the fraternity and what it means to be a member. Missed the Program? Listen Now! […]
Continue readingThe secret is how to die.
An excerpt from the “The Lost Symbol” in Parade Magazine… House of the Temple 8:33 P.M. Since the beginning of time, the secret had always been how to die. The thirty-four-year-old initiate gazed down at the human skull cradled in his palms. The skull was hollow, like a bowl, filled with bloodred wine. Drink it, […]
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Dan Brown’s New Book is Coming Out-So What?
On Tuesday, September 15th, Dan Brown’s new book entitled The Lost Symbol will hit shelves at bookstores throughout the U.S. and probably most of the world. Because his previous book The DaVinci Code is one of the most widely read books in history, many people believe that The Lost Symbol has the potential to be […]
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