If we are to grow and if we are to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, we must have a national approach for Freemasonry Have you talked to today’s generation lately? I am referring to someone who was born say in 1990. Have you noticed what kind of values they hold, their idealism, what […]
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The Old Past Master Battles Mainstream Madness Part 3
The Old Past Master presented his plan and a masterful one it was. He told the Lodge that it came down to a matter of fight or flight – or cave in which was the least palatable option. He said that he would present the flight alternative but that those who wished to stay could […]
Continue readingThe Old Past Master Battles Mainstream Madness – Part 2
Exactly two weeks to the day The Old Past Master pulled into the Lodge’s parking lot and parked right next to the Master’s car. He was extra early but still the Master had beaten him there. Breezing into the office he found Worshipful Reynolds at his desk. “Evening Worshipful,” offered The Old Past Master. “What’s […]
Continue readingSmashing The Pyramid
I’m constantly amazed at the new discovery by some of the things in plain sight for centuries. I can’t say for certain about Canada, but American Masonic lodges have been pretty open in recent years, some open across an entire state. Maybe this video troupe is part of the gotcha media, the one that Sarah […]
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Social Media Code of Conduct for Massachusetts Freemasons
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts has just enacted new rules concerning the use of Social Media by Massachusetts Freemasons. Social Media Code of Conduct for Massachusetts Freemasons A Mason should conduct his Social Media activities in a way that reflects his membership in the Craft. He should act in a way that presents a positive […]
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In the Margins
Found this snippet on the blog Brain Pickings and immediately it capture my attention. Not surprising, the things they wrote weren’t so different than the ones you and I might post today on social media. A few of my Marginalia favorites from Brain Pickings: I’m very cold. New parchment, bad ink; I say nothing more. […]
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The Old Past Master loved to get to Lodge early. There was something about opening that Lodge room door and gazing on that altar when all was quiet. And then sitting down in a seat on the sidelines and just thinking and mediating about all that had gone on over the many years in that […]
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Want to be a Member?
Found this on Vigilant Citizen. Want to be a member? Want to be a member? If all initiations ended like this one, I bet most fraternities would be teeming with members. It reminds me of the pranks in the Demoulin catalog of Fraternal Supplies from the 30’s. I wonder if it was the inspiration for […]
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When it Reigns…
The following are two missives sent to me that illustrate a certain sense of disenfranchisement felt by some. Are they systemic undercurrents or simply the aches and pains of a few who have found themselves on the outside of a here-to-fore inclusive order of craftsmen? I’ll leave it to you to decide. The first came […]
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