a Sojourner’s article by Tom Accuostiauthor of The Tao of Masonry One of the great things about the internet is how people with seemingly nothing in common can exchange ideas without ever actually meeting in person. Such is the case when I recently began exchanging emails with an amateur historian, an epidemiologist, and a professor […]
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The occasional and guest contributions from our friends in Freemasonry.
All Masonic Expo – If you happen to be near Cheektowaga, NY.
This is a little late to make hard plans for, but if you happen to be near Cheektowaga, NY tomorrow… you might want to drop in to say hello, and if you do, tell them that we sent ya! EVERYTHING YOU MIGHT WANT TO LEARN ABOUT FREEMASONRY MASONIC YOUTH GROUPS AND MASONIC RELATED ORGANIZATIONS! Join […]
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Within every edifice there is a room of equal stature to the lodge room itself, though few are aware of its important stature. Hidden behind a wall of dining room chairs, institutional styled serving ware, and a Norman Rockwell styled feast, rests what was at one time where most of the lodge business took place. […]
Continue readingNational Heritage Museum “New Perspectives” deadline looms!
Lexington, Massachusetts – Are you registered yet? This has been posted a few times, but some changes to the schedule have been made, and your shot at early registration is coming to a close, so if your in or around the Lexington Mass area, you need to attend this symposium! Registration deadline draws near! Register […]
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Tracing the Generation of the Third Degree
by Adrian T. Taylor, Ph.D. Founding Member of the David A. McWilliams, Sr. Research & Education Lodge F&AM, PHA DC Introduction In the text “Accosting the African Origins of Freemasonry, and Beyond,”[1] this researcher took up the problem of the African/Egyptian origins of Freemasonry. In the latter text, a representative argument was reviewed, as portrayed […]
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The Unlodged Mason
Back in November, my good friend and Brother Frederic Milliken wrote an article entitled Message to the Unlodged Mason. In the article, Fred discussed the importance of attending lodge and the advantages of having personal interaction with other Freemasons. I generally agree with Fred’s conclusion on this subject and believe that that attending lodge functions […]
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The Unknown Elementalist Franz Bardon
by Br. Martin Faulks. He is one of the most important but least known magicians and spiritual teachers of the Twentieth Century. He published a complete path of spiritual and magical development that is completely based off the four elements and stands beyond any tradition. Known only through the four books he wrote which were […]
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NPR Highlights New Masons
Rachel Martin of NPR files this story about contemporary Freemasonry. Similar in tone to the famous LA Times story of 2008, the story highlights the new generation of masons and show them in a favorable light. Both stories emphasize new – that is 21st century – Masonry, where the Flintstone-esque attraction of Lodge Night replete […]
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Always Been Good Enough – The Emblematical Instant Coffee of Refreshment
A budget debate in Excelsior Lodge focused on memorial contributions for deceased brethren. In the jurisdiction, it is customary for Lodges to remit a nominal amount as a memorial contribution to the state-wide Masonic charity, and I may reliably report that since time immemorial, that amount has been ten dollars. I know this because several […]
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Landmarks And Liabilities
Mackey’s notorious list and its impact on Maryland Masonry. Originally published in The Philalethes Magazine, vol. 44, no. 3, June 1991 authored by S. Brent Morris A mushroom may grow ever so tall, on a boundary line or at a corner, but it will never be mistaken for a landmarkAlbert Pike on Mackey’s “Landmarks”[1] Freemasonry in […]
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