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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The occasional and guest contributions from our friends in Freemasonry.
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 […]
Continue readingLodge Twittering…
It may come as no surprise to many of you but I, being a techie person, do use Twitter. Surprise, surprise!!! Many people ask me why I use twitter. For the longest time I couldn’t figure it out. I enjoy it and learn from it but I couldn’t figure out how to explain it’s value. […]
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Teachings of Diogenes-Lesson 3 Light of Teaching
In winter Diogenes walked barefoot in the snow. In summer he rolled in the hot sand. He did this to harden himself against discomfort. “But aren’t you overdoing it a little?” a disciple asked. “Of course,” replied Diogenes, “I am like a teacher of choruses who has to sing louder than the rest in order […]
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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. […]
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Freemasonry and Sufism: Two Roads One Destination
“My heart can adopt all forms, I follow the religion of Love: Whichever road the camel of Love takes, that is my religion and my faith” -Ibn Arabi By Carlos Antonio Martinez, Jr., J.D., PH.D., M.A., 33º Contrary to the majority of “Exoteric Spiritual Systems” Free-Masonry lacks totalitarian ambition. It accepts that although its method […]
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The Fall of Solomon
King Solomon of Israel is referred to in Masonic tradition as being the fraternity’s first Most Excellent Grand Master. He is championed as the man who constructed the magnificent temple for Jehovah and is heralded as the personification of wisdom. However, a closer look at the life of King Solomon shows that he wasn’t always worthy […]
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Gnostic Reflections in Freemasonry
By Timothy W. HoganPM, KT, 32* KCCH, S.I.I., District Lecturer for the GL of Colorado Freemasonry is a system of initiation that draws its Masonic symbolism from a variety of sources and traditions. Masonic historians are quick point out some of the connections between Freemasonry and the cathedral builders, the Knights Templar, the Royal Society, […]
Continue readingWhat will Freemasonry Offer My Son?
Fatherhood can change your perspective in a hurry. I realize that’s probably the biggest understatement in history, but our six-year-old son has got me thinking about a lot of things. Mainly, I wonder what Freemasonry will look like as he grows up, and if it will offer anything to him and his truly 21st century […]
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A Short(er) History of Early Women Freemasons
By Karen Kidd Author of “Haunted Chambers: the Lives of Early Women Freemasons” Controversial American author Robert Temple observed “Technology is forbidden when it is not allowed to exist.” “It is easy to forbid technology to exist in the past because all you have to do is to deny it. Enforcing the ban then becomes […]
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