In the realm of ethics and morality, two concepts often come to the forefront: brotherly love and the Golden Rule.
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Brotherly Love in Freemasonry: A Reflection of Universal Values
The Masonic definition of brotherly love emphasizes compassion, support, and unity among individuals promoting charity and compassion.
Continue readingThe Essence of Brotherly Love: A Spiritual and Human Connection
Brotherly love, often termed agape in Greek, embodies a profound sense of compassion, unity, and mutual respect that transcends mere affection.
Continue readingWhy Brotherly Love Relief and Truth in Freemasonry?
Freemasonry is grounded in three specific virtues which are at the core of Masonic teachings. And are these virtues really at the core of the Masonic connection to faith, religion and the divine?
Continue readingA Great Masonic Lodge, A Great Masonic Guest Speaker Made A Super Masonic Evening
On a weekend late in February of 2016, I traveled to Oklahoma for a special Masonic event. It was the Spring Festive Board (untyled) for Lodge Veritas No 556, Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. (Turn up the volume full for Bro. Flynn’s presentation) We met at The Greens Country Club in Oklahoma City in full Masonic […]
Continue readingA Masonic Journey
I have read many a Masonic book in my time. Some of them are so complicated, grandiose and difficult to read that sometimes I think I am back in school reading a textbook. That is why reading Nelson Rose’s book, A Masonic Journey, is a welcomed change of pace. Rose has written a book that […]
Continue readingThe Multi Talented Masonic Graphic Artist Brother Ryan J. Flynn
There is a new Masonic graphic artist on the scene and he is on fire! Brother Ryan Flynn, Senior Deacon of Ancient York Lodge No 89, Nashua, New Hampshire has designed two stained glass windows for his Lodge building. And it all started with an E-Mail. “The Building Committee is looking to do some decals […]
Continue readingAre We Killing Each Other Off?
Are we killing each other off? Are we so intent upon the proper form, the correct procedure, the purity of the Craft, the monopoly of the fraternity disallowing any competition, that we are turning possible members off and losing good candidates? Here is an essay by a long time Brother we affectionately call Ole Blake. […]
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