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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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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The Ultimate Masonic Lesson
Recently I had the joy of instructing a class of our newly raised Master Masons. Going over “what’s in the book” is vitally important and we did that. But equally important is to teach what is not in the book, what is not part of the curriculum per se. For me that means teaching the […]
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Blue State – Red State Freemasonry
The United States of America is like no other nation in the world. There are two diametrically opposed cultures within the US where compromise is not possible. Nothing is more evident to the truth of this statement than to watch the nation during a Presidential election year. Democrats and Republicans, Liberals and Conservatives are in […]
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Flyover Country
Ferris Thompson sat on the airplane, passively listening to Brother Dave’s chatter. They belonged to the same Masonic lodge and happened to be on the same connecting flight to Denver. Dave was not a very active member in the lodge. He had been the Senior Steward at one time, but had lost interest in attending […]
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Don’t Mess With Texas!
“We’re the best in Texas, yes we are.” “They come to watch us from afar.” (or something like that) Left, left, left, right, left…to the right – MARCH…Halt, one, two…Right face…about face…forward march… to the rear march… Such was a tiny micro example of the precision marching of the Lone Star Guild Drill Teams that […]
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HIGHEST HILLS OR LOWEST VALES
Once again the Beehive is indebted to Brother Wayne Anderson of Ontario, Canada for a great article. Every Sunday Brother Anderson sends out an article to “his list.” If you would like to be on his list please contact him at [email protected]. Having participated in raising Masons in an outdoor Communication in the forest at […]
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