A Grand Session in Prince Hall is a very special, interesting and motivating experience especially when the female Orders meet at the same time. Texas is no exception where Eastern Star and the Heroines of Jericho meet simultaneously separately but attend the luncheons, social events, banquets and prayerful times with the Master Masons. It is […]
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The Rite of Circumambulation
The rite of circumambulation is perhaps the most overlooked of all Masonic rituals. This action is an inherent part of almost every Masonic degree and plays a critical role in the three degrees of the Symbolic Lodge. However, few Masons have ever truly examined this ritual or its symbolism. Even a short inquiry into its […]
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Your Management Style
NOTE: I originally wrote this post for my management consulting business, but it is just as valid for those people hoping to become a Worshipful Master of a Lodge. I hope you enjoy it. I know a young man who was recently promoted to the position of “Project Manager.” This was his first management position […]
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The Path Of Destruction
This year my Grand Lodge will be involved in a major struggle for power at its Grand Session. So once again I am dismayed at the way Freemasonry is headed. What is lacking is a Freemasonry focusing strongly on its message. The key words here are research, education, instruction, reading, scholarship and discussion. Oh we […]
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Vexillology
I had to look up the word “vexillology” in the dictionary the other day. I found out that it is the study of flags. Merriam-Webster told me that but I confirmed the definition also with britannica who added this interesting information. The colours and designs of national flags are usually not arbitrarily selected but rather […]
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Freemasonry’s Epic History
Any Freemason that has taken a moment to delve into the history of Freemasonry, has undoubtedly discovered a legendary history of the order. Typically these histories will include an account of the fraternity as carried down from Adam through the building of King Solomon’s Temple and practiced by Pythagoras. For many Freemasons, these histories are […]
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Philalethes Society Self Destructing
Masonic Leaks reports a major battle with possible purges within The Philalethes Society. It appears that The Philalethes Society is self destructing in a rush to put itself in allegiance with only the Conference of Grand Masters chartering a similar course as The Masonic Society. This leaves only Phoenixmasonry as a major contender in the […]
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Another response to Missing the Boat. Keep them coming Brothers & Sisters. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! A Mason’s Obligation to Freedom By Chris WilliamsDavy Crockett Lodge # 1225 A.F. & A. M.Grand Lodge of Texas Brothers, I want to talk to you about something that I sincerely believe and feel deep within my […]
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Of What Are We in Pursuit Of?
If you subscribe to the religious doctrine of the fall of man (OK-humankind), which is told across many different religious traditions, then that which was lost was a oneness with God, a perfect relationship with the Grand Architect of the Universe. The next question, logically, is then how do we restore that which has been […]
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Brother Junius adds his 2 cents to How Freemasonry is Missing the Boat. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!! This essay makes a good point. The “trick.” if I may so term it, is to lead the nation in a broad and benevolent sense without, in fact, drifting into distinct political and social philosophies – […]
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