Masonic Virtues, Represented by Women
A look at how the industrial revolution changed society’s view of women and how Masonic virtues have had a part in retaining cultural tradition. Continue reading Masonic Virtues, Represented by Women
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Masonic Efficiency
Should Freemasonry become more efficient, run more like a business? Continue reading Masonic Efficiency
Masonic Profile: Samuel T. Daniels
Excerpts from the life of a Prince Hall Grand Master, exemplifying a life well-led. Continue reading Masonic Profile: Samuel T. Daniels
Middle Class Masons, Tumultuous Times
Historically, operative stonemasons were part of a small but real middle class. This put them in a very unique position in their day, which seems to have been primarily tension between wealthy lords, and many poor via the system of serfdom. In this post, we’ll look at some of the economic realities facing operative stonemasons … Continue reading Middle Class Masons, Tumultuous Times
Resuming Masonic Labors – What Now?
How will we need to restrain our passions in coming months? Continue reading Resuming Masonic Labors – What Now?
Masonic Statements of Unity
List of unity statements in Freemasonry, in response to the June 2020 protests over the death of George Floyd Continue reading Masonic Statements of Unity
Open Letter to Masonry: Black Lives Matter
Masonry has a once in a generation opportunity to re-affirm its principles and help, aid, and assist those who need it. Continue reading Open Letter to Masonry: Black Lives Matter
Why are we Freemasons?
What is one reason you stay a Freemason? What are you trying to achieve? What have you already achieved? Who helped you along the way? What have you learned? Continue reading Why are we Freemasons?
J.S. Bach and his Pipe
J.S. Bach meditates on life and death while smoking his pipe. Continue reading J.S. Bach and his Pipe
Tradition
Tradition is not the worship of the ashes, but the preservation of fire. Continue reading Tradition
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