V.I.T.R.I.O.L.
exploring an old symbol and what it means for personal development Continue reading V.I.T.R.I.O.L.
Category: freemasonry
Lessons of the First Degree
This post is an edited excerpt from the Short Talk Bulletin podcast, V36N12. This podcast is excellent, and this particular episode I found to be better than most. The following is a distillation of the most salient points. Inter-Dependence From the first moment the candidate walks into the lodge, he is almost completely dependent on … Continue reading Lessons of the First Degree
Freemasonry & COVID-19 Updates
Fall 2020 Updates In light of the worsening pandemic, all lodge meetings in England have been re-closed effective Thursday 5 November. November 16th: The Grand Lodge of Virginia has required masks in all masonic buildings and limited gatherings to 25 or less to match state law, and has cancelled One-Day Conferrals The Masonic Temple in … Continue reading Freemasonry & COVID-19 Updates
Masonic Condescension & Social Rank
The charge read to Master Masons in some jurisdictions includes the following, (which is published). …it is your province to recommend to your inferiors obedience and submission; to your equals, courtesy and affability; and your superiors, kindness and condescension. Charge read to new Master Masons This will often sound very strange to new Masons, particularly … Continue reading Masonic Condescension & Social Rank
Masonic Grips in the Time of Coronavirus
UPDATE: Since this post was published, a wave of suspensions and cancellations have hit Freemasonry. See this post for more up to date information on the impacts of COVID-19. The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) has recently published an update for members, which advises to either avoid any physical contact during ceremonies such as … Continue reading Masonic Grips in the Time of Coronavirus
This Week in Masonry Online Ending March 15 2020
Coronavirus, the problem with banning religion & politics, the health benefits of ritual, and the masonic legacy society Continue reading This Week in Masonry Online Ending March 15 2020
This Week in Masonry Online Ending March 8 2020
The Path Forward, and Be a Freemason In the Meet, Act, and Part show, brother Bill Hosler and guests explore the current state of Freemasonry and the new website which is part of the path forward campaign: https://beafreemason.org. Death An article in the Midnight Freemason this week reflects on the lessons about death that are … Continue reading This Week in Masonry Online Ending March 8 2020
Masonic Investigation Committees
I recently participated in a masonic investigation committee for a petitioner to my lodge. I will not go into the specifics of this for privacy reasons, but our report to the master of the lodge was favorable. The experience prompted me to write a few thoughts about the process. If you’re not familiar with what … Continue reading Masonic Investigation Committees
The Week in Masonry Online Ending March 1 2020
Occult Profiles: Helena P. Blavatsky In this article on the Midnight Freemason’s Blog, the history of the Theosophical Society is discussed, and its driving force, Helena Blavatsky. Her ideas that blend Buddhism, Spiritualism, common core elements of world religions–she had a vision of world peace, one where humankind was elevated to the status that embodied … Continue reading The Week in Masonry Online Ending March 1 2020
Manley P. Hall & The Mysteries
An edited excerpt from The Ancient Mysteries and Secret Societies Which Have Influenced Modern Masonic Symbolism, by Manley P. Hall. Continue reading Manley P. Hall & The Mysteries
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