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Is it time for some national unity among Masons?
Recently, I attended an Entered Apprentice degree at a local lodge here in Kansas and was allowed to assist in conducting one of the candidates through the degree. It was an experience that I greatly appreciated and enjoyed. Degree work … Continue reading
The Universality of Freemasonry
“[The Lodge] is of such vast dimensions to show the universality of Masonry and that Masonic charity should be equally extensive.” Throughout the Masonic degrees, symbols are used to show the universal nature of Freemasonry. The idea that Masonry is … Continue reading
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Tagged good moral character, How is Freemasonry universal, Masonic charity, moral code, Symbolism
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A Visit to the George Washington National Masonic Memorial
Last week, I visited the Washington, D.C. area and had an opportunity to visit the George Washington National Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, VA. I had long wanted to visit the memorial which is a tribute to George Washington as a … Continue reading
A Victim of Biblical Karma
In the Entered Apprentice degree, the new Masonic initiate is taught about Jacob’s Ladder and how it applies to Masonic symbolism. Of course, in Masonic symbolism, three of the rungs on Jacob’s Ladder represent faith, hope, and charity. The story … Continue reading
The Lodge as a Sanctum Sanctorum
Recently, I asked the members of The Euphrates‘ mailing list to send me any subjects that they would like me to cover in my articles. I received a number of great ideas and am going to work my way through … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Masonry: An Ancient School of Symbolic Instruction
“A beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols.” The above quote is the description of Masonry that is most often given to the initiate in order to describe the nature of the institution. It is so … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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Re-Building the Temple
In the legend of Freemasonry, the building of King Solomon’s Temple serves as the allegorical centerpiece for the symbolism of our order. The completion of the temple was a grand accomplishment and has captured the awe and admiration of many … Continue reading
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Are You Experienced?
“Have you ever been experienced? Well…I have.” -Jimi Hendrix I was listening to the “Are You Experienced” album the other day. I listen to the album in its entirety about once a month. I find it incredibly inspirational. Every time … Continue reading
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Tagged enlightenment, Jimi Hendrix, natural order, open mind, Purple Haze, wisdom
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