In a world of social distancing, it’s very easy to feel disconnected from Freemasonry. The sense of togetherness, of brotherhood, of “being a part” of something…it can feel like it’s worlds away. When the Masonic Lodge meetings were suspended in Ohio, I felt the need to keep connected with my …
“The Lodge will recess until the next sound of the gavel.” You may have heard a phrase like this at a meeting of your Lodge or Masonic body. In some jurisdictions it is a phrase from ritual, while in others it is not—but in fact, the phrase “the sound of …
Masons hear much about rough and perfect ashlars. We know what use was made of rough and perfect ashlars in the old operative days; but in Speculative Masonry we often refer to our lodge Brothers figuratively as rough and perfect ashlars, although we never had anyone who would fully qualify for …
I ran across something interesting while doing some Masonic research. In an issue of the Grand Lodge Bulletin of the State of Iowa dated 1898, the following was noted: The Secret Society Publishing Company of Columbus, Ohio, has offered two prizes, consisting of fifty and twenty-five dollars cash, for the best …
From The Canadian Caftsman, 1898 Author: Wm. W. Vickers Blue is the symbol of truth and universality, and we have seen how it was therefore much used by Divine command, and in the vestments of the Jewish priests. It is the color appropriate to the First Three Degrees, or Ancient Craft …
Throughout Masonic history, references to our Lodge are everywhere. This is a reproduction of an article from The Pennsylvania Freemason (Vol 21, No. 3) originally published in August of 1975. Link.
Brethren, I have the sad duty to report that our storage unit at Silo XL Storage, which housed some of our Lodge property, was involved in a fire over the weekend. This unit, containing a few pieces of furniture from downtown and things from both lodges to be gone through, …
Greetings Brethren, we had a great installation on the 9th of November. I would like to thank everyone who attended, the Installation Team who led us through this in good form, and all of the Brothers who helped clean and prepare the Lodge for the installation. We had a great …
Welcome home. That’s what Lodge should feel like. No matter where you go, no matter how far you travel, Lodge should feel like home. You come in, you eat some food, you spend time with your brothers, and you leave ready for your next adventure. This year, I want to …
Good Evening Brethren! I want to take this Opportunity to wish each and everyone of you and your families a happy thanksgiving!
~Jack
