Month: August 2018


Freemasonry and Civil Discourse in the Digital Age
31 Aug 2018

Freemasonry and Civil Discourse in the Digital Age

(by Jonathan Dinsmore, Universal Freemasonry, 31 August 2018)   As Freemasons, the concept of the Word is very important to […]

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New Zealand: Freemasonry rules prevent Wyndham branch gifting its hall
31 Aug 2018

New Zealand: Freemasonry rules prevent Wyndham branch gifting its hall

Inside the temple at the Mokoreta Lodge No 63 hall in Wyndham.   (by The Southland Times, August 31 2018) […]

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The Remarkable Masonic Journey of President William McKinley
30 Aug 2018

The Remarkable Masonic Journey of President William McKinley

(by Todd A.Creason, toddecreason.blogspot.com, August 30, 2018)   The Battle of Opequam took place in Virginia very near the end […]

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Laboring in the Quarries
29 Aug 2018

Laboring in the Quarries

This week, the hosts of The Masonic Roundtable discuss what it really means to labor in the quarries of Freemasonry. […]

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US: Bikers ride for a special cause
28 Aug 2018

Canada: Bikers ride for a special cause

(by Jonathan Ludlow, The Intelligencer, August 27, 2018)   ‘Don’t worry, I’ve got your six.’ The Widows’ Sons, Land O’ […]

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UK: Bristol Lewis raises over £5,000 for Prostate Cancer UK
27 Aug 2018

England/Bristol Lewis raises over £5,000 for Prostate Cancer UK

(by Freemasonry Today, 20 August 2018)   A 15-YEAR-OLD SON AND GRANDSON OF TWO BRISTOL FREEMASONS HAS COMPLETED FOUR ENDURANCE […]

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King Edward VII as Grand Master
26 Aug 2018

King Edward VII as Grand Master

The Museum of Freemasonry will next month put jewels owned by Edward VII, who was Grand Master before he ascended […]

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What Can The Egyptian Book of the Dead Teach Us About The Masonic Life?
25 Aug 2018

What Can The Egyptian Book of the Dead Teach Us About The Masonic Life?

(by Jonathan Dinsmore, Universal Freemasonry, 24 Aug 2018)   While Freemasonry is known for secrecy, it’s no secret that we […]

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UK: Donations fund life-saving equipment for volunteer 4x4 drivers
24 Aug 2018

Tyne and Wear/England: Donations fund life-saving equipment for volunteer 4×4 drivers

(By Lisa Nightingale, The Shields Gazette)   A team of volunteer drivers are now able to hit the road with […]

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Why do we use a goat in our jokes about Freemasonry?
23 Aug 2018

Why do we use a goat in our jokes about Freemasonry?

(by The Midnight Freemasons, Aaron R. Gardner, 32º) Why do we use a goat in our jokes about Freemasonry? Our […]

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History of the Grand Lodge of Ohio
22 Aug 2018

Ohio/U.S. – History of the Grand Lodge of Ohio

This week, the hosts of The Masonic Roundtable discuss the history of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Click the picture […]

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Spain: Red Cross HQ invites Freemasons to Alicante Presentation
21 Aug 2018

Spain: Red Cross HQ invites Freemasons to Alicante Presentation

(by The Leader, 19/08/2018)   Senior Freemasons of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Valencia were recently invited to the Red […]

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The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
20 Aug 2018

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

(by Senior Midnight Freemason Contributor WB Gregory J. Knott – The Midnight Freemasons)   Listen, my children, and you shall […]

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UK: Surrey Freemasons take flight down world's fastest zip wire and raise over £35,000 for charity
19 Aug 2018

UK: Surrey Freemasons take flight down world’s fastest zip wire and raise over £35,000 for charity

(by Freemasonry Today, 07 August 2018)   SOMETIMES IT JUST NEEDS A GOOD CAUSE, SOME CRAZY IDEAS AND LOADS OF […]

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It's Business Time: Adapting a Corporate Path for Freemasonry - an audible edition
18 Aug 2018

It’s Business Time: Adapting a Corporate Path for Freemasonry – an audible edition

© by What is a Mason. We recommend to visit its YouTube channel.    

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Thoughts become things
17 Aug 2018

Thoughts Become Things (The Masonic Minute)

This week Ill. Bro. Harrison gives you the secret of how to activate the process of thoughts becoming reality! No […]

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US: Masonic cornerstone ceremony set for Harrison Central School
16 Aug 2018

Ohio/U.S. – Masonic cornerstone ceremony set for Harrison Central School

(by Adam Tychonski, The Times Leader, August 16, 2018)   CADIZ — Harrison County commissioners announced Wednesday that a cornerstone […]

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The Angry Mason
15 Aug 2018

The Angry Mason

A short video on how Masons sometimes fail to act with due respect when they lose control and do not […]

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US: Police, Freemasons in Dryden work to protect youth
14 Aug 2018

Canada – Police, Freemasons in Dryden work to protect youth

(by Ryan Forbes, DrydenNow, 08 August 2018)     The Dryden Police Service and the Golden Star Lodge Freemasons have been […]

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UK: Deaf school’s move to Exmouth prompts £5,000 gift from Freemasons
13 Aug 2018

Devonshire/England – Deaf school’s move to Exmouth prompts £5,000 gift from Freemasons

(by Becca Gliddon, Exmouth Journal, 13 August 2018)   When Ian Kingsbury, the Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire Freemasons, was invited to […]

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The Mystery: Why Does It Matter?
12 Aug 2018

The Mystery: Why Does It Matter?

(by Jonathan Dinsmore, Universal Freemasonry, 10 Aug 2018)     “Why do you care whether there is a God, or […]

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Freemasons look set to move to new hall in Louth
11 Aug 2018

Lincolnshire/England – Freemasons look set to move to new hall in Louth

(by Daniel Jaines & Holly O’Flinn, LincolnshireLive, 7 Aug 2018)   After 65 years in the same building, Freemasons in […]

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Masonic Hall opened as part of heritage festival
10 Aug 2018

Cornwall/England – Masonic Hall opened as part of heritage festival

Graham Shepherd-Jones, Worshipful Master and Peter Reeve, Charity Steward at the display in the Parkhouse Centre.     (by Cornish&Devon […]

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Mayor meets with the Freemasons
09 Aug 2018

Northern Ireland/U.K. – Mayor meets with the Freemasons

(by Londonderry Sentinel, Tuesday 07 August 2018)   The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council was among the guests […]

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History of the Grand Lodge of Illinois
08 Aug 2018

Illinois/U.S. – History of the Grand Lodge of Illinois

This week, the hosts of The Masonic Roundtable discuss the history of the Grand Lodge of Illinois. Click the picture […]

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The Grand Orient of France and its schism with the United Grand Lodge of England
07 Aug 2018

The Grand Orient of France and its schism with the United Grand Lodge of England

Join the Host of Whence came you? podcast this week as we explore one of the biggest upsets in the […]

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Freemasons’ 21-gun salute
06 Aug 2018

Australia – Freemasons’ 21-gun salute

Worshipful Master Robert Heath, left, is congratulated by Daniel Upton, of Peterborough, Trevor Simpson, of Jamestown, and Colin Kaehne.   […]

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Unveiling the history of the Freemasons in Malaysia
05 Aug 2018

Unveiling the history of the Freemasons in Malaysia

The founding members of Lodge Kedah in 1918.   (by Alan Teh Leam Seng , New Straits Times, August 5, 2018 ) […]

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The Sacred Tetractys: Why do Freemasons connect the dots?
04 Aug 2018

The Sacred Tetractys: Why do Freemasons connect the dots?

(by Pamela McDown, Universal Freemasonry, 3 Aug 2018)   If Pythagoras found himself transported to the modern world, he would […]

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Benjamin Franklin's Virtues
03 Aug 2018

Benjamin Franklin’s Virtues

(by Todd E. Creason, http://toddecreason.blogspot.com/ July 31, 2018)   Back when I originally posted this series, I didn’t really have […]

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NYT: English Freemasons Open the Door to Transgender Members
02 Aug 2018

The New York Times: English Freemasons Open the Door to Transgender Members

Freemasons’ Hall in London. The United Grand Lodge of England wrote to its local lodges that “gender reassignment and gender […]

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Freemasons to admit women — if they first joined as men
01 Aug 2018

Freemasons to admit women — if they first joined as men

Formal Freemason greetings will remain, so someone who has transitioned from John to Jane would be called “Brother Jane” JOONEY […]

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History of the Grand Lodge of Florida
01 Aug 2018

Florida/U.S. – History of the Grand Lodge of Florida

This week, the hosts of The Masonic Roundtable discuss the history of the Grand Lodge of Florida. Click the picture […]

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