Masonic writing and Masonic Research are different things: in this episode, Eric and Jason talk about Masonic writing, why it's important, and how to get started. October is Masonic Writing Month, so let's all get started! Masonic writing and Masonic Research are different things: in this episode, Eric and Jason talk about Masonic writing, why […]
Back in July, we began (or re-began) some very uncomfortable conversations about race in America. Freemasonry's own story in the United States is woven from the threads of race relations among our people. In this episode, we talk with the Reverend Professor Quadricos Driskell, who among his many talents is a health care policy expert, […]
This week, we explore the death in the extra bodies of Freemasonry--can we find inspiration in truth? Then we'll read about an argument for spending more on the product than on PR--that is, spending more on developing the Freemason, than just trying to get them in the door. All this and more! Thanks for listening […]
How did the big fair go without us? The Shrine is turning Jamie into the clown Will Harlan ever confess that Pennsylvania is NMJ? What is the Order of the Silver Trowel? Jewish members of the first Supreme Council Previews of what's to come for Harlan in the York Rite What's happening with the upcoming […]
We're throwing it back to a time before the union of the Antients and Moderns Grand Lodges, or the formation of @UGLE_GrandLodge in 1813! 🖌️This hand-painted apron with multi-degree masonic emblems was designed in c.1790 and now lives in @MuseumFreemason. #ThrowbackThursday (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We're throwing it back to a time before the union of the Antients and Moderns Grand Lodges, or the formation of @UGLE_GrandLodge in 1813! 🖌️This hand-painted apron with multi-degree masonic emblems was designed in c.1790 and now lives in @MuseumFreemason. #ThrowbackThursday (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
We're throwing it back to a time before the union of the Antients and Moderns Grand Lodges, or the formation of @UGLE_GrandLodge in 1813! 🖌️This hand-painted apron with multi-degree masonic emblems was designed in c.1790 and now lives in @MuseumFreemason. #ThrowbackThursday (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
No man I have ever liked to admit he was wrong on a subject (Or even worse have his wife point out his errors) but I feel that this time I have no choice but […]
The Grand Master of Texas has issued a decision on gender identity and who can petition for the degrees of freemasonry within the jurisdiction. Most Worshipful G. Clay Smithws asked the question Do the Constitution […]
On November 2 MW Brother Robert G. Davis, PGM Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma and not4ed Masonic author gave a keynote addressIn in Association with the William O. Ware Lodge of Research in […]
Hello again from The Mason’s Lady! I hope that everyone has had a wonderful 2018, and has a very Happy New Year. Things have been a bit crazy on our end, I switched jobs, and went from day shift, to … Continue reading →
I’m not certain how often this is noticed, but I do tend to write about topics that either rub me the wrong way or rub others the wrong way. What can I say? Apparently, my writing motivation is just wired … Continue reading →
Welcome to 2018! I will be honest with you, 2017 was a very busy year for us. We did not spend as much time with Masonry as we probably should have, and this resulted in less post ideas, (and therefore … Continue reading →
I am absolutely excited to announce that Noble Grand Gary, PGM Ace, Sister Sunny, and I were on the latest episode of the Three Links Odd Cast. The title of that episode is the Minnesota Miracle. We got to discuss what we are doing in Northfield to spread Odd Fellowship back into the community. It […]
Please address your prayers to succor whatever troubles I will experience. Oh, I forgot to tell anyone; I'm the new Registrar/Treasurer of Good Samaritan Tabernacle № XXXVI. Now, for the great news, I'm following in the footsteps of KC Dave who did a masterful job as our previous Registrar. What I have in mind for the […]
Since I jumped in with both feet into yet another fraternal organization, I am again having to build up my memorization mind muscle. And since I have really been thinking of ways to memorize my new Odd Fellows work, I wanted to give a tip to all those brothers and sisters who are learning ritual. I […]
The third aim of Esoteric Freemasonry, as outlined in our first three posts, is that of henosis, or the unity of the human with the divine. To understand henosis, we need to briefly look at the Neoplatonist cosmology. The Spiritual Universe, according to Plotinus,...
The second aim of Esoteric Freemasonry is to guide the neophyte to understand the cycle of life and death, and the physical/spiritual path we are all destined to take. This is achieved through what the Pre-Socratic philosophers called katabasis. The meaning of this word...
I believe that theurgy is not commonly understood in the wider modern world. To define it in modern terms, we call it “divine magic.” Jeffrey Kupperman, author of Living Theurgy: A Course in Iamblichus’ Philosophy, Theology and Theurgy., noted it’s origin is “god-working.” While...
It’ll be thirty next year.I just read the minutes of Saturday’s Civil War Lodge of Research meeting, and it is confirmed that our July meeting will take place in Delaware, and will include a visit to the historic site prison at Fort Delaware.This will be Saturday, July 13. The lodge will meet at […]
Bro. Erik, Organist of my lodge and others, invites us to a free concert Sunday. From the publicity:Bro. Erik Carlson will perform a free concert, “Mozart and MORE,” at the Church of Saint Thomas More in New York City Sunday, April 21 at four o’clock.Included on the program will be Mozart’s Missa Brevis in […]
Chris Hodapp will be in New York for a speaking engagement Tuesday.D. Hosler photoPelham Lodge 712, in the Bronx, will host America’s favorite Masonic author, raconteur, Dummy, etc.Lodge tiles at 7:30. The lecture on Freemasonry will be very different from that you’ll receive from your wife upon your return home.
Nearly 6 months ago, on the day of the August, 2017, solar eclipse, I launched a project to publish the third book in the Symbolic Lodge series, The Master Mason. And, (almost) to the date of the January, 2018, lunar eclipse, that book went out to its backers and is available now to the public. […]
What a long road. After a series of unforeseen setbacks, life creeping up and doing what it does best and a few tweaks to the material — The Master Mason, A Treatise on the Third Degree of Freemasonry is ready to become a reality. I present for you the campaign for The Master Mason — a Treatise on […]
Of the many emblems of Freemasonry, none is more iconic that the lambskin apron. Alien outside of the lodge, under the tiled lodge it represents the totality of what it means to be a Mason. It’s said to be more noble than the Roman Eagle or the Golden Fleece, the Masonic apron is literally, the […]
by Midnight Freemason ContributorWB Darin A. LahnersI was disappointed by a recent decision made by the Grandmaster of Illinois regarding membership in Freemasonry when it comes to transgender individuals, much like I have expressed disappointment here over similar "decisions" made by various other Grandmasters of other jurisdictions. However, this isn't a plea for Grandmaster Lynch […]
by Midnight Freemason ContributorJim StapletonA total solar eclipse is set to occur on April 8, 2024, and will impact a wide swath of North America. It is estimated that more than 40 million Americans will be in the path of the eclipse.1 Excitement is certainly building for this event. Locations in the exact path of […]
by Midnight Freemason ContributorPatrick DeyIn the last year, the question has arisen of how much artificial intelligence will affect future jobs. One argument that has arisen to counter this pessimism is the “doorman fallacy.” The doorman fallacy is when short-term planning eliminates something that seems unnecessary and easily replaceable with an automated version of it, […]
by Christopher HodappNext Tuesday night, April 16th, I'll be speaking at Pelham Lodge 712 on City Island in Bronx, New York. I had originally been scheduled to be here last September, but a decidedly UN-scheduled broken ankle rent everyone's best-laid plans in twain. My thanks go out to the brethren there for their kind understanding […]
by Christopher HodappJust in case you came to this site wondering if all of us "High-Ranking 33rd Degree Knight Templar Supreme Pontiff Freemasons" got safely transported off the Earth by our reptilian allies during Monday's total solar eclipse, the answer is no. I haven't checked in with members of the Royal family in England yet, but at […]
Dennis Quaid as Ronald Reagan (Photo: Rawhide Pictures)by Christopher HodappAn article appeared on the Oklahoman news site yesterday announcing that a new biopic of former president Ronald Reagan will be released in August this year. Reagan is directed by Sean McNamara (Soul Surfer) with a modest budget of $25 million and stars Dennis Quaid as […]
I can't find any mention of it in any books, but does a private Lodge have to have a festive board or, are they free to move on to a hostelry of their choosing. I can't see any reason why halls are insisting on Lodges dining if they meet at the halls.
Whilst we are currently enthralled with the ongoing Post Office inquiry as to who is responsible and ultimately accountable. A scenario within Irish masonry is developing that would also demand clarity. A Grand Master (IC) read a statement at a provincial meeting. ‘‘I wish to state clearly that every PGM represents the M. W. […]
Recent revelation that money was not repaid has again raised awareness to connected events. A member was sentenced to jail (six months) for fraud without any action taken apart from being merely ‘struck off’ for not paying his dues. Neither his Lodge, the Province nor Grand Lodge acted to the unquestionable facts either before, […]
In Part I, I discussed the fall of the Roman Empire, the continuation of the Byzantine Empire, the rise and expansion of the Islamic faith, the Holy Roman Empire, the Great Schism, the conflicts of Islam and Christianity, the First Crusade, and the formation of the Knights Templar. Part II will go through the events […]
Is there really a lodge 49? How about the Ancient & Benevolent Order of the Lynx? What about all the blindfolds and the silly hats? The rings? The crazy-cray symbols and rituals? Are those real? Where does the fantasy end and the truth begin? The new hit AMC show Lodge 49 starring Wyatt Russell has […]