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Historic Freemasons & Napolean Hill
I have been reading the classic “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. If anyone is unfamiliar with this book, it is considered one of the first “self-help” books and it concerns itself with the power of belief and positive thought to achieve stated objectives in business and in personal life. It was published in [...]
Full StoryThe Power of Belief, Faith & Imagination
Hello Brothers! Masonry is a Craft of personal, internal development through allegorical symbols. Symbols are just another form of communication, akin to language, with the primary difference being the flexibility of interpretation that non-language symbolism allows for. Words, have always been, and increasingly seem to be “dumbed” to a very specific context or diluted. I [...]
Full StoryMorals & Dogma
Morals & Dogma is a book that’s often referenced in regards to masonic philosophy. I’ve heard it called “the daily masonic reference manual”. Many masons have never even heard of this book, few people own it and fewer have read it. Some references indicate the book is difficult to understand. A fellow Brother of the [...]
Full StoryThe Philippines Recognize Freemasonry’s Positive Impact On Davao City.
All too often we hear the negative side and opinions about our fraternity, but that’s definitely not the case across the globe. In the Philippines for example, the Mayor of Davao City has declared November 15th thru 20th “Mason’s Week” in honor of the vibrant, active Masonic community in the city that has had a [...]
Full StoryOH BROTHER! THIS IS SOME HOT SAND!
I just wanted to bring to everyone’s attention that the 2010 fall Ceremonial is about to take place on November 6th for any Brothers who are interested in joining the Shrine. They have a special deal running that gets two Brothers from the same Lodge across the sands into the Shrine for $101 each. That’s [...]
Full StoryHotbed Around The Masonic Temple?
Bro. Luke came across this article in the Free Press today and it seems very timely… new stadiums anyone? Hard to say for sure, but it lends a lot to why 100 Temple Avenue is a hot commodity at the moment. I also can’t help that in another article, the Temple is referred to as [...]
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I was watching the new Robin Hood flick with Russell Crowe last night, which was actually a pretty good movie. Instead of the traditional regurgitation of the worn Robin Hood story, this movie, a prequel of sorts, goes in a more quasi-historical direction. I generally like watching actors in medieval dress hack at each other [...]
Full StoryThe Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie eBook, Detroit No. 2 Edition
Hello Brothers! Over the weekend I spend some time working on a project that’s been near and dear to me for several months. As Masons, we are all aware of the sheer volume of profound written work that has been recorded by our fellow Masons throughout the many long years of the Craft. I’ve always [...]
Full Story2010 Renaissance Festival Lunch
Hello Brothers! I hope your summers have been a great time with friends and family. As fall draws closer, a Michigan tradition returns, the Renaissance Festival in Holly. This year, the officers have set up a great event for Brothers and their families. On Sunday, Sept. 19th, Detroit No.2 will be the guests of honor [...]
Full StoryThe Bones of St. John The Baptist Found?
I received an email today from one of the subscribers to detroitno2.com, Lux Gnosis with some links to some interesting articles that may shed some light on the final resting place of one of Masonry’s primaries, St. John the Baptist. There have been other claims to his remains by other countries around the Mediterranean, so [...]
Full StoryLadies Honor Luncheon At The Tin Fish
Hello Brothers! I hope your summers have been going great. The Worshipful has asked me to remind everyone that we’ll be hosting the Ladies Honor Breakfast/Lunch event at the Tin Fish in Fair Haven. The food is wonderful and it will be a good chance for us to catch up before we come back. The [...]
Full StoryThe Craft in Jamaica
A Visitor’s View by GM Smith Freemasonry is deeply entrenched in Jamaican society, enjoying support and patronage at every level. A spry 85 year old Jamaican Grand Officer sees his role in life as one of awe; to “advise, warn, encourage.” The ‘ancient’ is Jamaica’s Governor General, His Excellency Sir Howard Cooke. Prominent too among [...]
Full StoryThe Detroit Masonic Temple: The Largest Masonic Temple In The World
Dedicated November 25, 1926, this 1037 room, 14 story building was unique among Masonic buildings because all of the various Masonic bodies were housed in the same structure.
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