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What is the Difference Between AF&AM and F&AM Lodges?
After the foundation of the first Grand Lodge in England in 1717, a rival Grand Lodge arose less than two decades later, calling itself the Antients (or Ancients), whereby it intended to assert greater authenticity than the rival “modern” Grand Lodge. The Antients were also known as the Athol Masons, from their first Grand Master, [...]
Full StoryThe Ties that Bind.
Brothers, you all heard that the Worshipful Master Elect Don Harper has proclaimed all Brethren holding an office this coming year will adhere to a dress code. As we must all be required to be in at least a shirt and tie I thought I would share some of my formal and business dress [...]
Full StoryGrand Lodge Town Hall
Brothers, myself and Bro. Ryan Thompson attended the Grand Lodge Town Hall meeting hosted by Brighton Lodge #247 as ambassadors of Detroit Lodge #2. This meeting was the first of its kind for me and a very impressive turnout was on hand. Brighton Lodge does their work in a beautiful building and is one of [...]
Full StoryGive em’ the Third Degree!
Brothers, After we conduct a degree it is common for us to give a pat on the back and say good job to those who participated and to welcome the new brothers with a hearty hand shake. This last degree has sparked a different feeling in me that I thought I would share. Our ancient [...]
Full StoryHistoric 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 StoryDetroit Masonic Temple: From Grandeur to Ghetto
This article was originally published in Issue 3 of Masonic Magazine. By Stephen Dafoe The Poet’s Tears & The Masons’ Shame Robbie Burns is standing in Detroit’s Cass Park with his arms folded. The poet’s stance suggests that he might be contemplating his next literary work, except for the tears in his eyes. Looking northward [...]
Full StoryBro. Luke Bruhns Interview on National Public Radio
Detroit Lodge No. 2 Brother Luke Bruhns appeared on the Craig Fahle Show. The show was broadcast on Detroit NPR station affiliate WDET 101.9 FM at 10am on 11-10-10. Bro. Bruhns addressed public concerns that the Detroit Masonic Temple was not in use, and defended it’s viability as not only a fraternal meeting place for [...]
Full StoryBe There. Do.
With the passing of elections I look to the west at the setting sun on this year for Detroit 2. You will often hear from the man in that chair in the west of our wages and his payment of them to us. You will also often hear brothers say that you get out of [...]
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 [...]
Full StoryTrain Station Temple
Tuck point and mortar repair the foundation Bureaucratic point of order takes us to the train station Destination devastation all points south you won’t need a ticket, a steam engine will come out of your mouth As you look to the west to determine the cause who did their best, who followed your laws up [...]
Full StoryBrother Robin Hood?
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 [...]
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