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Valentine’s Day Dinner
Join us for a romantic and unique evening with the Lodge and celebrate this Valentine’s Day. This year our Valentine’s Party will be Saturday Feb. 18th at 5pm at the Melting Pot of Novi. Come join us for a four course meal, cooked by you at your table, in the fondue style. This night will [...]
Full StoryWhat 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 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 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 Brother’s Speech
“The world today requires spiritual and moral regeneration. I have no doubt, after many years as a member of our Order, that Freemasonry can play a part in this vital need”. – Brother King George VI. There is much excitement about the motion picture “The King’s Speech.” Most of what one hears surrounding this [...]
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 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 StoryThoughts On Our Temple
Click Here To See A Video Of The Detroit Masonic Temple Anyone who has seen the Detroit Masonic Temple cannot help but admire it and many I have met are left with a strong desire to help protect its future. Taking part in that process involves navigating a political network of lodges, chapters, boards, and [...]
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 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 [...]
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