Tag Archives: Freemasonry
Freemasonry – What is Freemasonry?
Freemasonry is probably the world’s most popular and secretive fraternal organization. It is a society of men who have spiritual and moral values.
Full StoryFreemasons For Dummies: The Tragic History of Freemasonry in Liberia
In 1985, there was talk of restarting Freemasonry in Liberia, and a special Prince Hall meeting was held in 1987 in New Orleans for the purpose of installing a new Grand Master. A Grand Convocation was held the next year in the Liberian …
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 [...]
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 Golden Trowel
As a youth I was a member of DeMolay. We would have a dance once a year in the Crystal Ballroom. This was my first experience with the Detroit Masonic Temple. My Dad Advisor, the Master Mason who acted like a chaperon and role model, would take us on tours of the temple. I looked [...]
Full StoryAphorisms on Freemasonry
Selected aphorisms from The Book of the Lodge by George Oliver (1782-1867)
Full StoryMasonic Bodies
Links to local, state, and national level websites for the main Masonic branches.
Full StoryBaal’s Bridge Square
The Warrant no.13 was issued to ‘Antient Union Lodge’ in Limerick, on the 22nd November 1732. However, this date only coincides with a time when records began for Antient Union Lodge 13. Lodge 13 have in their archives a old brass square that was found under the foundations of Baals Bridge. This Square dated 1507 [...]
Full StoryWhat is Freemasonry?
Without any doubt included in the list of Masons have been people who changed the course of history. However, the organisation they all belonged to remains the least understood organisation among public. It has always perplexed outsiders, and has always been an organisation shrouded in mystery. People lack even the rudimentary knowledge about Masonry, and [...]
Full StoryHow Do I Become a Freemason?
The person who wants to join Freemasonry must be a man, sound in body and mind, who believes in God, is at least the minimum age required by Masonry in his state, and has a good reputation. Those are the only formal requirements. However there are others that are informal. He should believe in helping [...]
Full StoryOur Illustrious History 1821 – Tomorrow
Detroit Lodge No. 2 F.&A.M. or “The Deuce” as it is referred to has a rich history in the city of Detroit as well as Michigan dating back to when this state was still a territory. To tell the story of Detroit No. 2 is to tell the story of Freemasonry in Michigan. Masonry in [...]
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