Contents – Square Magazine

Contents

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November 2020 Issue articles

From The Editor

By Philippa Lee

Warm welcome from the Editor

Masonic News

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Masonic News Headlines from around the globe 24h / 7d

A 1657 Masonic? Bookplate

By Pierre Mollier

What makes this interesting is its date: 1657, and the fact that the possessor of the book presents himself as a ‘Free Mason’.

Masonic Ties

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Masonic Miscellanies

By Editorial

The English word 'Lewis' is a term belonging to operative Masonry, and signifies an iron cramp, which is inserted in a cavity prepared for the purpose in a large stone. - The Builder - November 1922

Masonic Blogs

By Editorial

Do you know what happened in history and how it relates to Freemasonry, the oldest fraternity? If you love to know what happened, about the people involved, and where in Masonic history, then this blog is for you!

Masonic Regalia

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Science & Citizenship

By Gerald Reilly

Towards a 21st Century Masonic Mindset: Part 2: ‘Freemasonries’ and Religiosity.

Seven Liberal Arts

By Editorial

The Seven Liberal Arts - why 'seven', why 'liberal', why 'arts'?

Masonic Pens

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Critical Thinking

By Philippa Lee

How the Trivium is applied to Critical Thinking - {who, what, where, when} - {how} - {why}

‘Brother’ among Freemasons is more than a name

By Julian Rees

Are we to be forever crushed by evil and allow it to distort our lives ? Or maybe we can learn a lesson of understanding, tolerance and reconciliation.

Bricks Masons

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Masonic Research in England

By Bro. the Rev. F.de P. Castells

An article which appeared in an American Masonic magazine, c1930 and which was reproduced in England, provoking a little controversy.

Sankey Lectures 2012

By Sankey Lectures / Dr. Steven Bullock

The Heart of Masonry: Upstate New York and the New Nation, 1776-1826.

Masonic Swords

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Q∴H∴ Jaime Galté Carré

By Carlos Francisco Ortiz

Jaime Galté had the gift of mediumship, which he always generously put at the service of his brothers.

Mentors Notes

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Square Academy Learning Resource - a foundation course in masonic knowledge

Masonic Watches

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Ashlar Chippings

By Hugh O'Neill

Learn the correct meaning of that 'H' word, lesser lights and more..

Kipling’s War

By Philippa Lee

Kipling’s critics are quick to include him as one of the ‘fathers’ who ‘lied’ – echoing his short poem ‘Common Form’ – ‘If any question why we died, Tell them, because our fathers lied’.

Masonic Jewels

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Masonic Podcasts

By Editorial

Our pick of the best Masonic Podcasts

The Winding Stairs

By Carl H. Claudy

Like so much else in Freemasonry the Middle Chamber is wholly symbolic.

Masonic Cases

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Forget Me Not

By Editorial

The Forget-Me-Not and the Poppy - two symbols to remind us to 'never forget' those who died during the two World Wars.

How to Avoid Confrontation

By Nicholas Broadway

How can we use masonic leadership skills to avoid confrontational situations?

Masonic Ring

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Ten Basic Rules For Better Living

By Manly P Hall

Ten Basic Rules For Better Living by Manly P Hall

The Higher Degrees’ Handbook

By JSM Ward

Brief historical overview; Extract from The Higher Degrees ' Handbook by JSM Ward

Masonic KT Regalia

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Meet The Author

By Philippa Lee

This month in 'Meet the Author' we look at the life and work of Carl H. Claudy, a prolific Masonic author who believed that Masonic education is the foundation for the Fraternity.