May 2022 Issue articles. Discover how Feminine Freemasonry is reshaping Masonic tradition in thrilling new ways. This progressive movement, led by pioneering Grand Lodges and Grand Orients, is redefining ritual innovation and expanding membership diversity. With its inclusive approach and bold challenge to conventional norms, it invites international Freemasons to explore a more dynamic future …
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Is your modern Masonic journey just about ritual? We explore how The Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences are not historical relics, but vital tools for today. Reconnecting with Freemasonry's intellectual roots is crucial for the preservation of Masonic knowledge, offering profound meaning beyond the lodge. A deeper understanding awaits.
First Three Degrees of Freemasonry by Grant Wood
Discover the stunning triptych that reframes the First Three Degrees of Freemasonry through Grant Wood’s visionary lens, an early masterpiece blending Art Deco elegance with the gripping legend of Hiram Abiff. Wood’s portrayal of initiation, fidelity and mortality ignites fresh intrigue, urging curious Freemasons to delve deeper into its layered symbolism.
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Masonic Miscellanies: Keep within Compass
Discover the astonishing origins of those allegorical Masonic‑inspired morality prints that first urged brethren to “Keep within Compass”, a warning cloaked in symbolism and steeped in moral gravity. Unearthed in a fascinating dig, these cautionary images reveal forgotten lessons on discipline, virtue and balance, inviting every Mason to delve deeper.
8 Schools of Freemasonry – Philosophy P1
Ever wondered what makes Freemasonry more than ritual, why it exists? Dive into a revelation on Masonic knowledge: Roscoe Pound unpacks William Preston’s radical vision of the lodge as a centre of ‘light,’ aiming to educate rather than just initiate. This extract teases a bold challenge, could our lodges truly lead intellectual and cosmopolitan transformation? …
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Pure Ancient Masonry; P4. A Companion in Rule
Bold and unexpected, Pure Ancient Masonry redefines Freemasonry by uniting the Three Degrees, the Order of the Royal Arch, and four key building operations as a seamless whole. Discover how this groundbreaking approach transforms character, community and citizenship and why it’s stirring debate. Read on to delve deeper.
The White House Foundation Stones
Imagine uncovering over a century of hidden history in the rubble of America’s most iconic residence. President Truman, a proud Freemason, salvaged more than 100 White House foundation stones, each bearing stone masons’ marks carved by Scottish stonemasons in the 1790s and gifted them to lodges worldwide. Their dramatic reassembly today powerfully links Freemasonry to …
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What connects a legendary Scottish rugby forward to the sacred principles of Freemasonry? Robert “The Bulldog” Irvine’s unmatched grit on the pitch mirrored his steadfast Masonic loyalty. This surprising intersection of sport and fraternity reveals how discipline and brotherhood transcend fields, inviting readers to explore a rarely told Masonic legacy.
The Builders – Chapter 7 Fellowcrafts
Chapter 7. the Fellowcrafts - an examination into the history of the medieval guilds, their charges and regulations that form the base for the allegories and symbols in our modern versions of masonic craft ritual. By Joseph Fort Newton
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Who’s driving feminine Freemasonry across the Americas? FAMAF, The American Federation of Feminine Freemasonry, unites Grand Lodges and Orients to empower women through ritual, scholarship, and solidarity. Rooted in a bold 2010 constitution, it redefines leadership and legacy. Discover how tradition meets transformation in this evolving Masonic movement.
A Journey in Stone – Extracts of Wisdom p.4
Imagine a single tool shaping not just stone, but destiny. In this extract, Craig Weightman illuminates how the twenty‑four‑inch gauge, one of the First Degree’s working tools, teaches Freemasons to balance time, labour and spiritual growth. This metaphor of self‑transformation stirs curiosity and invites you to uncover deeper masonic wisdom.
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In the heart of Freemasonry lies a stirring call: “true brotherhood,” not just ceremonial fellowship but a transformative union of mind and heart, binding individuals in a shared quest for initiation and moral growth. By challenging lodges to transcend divisions and revival of the initiatory process, it sparks a vision of universal brotherhood that compels …
To be a Better Citizen of the World; Step 2
Dive into the four‑stage blueprint that promises to transform your Masonic journey into global leadership. Explore how Pure Ancient Masonry’s working tools, from the Apprentice’s time‑management gauge to the Companion’s relational mastery, forge ethical, communicative, charismatic citizens of the world. Curious? Discover the most controversial twist in leadership education.
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Eager to uncover the hidden rituals of Freemasonry? In “Ashlar Chippings,” Hugh O’Neill reveals how New York lodges perform a striking tenue blanche baptism, welcoming sons of Brothers in ceremonial white robes—complete with savings account tradition—alongside tales of 18th‑century lodge penalties that once led to handshake reconciliations. Discover more.
Chapter 5 - The Second Degree Tracing Board; a brief explanation of the teaching of the second degree as contained in the picture of the tracing board according to the ancient mysteries by J.S.M Ward
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What happens when timeless Masonic traditions meet modern digital storytelling? A new wave of Masonic podcasts is transforming how brethren connect, learn, and reflect, blending ritual insight, personal experience, and progressive thought. This shift is redefining Masonic education worldwide—tune in and discover where the Craft is heading next.
Old Tiler Talks – Learning the Work
Discover how a Masonic speech can truly captivate: the Old Tiler challenges the New Brother to “find the character behind the symbols,” urging him to reveal the dramatic angle hidden in ritual. By weaving the human side of the Craft into storytelling, he promises an address that resonates—and leaves the audience wanting more. Curious?
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What secret teachings lie hidden within the Charges of each Masonic degree? Each Charge is more than tradition—it’s a living code. From the Entered Apprentice’s moral obligations to the Fellowcraft’s pursuit of Geometry and the Master Mason’s call to eternal honour, these lessons illuminate the Craft’s soul. Their layered wisdom demands deeper exploration and reflection.
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Implementing Freemasonry's peculiar system of morality in our day to day business affairs was the topic of this article, Commercial Integrity, first published in The Freemason's Chronicle - 8 May 1875
Imagine merging centuries‑old Masonic wisdom with the revolutionary power of Bitcoin. In “Bitcoin for Freemasons,” the author draws striking parallels, open‑source protocols, decentralised trust, and the Entered Apprentice's working tools, to present Bitcoin as a true digital money replacement. Intriguingly, the article challenges brethren to sharpen their common gavel, embrace this paradigm shift, and explore …
Discover how the Interlogias Masonic App is revolutionising Freemasonry worldwide! This innovative platform lets brothers locate lodges near and far, register their own, and even support fellow Masonic-owned businesses, all after a secure validate Freemasons process. With multilingual support and global union at its core, it subtly invites you to explore its full potential and …
book intro – Symbolical Masonry
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Haywood goes into detail about such masonic mysteries in his book; Symbolical Masonry, a treasure-house of Masonic lore, including discussions of key concepts of the first three degrees, along with an extensive study guide.
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A Mason’s Work in the First Degree
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Discover the hidden depths of first degree work in Freemasonry that challenge your preconceptions and ignite curiosity. This extract draws you into the symbolic universe of the Entered Apprentice, revealing how working tools, Jacob’s Ladder and the solemn obligation weave philosophy with ritual. Uncover why these timeless symbols matter.
Book Review – A Path to Providence
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Masonic Education has regrettably been reduced to teaching protocol, traditions, and catechism while ignoring the esoteric essence of the ritual. By Shaun Bradshaw (Author), Ben Wallace (Author), Flynn Ryan (Cover Art)
Book Review – A Glossary Of The Craft And Holy Royal Arch Ritual Terms
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This handy little book describes the origins and original meanings of the sometimes obscure words used in our ritual by Brigadier A.C.F. Jackson
Book Review – Making A Daily Advancement
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In this work the author brings together a whole range of Masonic facts including the origins of our customs, our rituals and our practices, by Michael Lawrence
