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October 2022 Issue articles

From The Editor

Warm welcome from the Editor

Masonic News

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

A Royal Reflection – the secrets of a successful Monarch

On the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Craig Weightman, in a fitting tribute to an exemplar, recently departed, reflects on how the late Monarch's life demonstrated how we should all live every moment, as we serve others. A poignant reflection on a life that was resplendent in virtue, to the benefit of all, …

Masonic Pens

Masonic Miscellanies – the Pot of Incense

Just when the pot of incense became an emblem of the third section of the Sublime Degree can not be stated with certainty. It is, apparently, an American invention or addition. But what does it symbolise?

The Perjured Free Mason Detected

Was Samuel Prichard a perjured individual, or simply a misguided Freemason? Prichard's book "Free Masonry Dissected" published in 1730, is now used by many Masonic historians as a source of reference with regards to the introduction of the third degree into the Craft. But at the time it was published in 1730, it was not …

Masonic Watches

8 Schools of Freemasonry – Historic P6

A dedication to fact-based historical writings as opposed to the 'traditional' or 'romantic' history, led a group of prominent Freemasons to form what would become known as the 'Authentic School' of Freemasonry.

Freemasonry in Popular Culture P.3 – Comic Books and Graphic Novels

Part 3 of our series on Freemasonry in Popular Culture takes a look at some of the comic books and graphic novels that feature Freemasonry.

Masonic Ring

Sir Francis Bacon and Salomon’s House

Does Sir Francis Bacon's book "The New Atlantis" indicate that he was a Rosicrucian, and most likely a Freemason too?

The Builders – 12 The Masonic Philosophy

Chapter 12 When we look at Masonry in this large and mellow light, it is like a stately old cathedral, gray with age, rich in associations, its steps worn by innumerable feet of the living and the dead—not piteous, but strong and enduring.

Bricks Masons

The State of Being

The spirit of the Renaissance is long gone and today's globalized and hesitant man, no matter ideology and confession, is the one that is deprived of resoluteness, of decision making, the one whose opinion doesn't matter. Article by Draško Miletić,

A Journey in Stone – Extracts of Wisdom p.9

More extracts of wisdom from Craig Weightman's book 'A Journey in Stone' – this month, we explore the 'Illusion of the Self and the Truth of Interdependency'

Masonic Cases

Son of Wales – A Freemason ?

During a detective hunt for the owner of a Masonic jewel, Paul Gardner discovered the extraordinary life of a true eccentric: Dr William Price, a Son of Wales, and a pioneer of cremation in Great Britain.

Two Perpendicular Parallel Lines

The point within a circle embordered by two perpendicular parallel lines, with the Holy Bible resting on the circle, is one of the most recognizable symbols in Freemasonry. It is also one which always raises a question. How can two lines be both perpendicular and parallel?

Masonic Regalia

Who are SOGLIA?

Society of Grand Lodges in Alliance (SOGLIA) is a confederation of Grand Freemason Obediences in which all members obey the principles of Regularity. Assembled annually, in different places of the world, in order to share fellowship and to promote Masonic tradition, SOGLIA members are respecting the autonomy of each Grand Lodge.

The Master Mason’s Handbook

Chapter 4 - The Exhortation - The opening part of the exhortation gives a convenient summary of the previous degrees and quite clearly indicates that the first inner meaning of the series is Birth, Life which is of course educational and preparatory for its sequel, and Death. By J.S.M Ward

Masonic Jewels

Masonic Podcasts

Our pick of the best Masonic Podcasts

Craftsmen Online

A weekly masonic podcast connecting Freemasons around the world with leadership development, Masonic education, and Masonic history. - New episodes each Monday - Subscribe to keep updated.

Old Tiler Talks – Why Men Love Freemasonry

The 'Old Tiler Talks' first published in 1925, by Carl Claudy, is a series of short anecdotal stories told in the setting of a new member asking an old Tiler for his opinion on various Masonic topics. These short articles are still very relevant, 100 years on, and hopefully provide some insight to new members …

Masonic Ties

The Order of the Dragon

Societas Draconistarum, meaning "Society of the Dragonists"– was a chivalric Order for selected nobility, founded in 1408 by Sigismund von Luxembourg, who through marriage became the King of Hungary (1387–1437) and later Holy Roman Emperor. The Order was fashioned after the military orders of the Crusades, requiring its initiates to defend the cross and fight …

Legends of the Craft 

Legends of the Craft podcast explores Science, Religion and Philosophy in search of the hidden wisdom of Nature. From historical tales of heroism and courage to great works of literature, no legend will go unexamined by Brothers Matias Cumsille and Aksel Suvari in their quest for Masonic inspiration.

Masonic Swords

Order of Charles XIII of Sweden

The following translation of the Manifesto of King JL Charles XIII of Sweden, on the occasion of his establishing the Masonic Order which bears his name, and of the Statutes of the said Order, may be interesting to our readers. The Freemason's Chronicle, Aug. 28, 1875

Masonic Art NFT

Digital Freemasonry NFT Marketplace

Tubal Cain Masonic Aprons

Tubal Cain Masonic Apron NFTs are a collection of 1,000 unique digital designed Masonic collectable aprons, available as real collectable aprons

MetaLodge

Helps those seeking the hidden mysteries of nature and science gain the occult knowledge and wisdom required to master their inner self and outer life.

Book Intro – A Text Book of Masonic Jurisprudence

An introduction to Albert Mackey's seminal work on Masonic Jurisprudence – the theory or philosophy of Masonic law. The Foundations of Masonic Law are to be found in the Landmarks, or Unwritten Law, and in the Ancient Constitutions, or the Written Law. These constitute the subject matter of the book.

Masonic KT Regalia

Book Review – Widows Sons

Outlaw Bikers or Masonic Ambassadors. Fully recognised and approved by the United Grand Lodge of England, 2018 marked the twentieth anniversary of the creation of the Widows Sons, with 2019 marking the fifteenth anniversary of the Widows Sons starting in the UK. Book by Wayne Owens.

Lewis Masonic Books

Reviews and new publications from Lewis Masonic

Book Review – Freemasonry & the Enlightenment

This superbly illustrated study of Free­ masonry’s influence on Western culture, especially in the 18th and early­19th centuries, has been recognised as one of the most original and important contributions towards a greater understanding of the Enlightenment published in recent times.

Join QCCC

How to join QCCC - the world’s first and oldest Masonic research society established over 135 years ago.

Book Review – Haunted Chambers

These women aren't supposed to have existed. But they did. "Haunted Chambers", for the first time ever, presents not only the most complete list of early women Freemasons but also as much detail about their lives as can still be found. By Karen Kidd

SQ Masonic Book Store

Selected Masonic Books available at Amazon

SQ Leadership Books

Selected Books on Leadership and Personal Development available at Amazon

Tom Ford

Hugo Boss

Clarks

SQ Style – Man

Stand out from the crowd with SQ’s Masonic essentials

SQ Style – Feminine

Stand out from the crowd with SQ’s Masonic essentials

Van Heusen

Calvin Klein

SQ Styles

Masonic Apparel made to order, unique designs by Tubal Cain Masonic NFT Artist

Tommy Hilfiger

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