Here are nine movies with Masonic references to get you started on your movie binge night: (Feel free to add any other “Masonic” movies in the comment section below) The Man Who Would Be King (1975) North by Northwest (1959) The Game (1997) The Da Vinci Code (2006) Hobson’s Choice (1954) National Treasure (2004) Sons…
Category: Freemasonry
The call to refreshment is another instance where the student of Freemasonry must be aware of the history of early speculative Lodge practices in order to understand it. Early Lodges met chiefly in two circumstances, in Ale Houses and taverns, and in private homes. Ale Houses and taverns of that period were places of…
Grand Lodge Bulletin December 1969 A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE V.W. Bro. The Rev. J. W. Roberts, Grand Chaplin The message of Christmas is a universal one, although a Christian Festival, the joy and expectations of the season transcends creeds and definitive theology and creates in man renewed thoughts of love, compassion and hope. Even in…
An article by VW Bro. Barry D. Thom, St. Clair Lodge # 577 GL of Canada in the Prov. of Ontario (copied from Freemasons of Manitoba eNews July 24, 2022) . I was asked me if I would compose a paper on the Masonic ring. At that point, I had never thought about this as…
“Well, I know you’ll be glad to hear I am through learning the Work!” announced a young brother to the Old Past Master, “One more lesson and I’ll know all about Masonry!” “That’s fine, son. I congratulate you!” answered the Old Past Master. “Some conceit!” murmured another brother, as the satisfied young brother moved away….
-by: WB Bill Douglas I have chosen rhetoric as the subject of this short paper because it is something that affects us in our everyday lives and particularly in the lodge. We live in a multicultural society. Not just because it embodies the cultures of different nations, but also the cultures of different provinces,…
Before I began to lose my eyesight I was what the bookstores refer to as an avid reader. When I found or got word of an interesting book, I’d go and buy it and read it from cover to cover, including the preface, the introduction, the list of illustrations, everything, and if it…
GOING so soon?” asked the Old Tiler, as the New Brother reached for his hat and coat. “I have a most important Masonic mission to perform,” answered the New Brother, importantly. “That’s interesting,” answered the Old Tiler. “I like to see new brethren so interested they are trusted with important Masonic missions. Care…
We have the meanest Master in captivity!” stormed the New Brother to the Old Tiler. “Softly, softly!” cautioned the Old Tiler. “What has the poor man done now?” “Refused to help me out of trouble!” answered the New Brother. “And he could have done it, just as easy. . . . ” “Tell me about…