Masonry Is Like a Garden By Most Illustrious Companion John D. Barnes Past Most Illustrious Grand Master and Grand Treasurer, Grand Council of New Jersey Snow (Public Domain) In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer. – Albert Camus, Lyrical and Critical Essays My Companion: In spite of […]
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Regional Deputy Conference Call – October 25, 2021 Submitted by Stephen Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Cryptic Masons International Collar Photo Credit; MIC John Bridegroom On October 25, 2021, a conference call was held with the Regional Deputies. A summary of the call is below. Africa Not present – report sent via
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With Perseverance, Truth Will Be Found HereProvided by the Oklahoma Chapter and Council Education E-Newsletter (https://okyorkrite.com/)Extracted from the Articles & Papers Column in the September 2021 IssueMichael S. Wright Royal Master LogoPhoto Credit: MIC John Bridegroom This article originally appeared in the Fall 2017 issue of “The Cryptic Freemason” (Vol. 4, No. 1). The Royal
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Historical Summary of the Royal Master DegreeProvided by the Oklahoma Chapter and Council Education E-Newsletter (https://okyorkrite.com/)Extracted from the According to Mackey Column in the September 2021 Issue Albert Mackey (Public Domain) The following entry appears on pp. 650-651 of the 1912 edition of “An Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry and Its Kindred Sciences” by Albert G. Mackey.
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Freemasonry During the Civil War: Acts of Treason? Part Nine Submitted by Illustrious Companion Kevin A. Wheeler, District Inspector 4th District, Grand Council of Illinois IC Kevin A. Wheeler Conclusion My research paper dealt with a particularly sensitive topic, it dealt with events that occurred during the Civil War by Freemasons that were at
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Passing of MIC Robert K. A. Yaasi, 1940-2021 MIC Robert K. A. YaasiPast Most Illustrious Grand Master of the District of ColumbiaApril 10, 1940-September 10, 2021 Bro. Robert K. A Yaasi was initiated into Freemasonry on July 27, 1996. He was subsequently passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on August 24, 1996 and was later
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CMMRF: What is Giving Tuesday?Submitted By Right Puissant Companion G. Thomas TaylorGeneral Grand Principal Conductor of the Work CMMRF Logo Celebrated annually every Tuesday after Thanksgiving, The National Day of Giving is dedicated to encouraging giving among people and organizations to their communities to make the world a better place. Started in 2012, also known
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Freemasonry During the Civil War: Acts of Treason? Part Eight Submitted by Illustrious Companion Kevin A. Wheeler, District Inspector 4th District, Grand Council of Illinois IC Kevin A. Wheeler Problem Resolution The cause and effect here can be clearly identified when considering the instances where treasonous acts were committed by Freemasons on either side
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CMMRF: Giving Day 2021Submitted By Right Puissant Companion G. Thomas TaylorGeneral Grand Principal Conductor of the Work CMMRF Logo The first Tuesday after Thanksgiving is designated a Day of Giving to Charity. The Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation is a charity participating in the Day of Giving. This year the Day of Giving will be
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Albert G. Mackey on NumbersProvided by the Oklahoma Chapter and Council Education E-Newsletter (https://okyorkrite.com/)Extracted from the According to Mackey Column in the July 2021 Issue Albert Mackey (Public Domain) The following entry appears on pp. 520-521 of the 1912 edition of “An Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry and Its Kindred Sciences” by Albert G. Mackey. The symbolism
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