Passing of MIC Kerry Sluss, 1954-2021 MIC Kerry SlussPast Most Illustrious Grand Master of KentuckyMarch 4, 1954 – December 30, 2021 After a full and happy life dedicated to God, his family, and service to his community, Kerry Sluss passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. He will be deeply missed by his wife of
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Defining Esoteric Masonry Submitted by Illustrious Companion Kevin A. Wheeler, District Inspector 4th District, Grand Council of Illinois IC Kevin A. Wheeler There are many reasons why men choose to become Freemasons, some of these reasons include a thirst for knowledge, a want for belonging, connections whether political or not, etc. However, once you
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The CherubimProvided by the Oklahoma Chapter and Council Education E-Newsletter (https://okyorkrite.com/)Extracted from the Articles and Papers Column in the January 2022 Issue Ark of the Covenant (Public Domain) This article originally appeared 180 years ago on pp. 32-33 of the December 31st, 1841 issue of “The Freemasons’ Quarterly Review.” The mind of man is so
The Crypt of Your Heart By Most Illustrious Companion John D. Barnes Past Most Illustrious Grand Master and Grand Treasurer, Grand Council of New Jersey La Sainte Chapelle(Public Domain) My Companion: A crypt is not an unlit, dirty place, fit only for burying something. It is a place of strength and beauty. It is
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CMMRF: 2021 in ReviewSubmitted By Right Puissant Companion G. Thomas TaylorGeneral Grand Principal Conductor of the Work CMMRF Logo At the beginning of 2021 the Board established a very aggressive goal for fund raising. The goal was established as $500,000, or more than 50% of previous amounts. While we knew the goal was aggressive, we
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History and Symbolism of the Stone of FoundationProvided by the Oklahoma Chapter and Council Education E-Newsletter (https://okyorkrite.com/)Extracted from the It\’s Monitorial Column in the November 2021 Issue Albert Mackey (Public Domain) The following entry appears on pp. 722-727 of the 1912 edition of “An Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry and Its Kindred Sciences” by Albert G. Mackey.
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The Chain of Friendship By Most Illustrious Companion John D. Barnes Past Most Illustrious Grand Master and Grand Treasurer, Grand Council of New Jersey MIC John D. Barnes Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of New Jersey My Companion: In the opening of your Council, the Deputy Illustrious Master talks about polishing the chain of
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Online and In-Person January 2022 York Rite Leadership OpportunitiesSubmitted by Stephen Balke, York Rite Leadership Faculty York Rite Leadership Logo Professional leadership development courses offered to all Members of the Masonic Family. (Lodge, York Rite, Scottish Rite, OES, DeMolay, Rainbow, Jobs Daughters, etc.) Start 2022 for your Lodge or Masonic Group with a super charge!
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The SuperstructureProvided by the Oklahoma Chapter and Council Education E-Newsletter (https://okyorkrite.com/)Extracted from the Articles and Papers Column in the November 2021 IssueBy William L. Wilmshurst Masonic Cornerstone (Photo Credit: Wikimedia) This article is excerpted from Chapter II: Light on the Way of the text “The Masonic Initiation.” The novitiate Mason is taught to regard his
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Celebrate Wholeheartedly! By Most Illustrious Companion John D. Barnes Past Most Illustrious Grand Master and Grand Treasurer, Grand Council of New Jersey Happy Holidays (Public Domain) Keep your eyes open to your mercies. The man who forgets to be thankful has fallen asleep in life. – Robert Louis Stevenson My Companion: In the Select Degree,
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