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Northwest Region HappeningsSubmitted by Stephen Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Cryptic Masons International Collar Photo Credit; MIC John Bridegroom   On July 9, a regional conference call was held wih the Northwest Region Grand Recorders. These calls will be mentioned in the Decryption as a way to nofify every Companion of what is

Masonic Calendars By Companion Scott A. Schwartzberg, Guest AuthorSubmission to the General Grand Council Education Committee Companion Scott A. Schwartzberg As humans, we like to commemorate when something happened, so we invented calendars to keep track of time. We have days of the week, but every seven days, we start back at the beginning. We

The Master Plan By Most Illustrious Companion John D. Barnes Past Most Illustrious Grand Master and Grand Treasurer, Grand Council of New Jersey Temple Plan(Photo Credit: mastermason.com)   \’Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation.\’ -Robert H. Schuller My Companion: In the Tapestry of Life, each of us may only see a few threads.

Puzzle – Regalia & Accessories Word Find By Right Illustrious Companion Jarod Stanley Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Mississippi RIC Jarod Stanley Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Mississippi   This week\’s puzzle:

The Road Less Traveled By Companion Jack A. HollowayIllustrous Associate Grand Chaplain, Grand Council of Florida Two Roads Diverged Into a Wood (Photo Credit: medium.com)   \”Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But

Rituals of the York Rite By Companion Scott A. Schwartzberg, Guest AuthorSubmission to the General Grand Council Education Committee Companion Scott A. Schwartzberg In the United States, the York Rite is one of the Appendant Bodies that a Freemason may join to further his knowledge. In other parts of the world, this Rite is also

Labor for the Future By Most Illustrious Companion John D. Barnes Past Most Illustrious Grand Master and Grand Treasurer, Grand Council of New Jersey Masonic Tenets Photo Credit: luikerwaal.com   \’Somebody is sitting in the shade today because somebody planted a seed a very long time ago.\’ -Les Brown My Companion: The principle tenets of

Puzzle – Authors & Poets Word Find By Right Illustrious Companion Jarod Stanley Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Mississippi RIC Jarod Stanley Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Mississippi   This week\’s puzzle:

A Confrontation With Jeremiah By Companion Jack A. HollowayIllustrous Associate Grand Chaplain, Grand Council of Florida Jeremiah, as depicted by Michelangelo from the Sistine Chapel Ceiling (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)   You will say in that day: \”I will give thanks to you, O LORD, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away,

Triennial Assembly of the General Grand CouncilSubmitted by the Board of Trustees, General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International   PDF of Announcement Greetings Companions, After deliberation and due consideration to the many contributing factors affecting the Triennial Assembly, the Trustees of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International hereby announce that: The Triennial