The Tortoise and the Hare By Most Illustrious Companion John D. Barnes Past Most Illustrious Grand Master and Grand Treasurer, Grand Council of New Jersey The Tortoise and the Hare Photo Credit: wikimedia.org My Companion: In Aesop’s fable the Tortoise wins the race because the Hare fell asleep, and woke up too late to
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ShekelsBy Companion Jack A. HollowayIllustrous Associate Grand Chaplain, Grand Council of Florida Tribute Money by Masaccio Abraham listened to Ephron, and Abraham weighed out for Ephron the silver that he had named in the hearing of the Hittites, four hundred shekels of silver, according to the weights current amonth the merchants. Genesis 23:16 Each
General Grand Recorder\’s March 2020 UpdateStephen A. Balke General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Stephen A. Balke General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Greetings Companions! I hope this finds you well! Though many of us are under some level of self or other quarantine to adhere to social distancing guidelines or orders, I encourage
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March 20, 2020 EDICT No. 1 ***Clarification – The following EDICT applies only to Cryptic Councils that are under the direct supervision of the General Grand Council or acting under dispensation directly from the General Grand Council. Edit 3/26, Stephen A. Balke, GGR.*** Dear Companions, If your Grand Lodge has issued instructions with reference to the
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What is Short Gut Syndrome? Brian Ragain, RN Illustrious Companion Brian Ragain, RN, DDGIM OK Short Gut Syndrome happens primarily in premature babies when the intestines become infected with the wrong germs, with 10% of severely premature infants developing this disease. It is also known as Necrotizing EnteroColitis (NEC). This is a devastating illness that
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From the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International Education Committee Albert Mackey By Illustrious Companion Adam Hathaway, Chair, Cryptic Masons International Education Committee Albert Mackey (Public Domain) Good Companions and Brothers All, It is quite apropos at this time to highlight Brother Albert G. Mackey for two reasons: First, his birthday is March 12 – Please
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Staying Engaged Masonically Through COVID-19 Submitted by Will Highsmith, Editor, Decryption Computer (Photo Credit: unsplash.com Editor\’s Note: The examples here are ones I am personally aware of and utilize. We will be releasing a survey soon soliciting your opinion and thoughts on what ideas have on this subject. As most of the Masonic World is
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Grand Council of Indiana 2019 Ish Sodi BanquetSubmitted by Todd Carpenter, Arch 1 Officer and CMMRF Chair, Grand Council of Indiana Grand Council of Indiana The Grand Council of Indiana held their Annual Ish Sodi Banquet on October 12, 2019 at the Sahara Grotto in Southport, Indiana. The Ish Sodi Banquet is an special event
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From the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International Education Committee On the Number 7 By Illustrious Companion Benjamin Williams The Number 7 Photo Credit: pngplay.com Illustrious Companion Benjamin Williams is a Past Master, Past Excellent High Priest, Past Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of Colorado, and serves as the Department Commander for the Northwestern Department
March 13, 2020 Dear Companions, With the current expanding situation of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and the anxiety it is causing, the General Grand Council (Officers or Regional Deputies) will not be required to attend any Grand Sessions for the next 30 days. It is a Masonic fact of life that the majority of our officers are
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