The Holy Saints John and Freemasonry
“…AND DEDICATED TO THE HOLY SAINTS JOHN” An inquiry into the designation of the Saints John as Patron Saints of Freemasonry by W.Bro. Harvey L….
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Esoteric Freemasonry A Growing Trend
The body of Freemasonry is comprised of many types of individuals whose Masonic pursuits vary according to that individual’s personality and interests. Freemasonry has been very aptly been compared to a complex tapestry composed of many colourful overlapping individual threads which taken as a whole form a larger picture.
Esotericism of the Game of Chess Related to Freemasonry
Chess is an ancient game of skill and strategy played within the confines of strictly defined rules of play, within which the participants have the…
California Freemason Claims Industry Awards
The Masons of California’s reputation as a national communications leader continued to expand this year with industry recognitions. Best Use of Digital…
California Freemasons to hold a Ritual Competition
In 2018, Grand Lodge we will once again hold a Ritual Competition to recognize the importance of ritual excellence within our jurisdiction. The purpose of…
A Delicious Historical Tradition – 105th Jam and Jelly Day
On August 19, 2017, the Masonic Home welcomed its 105th Jam and Jelly Day. Every year since 1912, the East Bay Past Matrons’ Association of the Order of…
King Camp Gillette – Freemason & Innovator
Gillette was born on January 5th, 1855 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He was later raised in Chicago, Illinois with his entire family surviving the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 when he was 16.
John Wayne, Freemason, Actor & Fiercely patriotic American with rugged individualism
Born Marion Morrison, “the Duke” appeared or starred in over 200 films in his fifty-year career, winning an Oscar for “True Grit,” in 1969. Remembered for his definition of the American individualist of a mythical wild west, he came to represent America to several generations of movie-goers.
The Point Within a Circle
As Masons, we are all introduced during our ritual lectures to the Masonic symbol of the Point Within a Circle, and instructed in its’ allusion. The most interesting thing to me during my own such introduction was that the figure representing this symbol contained not only a point within a circle, but also two straight vertical lines touching the sides of the circle. It was explained during the ensuing lecture that these lines represented the two Holy Saints John, namely John the Baptist, and John the Evangelist. This struck me as peculiar to say the least, and I have been trying to figure out this peculiarity ever since.
Celebrating 100 Years of Masonic Relief in Covina
On June 26, 2016, thousands of Masonic family members and friends came to the Masonic Home at Covina to take part in the campus’ highly anticipated centennial celebration.