Top 7 Misconceptions about Freemasonry in 2024
It is fair to say – public perceptions have changed, but misconceptions about Freemasons still exist Secret Society: One of the most widespread…
Faith
The Power of Belief: Shaping Human Conscience and Decision-Making Paradigms
In the intricate tapestry of human experience, our beliefs fundamentally shape our interpretation of reality.
Exciting future for trio of Barnoldswick Freemasons Lodges as new hall nears completion
A Masonic Lodge for the future is being prepared for a trio of Freemasons Lodges in Barnoldswick with a proud history.
The Man in Masonry
It is my task to review, or examine, with you the character of the mature mason. To do so we must first ask ourselves: What is maturity? No definition can better that of the dictionary — “the state of being, complete, perfect or ready.” Let us consider the aspect of completion
The Characteristics of a Freemason
As a point of departure and a brief introduction to our new member, let us look at him as he progresses through the various ceremonies involved in becoming a Freemason. During the course of his initiation, he was admonished to consider the volume of the sacred law an unerring standard of truth and justice and to regular his life by the divine precepts which it contains
Vatican Cleric Claims Catholics Can Be Freemasons
“Loge and Altar” is the name of the new book by the Viennese priest, ex-diplomat and Vatican employee Michael Heinrich Weninger, in which he explains in just under 500 pages why one can be a Catholic and a Freemason at the same time
Masonic Etiquette
The multiple uses and diversity in meanings of words have made it customary in academic papers to give a definition of key words or terms of the reference topic in order that the audience may better be enabled to distinguish, comprehend and appreciate the ‘whence-from’ and ‘whither-to’ of the speaker. Given the time at our disposal, I will restrict this to just a single definition of the terms ‘etiquette’ and ‘masonic’.
The Traditional History of The Order of Women Freemasons
Brethren, our order was formed in March 1908 when we were called The Honourable Fraternity of Antient Masonry. We are a regular Masonic Order open to all women, unlike Adoptive Masonry which restricts its membership to women who are fortunate to have Masons among their near family. As you know, we are open to all women of full age, of good report and holding a belief in a Supreme Being.
THE FIRST SPECULATIVE FREEMASON
The Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland2 January at 07:00 ·