Of all the appointments to an office which is in the power of a newly installed Worshipful Master to make, there is none more important than that of the Senior Warden. The choice of the Worshipful Master’s successor, a position of great dignity and grave duties, is one that demands most careful consideration and that … Continue reading The Senior Warden
The following is a combination of theories as to the design of the Apron used in English Craft Freemasonry, and therefore does not take into account the many variants found in other countries and side orders. It is also important to note that the shapes and symbols are used in many esoteric arenas, and not … Continue reading The Apron – its symbolism and mysticism
The use of allegory and symbolism is a method of teaching that is still applied in Freemasonry today. The allegory is a figure of speech that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically of a moral nature and symbolism, in the words of Albert Pyke [1] is: “(…) the soul of Masonry. Every … Continue reading The pointed cubic stone in Freemasonry
Il est midi, c’est l’heure où les ouvriers, Délaissant leurs métaux, empoignant leurs outils, Vêtus de leurs gants blancs et de leur tablier, Entament leurs travaux en loge d’apprenti. Dans un endroit couvert, du haut de leurs trios ans, Chacun sur sa colonne, et face à l’orient, Fait le signe de l’ordre et se fait … Continue reading IL EST MIDI – une poème Maçonnique
Dr. Albert Gallatin Mackey [1] was an American medical doctor and is best known for his books and articles about Freemasonry. In particularly in 1858 he set forth his Twenty-five Ancient Landmarks to establish a universally-recognized method by which Freemasons across the globe, could operate. Mackey’s Landmarks have been studied and debated, yet remain the … Continue reading THE ANCIENT MASONIC LANDMARKS
The growing popularity of the idea of ‘observant’ Masonry has found brethren in all corners of the Craft asking the question of what exactly an observant Lodge is, and how they might go about increasing Masonic observance in their own Lodges. This document offers eight basic measures which, if observed, should result in the development … Continue reading SAVING FREEMASONRY
The life of Thomas Dunckerley was one of a major importance to the Craft. No other 18th century English Freemason occupied so many distinguished offices as he did. His story is an engaging reading that will also fill your mind with questions. Thomas ’s motto was “Fato non Merito” [1] and nothing summarises his life better … Continue reading Thomas Dunckerley – The founder of Mark Masonry
All men possess some real worth but Genius is a unique gift of God to man. The word “genius” signifies original, from the Latin of Gignor, to be born; or, older still, from the Greek of Gennao, to generate, to produce. A man may be a good historian, a good soldier or politician but only … Continue reading Robert Burns: A poet and a Freemason
