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Practive vs. Rehearsal

  A paper by Bro. Keith Becker Practice versus Rehearsal There is much confusion at times over the concept of practicing and rehearsing and I hope in this article to bring to light the truth behind each words meaning, how … Continue reading

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Politics in Freemasonry – Then and Now

In the not so distant past, Grand Masters, Grand Wardens and other elected officials were selected by Past Grand Masters and then revealed at the Grand Communication.  In recent years, that process has become more transparent and the membership has … Continue reading

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Secret Societies Myth

The Beehive So I was watching a special program on the Science cable channel about Secret Societies and I was left wondering where they get their information from.  The program covered a few of the groups that the conspiracy nuts … Continue reading

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Masonic Funerals in New York

A Masonic Funeral is a right of every Master Mason and the Grand Lodge of NY provides a format for that solemn occasion.  It is the prerogative of the Worshipful Master to perform the service, however, he may appoint another … Continue reading

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The “LPR” and Masonic Knowledge

The “LPR” and Masonic Knowledge Posted on January 21, 2013 by Anthony Mongelli, Jr. Before proceeding any further, we must address two things: The acronym “LPR.”  Pronounced “leaper,” it stands for Letter Perfect Ritualist.  A LPR is a Brother who has mastered the memorization and performance of Masonic … Continue reading

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The 24″ Gauge – An Emblem of Balance and Harmonization

The 24″ Gauge – An Emblem of Balance and Harmonization Posted on January 2, 2013 by Anthony Mongelli, Jr. NOTE: This article was originally published in the December 2012 issue of The Working Tools Masonic Magazine.  It is posted here through the kindness of … Continue reading

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On Brotherhood: A Few Brief Words

On Brotherhood: A Few Brief Words Posted on November 29, 2012 by Anthony Mongelli, Jr. The word “obligation” comes from the Latin word obligatus, meaning “bound.”  In obligatus we find a form of the root word, ligare, a verb, which means “to bind.”  When I obligate myself, therefore, … Continue reading

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Lucifer and the Craft

Lucifer and the Craft Posted on November 7, 2012 by Anthony Mongelli, Jr. This post was originally published as an article in the November 2012 issue of Living Stones Masonic Magazine.  It is published here with the kind permission of the owner and … Continue reading

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Membership Retention

The young men seeking admission and being accepted into our lodges today are not joining the Craft simply to discover the ‘quaint and curious stuff’ – passwords, odd gestures, or peculiar handshakes. They seek, expect, and deserve more – much … Continue reading

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Some Words to Newly Made Masons

Some Words to Newly Made Masons Posted on November 7, 2012 by Anthony Mongelli, Jr. As mentioned in a previous post (http://www.theblazingstart.blogspot.com/2012/09/i-am-happy-to-report-that-i-on-friday.html), the Masonic District of which I am a part raised a large number of Masons last year, and it seems likely … Continue reading

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