Category Archives: Education

Golden Fleece – Roman Eagle

A frequent Masonic question is “What is the legend of the Golden Fleece and what is its relation to the lambskin apron and Roman Eagle?” The legend of the Golden Fleece has been handed down from time immemorial. Mythology tells … Continue reading

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The Holy Saints John

St. John the Baptist, the forerunner of Jesus, was a son of the Jewish priest Zacharias and of Elizabeth, who as a zealous judge of morality and undaunted preacher of repentance, obtained great celebrity, first in his native country, then … Continue reading

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Freemasonry in Our Everyday Lives

Soon after you were born, I expect that you were vaccinated against Smallpox. The discovery of this method of combating this dreadful disease was the work of W. Bro. Edward Jenner.   You may have had a serious accident or illness … Continue reading

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What Makes A Mason?

What makes you a Mason, O brother of mine? It isn’t the due-guard, nor is it the sign, It isn’t the jewel which hangs on your breast, It isn’t the apron in which you are dressed, It isn’t the step, … Continue reading

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An Explanation of The Allied Masonic Degrees

The Allied Masonic Degrees are detached degrees some of which, many years ago, were conferred under Craft warrants and formed part of the then loosely governed Freemasonry of the period. Many of these detached degrees became dormant in some places; … Continue reading

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Introduction To The Allied Masonic Degrees

The Allied Masonic Degrees are detached degrees, which, many years ago, were conferred under Craft Warrants and formed a part of the loosely governed Freemasonry, which afterward eliminated all save the three Craft degrees and the Royal Arch. All old … Continue reading

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Ark of the Covenant

The principal article of furniture in the Temple of Solomon at Jerusalem was the Ark of the Covenant. It was a small coffer or box which contained certain symbolic articles. It was surmounted by the cherubim and between the wings … Continue reading

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General Grand Chapter

The governing body for the Capitular Rite is referred to as the General Grand Chapter R.A.M. It is true that every Grand Chapter in the U.S.A. ‘has not seen fit to affiliate with the great Capitular family, but these are … Continue reading

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Definition of a Freemason

This article was taken from the the Officers’ Training Guide, revised in 1990 and original written by Bruce D. Hunt, Past Grand Master of Missouri. The real Freemason is distinguished from the rest of mankind by the uniform unrestrained rectitude of … Continue reading

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Nine Reasons For Being Loyal To Freemasonry

This article was written by the late George Peter, Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of NY.  Originally authored in the 80’s and reprinted in the 1990 revision of the Officers Training Guide, it still holds true today for Masons, not … Continue reading

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