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That Second Set of Tools

29 March 2024

By W Bro R Whiteley The Second Degree is perhaps the most important in Freemasonry, although not generally so regarded. It is ...

The Apprentice’s Tools

28 March 2024

The Apprentice’s Tools Within the symbolism of the working tools of the Entered Apprentice lays the intellectual and spiritual foundation ...

Freemasonry: A Framework for Meaningful Engagement in Retirement

27 March 2024

The Context of Retirement: As a 50-year-old Freemason, I've come to see retirement not just as a stage of life, but ...

A mason’s finishing tools

22 March 2024

Freemasonry is described in our ritual as a Progressive Science, the study of three degrees intended to teach making good ...

Harnessing Rituals for Life's Journey: The Masonic Perspective

14 March 2024

Ever considered the role of rituals in shaping our lives? Freemasonry, an ancient and respected fraternity, gives profound importance to ...

The Sun At Its Meridian

08 March 2024

Rooted in the practices of our Operative ancestors, this saying carries an important lesson for our modern lives, even if ...

Did you know that Freemasonry offers a unique blend of tradition and personal growth?

06 March 2024

Freemasonry not only upholds centuries-old traditions but also focuses on the personal and moral development of its members. The Mark ...

Is Forgiveness a Mark of Strength?

29 February 2024

Have you ever pondered over the concept of forgiveness and its place in the realm of manliness? The Art of ...

Freemasonry Unveiled: A Journey of Self-Development

15 February 2024

Answered - Is Freemasonry a Secret Society? This question often shrouds the Masonic order in mystery, piquing the curiosity of many. ...

The Transformative Power of Rituals: A Deep Dive into Their Role in Personal Development

06 February 2024

Have you ever considered how rituals shape our lives and identities? In our journey through the nature and power of ...

The Masonic Journey

17 January 2024

In Freemasonry, each degree ceremony marks the beginning of a new chapter, like embarking on a fresh career path or ...

Journey into Fatherhood: Freemasonry's Quiet Guidance

12 January 2024

By W Bro Mitchell Perrin Becoming a father is a life-altering experience, one which can bring forth a myriad of emotions, challenges, ...

People or programs?

04 January 2024

By Your Life Choices - Do you trust the algorithm? Computers continue to defy expectations about their capabilities, and it is happening ...

The enduring significance of fraternal institutions

02 November 2023

Fraternal institutions have played a vital role in societies throughout history, fostering brotherhood, camaraderie, and social cohesion. Despite the changing dynamics of ...

Be a volunteer

25 October 2023

Volunteer! ‘Volunteering is time willingly given for the common good and without financial gain’ – Volunteering Australia. In 2014 it was estimated ...

Shall I be a Mason

16 October 2023

This article is from Transactions of the Lodge Quatuor Coronati Vol 1 1888, pages 146–147, unaltered and as unearthed from ...

The Ashlars

14 August 2023

Within the body of a lodge there are three representations of the ashlar. In the northeast, we find the rough ...

If it's worth saying...it's worth saying well

07 August 2023

‘An outstanding voice is the most powerful instrument in the speaker’s tool box. Spending time to improve the way you ...

How to Talk Publicly About Freemasonry

30 July 2023

What to say when we are asked "What's Lodge" or "What's Freemasonry" Freemasonry has long been cloaked in an air of ...

Worries of a Master Mason

31 August 2022

Not all masons want to advance their masonic careers in their lodge. Many have good reasons for not wanting to ...