Category: Op-ed
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Charitable Works
Masonry isn’t just about hanging out as guys and diving into the esoterica of the symbolism of the order; it is also about service and bettering yourself.
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Extending Charity… To Yourself
Faith, Hope, and Charity. These are the three Masonic Graces most commonly displayed to the Public. Of these three, the greatest is Charity. Often, when we think of charity, our many philanthropic associations come to mind, or the lessons learned in the Entered Apprentice degree are what we focus on. Within this article, I’m going…
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The Educational
The Educational, by Ed Mortensen, Secretary of Damascus Lodge #10 What goes into an educational? Well, a speaker can talk on any interesting topic, but here are a few ideas and my thoughts:
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Further Discourse on Freemasonry and Stoicism
Do Freemasons practice Stoicism? Is the ancient Greek philosophy a cemented foundation of the teachings of our ancient and honorable society? Or, is it…
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The Good Mason
The Good Mason – Our public claim is that we make good men better. This is an interesting concept that Masonry, in and of itself, makes good men better. Such a claim is false…
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George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
In 1789, Worshipful George Washington delivered a proclamation establishing the date that the nation would participate in thanks giving, which…
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5 Ways to Perform Masonic Work
As you involve yourself in a Masonic life, you’ll come across many references to performing Masonic work and receiving Masonic…
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What It Means To Be A Freemason
Most people do not know a thing about Freemasonry. I’ll even go so far as to say that the majority of the general public doesn’t even know there’s such a thing as Freemasonry. Of those who do know something, the majority are misinformed.
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The Benefits of Being a Freemason
Over the course of my tenure as a Master Mason, I’ve been asked this question countless times.
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