From The West – The York Rite Grand Sessions
Trestleboard: From The West – The York Rite Grand Sessions I recently attended the Grand York Rite Sessions held this year in Bakersfield. This is the annual meeting of the York Rite bodies of freemasonry in California at which representatives from each chapter, council and commandery (the names after which […]
The Hurdles in Learning Ritual
The Hurdles in Learning Ritual by Benjamin Villanueva Memorization is an integral portion of our fraternity. The officers memorize ritual they deliver to candidates and candidates recite from memory their proficiencies.
Warden’s Lament
Warden’s Lament by Mike Miller One of my brothers recently sent me this old bit of humor which i will now share with you. masonic tradition is filled stories that teach a lesson and this one is no exception. we should pray that our years in masonry are as blessed […]
Grand Lodge Legislation, 2015
Grand Lodge Legislation, 2015 by Mike Miller, Junior Warden Several of our Brothers recently made the trip to the Grand Lodge Annual Communication in San Francisco. The sessions are open to all Master Masons and all members are encouraged to attend. An important part of this meeting is the election […]
Warden’s Lament
Warden’s Lament by Mike Miller, Junior Warden #ccmasons One of my brothers recently sent me this old bit of humor which I will now share with you. Masonic tradition is filled stories that teach a lesson and this one is no exception. We should pray that our years in Masonry […]
So Mote It Be
So Mote It Be by Mike Miller, Junior Warden Why do Freemasons end their prayers with “So mote it be”? We may ask ourselves, what do these words mean, and where did they originate?
Masonic Education
This month I would like to share the words of James A. Foshay, distinguished public school educator, Grand Master and later Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of California. As quoted from his Grand Oration of 1912, he sets forth his goals for Masonic education which are still relevant and […]