From The Inspector
From The Inspector by Justin J. Daza-Ritchie. P.M.,Inspector, 709th Masonic District Dear Brethren, This summer the Inspectors from across Southern California met to discuss the upcoming Masonic year, and the several priorities Masons have identified at town hall meetings held across the state. There was response from thousands of brothers, […]
XIV World Conference of Regular Masonic Grand Lodges
A Display of National Heritage – XIV World Conference of Regular Masonic Grand Lodges Credit to the Grand Lodge of California Masonic leaders from throughout the world are preparing to convene at the California Masonic Memorial Temple in San Francisco for the XIV World Conference of Regular Masonic Grand Lodges. […]
Cause of Masonry
Cause of Masonry by Justin J. Daza-Ritchie. P.M., Inspector, 709th Masonic District Greetings Brethren, It is always a pleasure to address you, my brethren, through your bulletin. It is a labor, to be sure, to produce it. I was just recently at a Town Hall Meeting. Our Grand Master, Most […]
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 […]
Pride and Conscience
Pride and Conscience by Sam House, Senior Warden #ccmasons My Brothers, A recent encounter with a stranger has led me to contemplate my association with freemasonry and my patriotism. This person was extremely proud of her national heritage, which I find acceptable to a point. It is the extent at […]
15th Annual California Masonic Symposium
Program Description Please join us for the 15th Annual California Masonic Symposium: Freemasonry and the Creation of the American Republic.
When Time Shall Be No More
Why do we honor our dead? Is it out of love and respect, or is it out of duty?
The Chamber of Reflection
The Chamber of Reflection, dark, mysterious, and full of reminders of mortality, is one of the most overtly esoteric devices used in Freemasonry and, at times, has been controversial. It is intended to bestow upon a candidate somber feelings in respect to his own mortality, and emphasize the profundity of […]
Poetry by Dr. Rob Morris
In an effort to provide stimulating content to the Brethren, rather than the transcribed ramblings of your pensive Senior Warden’s stream of consciousness, I have unearthed some poetic Masonic gems from the vast quarry known as google. Enjoy, my Brethren!
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 […]
Grand Lodge, an Exceptional Experience
Greetings, Brethren! Soon, the Grand Lodge of California will hold its 166th Annual Communication. It will take place in San Francisco during the weekend of October 9-11. Please join us for this special celebration at the California Masonic Memorial Temple in that great city. If you are a Master Mason […]
In Praise of the Mystical Light
SPECIAL EVENT In Praise of the Mystical Light Please join us Wednesday Evening, April 29th at 7:00 PM for a special presentation, “In Praise of the Mystical Light,” by Worshipful Brother Merrick Rees Hamer.