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?
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?
If I Ever Leave This World Alive
Dear Brethren, As we roll into August, the summer wanes and the Lodge often “goes dark,” with fewer special meetings planned. To allow you (and me) more opportunity to enjoy the remainder of the season, I’ll keep this brief and lighthearted.
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.
Where to Draw the Line
Where to Draw the Line Spring is here! How better to celebrate than with our Table Lodge? Well, and perhaps a few harmless pranks in the meantime. Actually, how does one define harmless?
The All-Seeing Eye
The All-Seeing Eye A Christmas gift, a 6” x 8” memory block of the All-Seeing Eye, was recently delivered to my home. It arrived in March because the production was limited to a small edition that would only be crafted for a few months.
Spring, Easter, and Wishful thinking
“Spring, Easter, and Wishful thinking” A common condition the student of the esoteric faces in their search for truth is misleading corollary, speculation, or wishful thinking presented as “fact.” Often “facts” are presented with little research or historical accuracy to support a claim.
Faith, Hope and Charity
Faith, Hope and Charity Great Architect of the Universe; Faith, Hope, and Charity, but the greatest of these is charity. As Masons this is what we are taught. It is better to give than to receive, to lend a helping hand to those in need. We do this for peace […]