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 […]
Catching the Spirit
Catching the Spirit by Adam Wolf #ccmasons As we approach Halloween or All Hallow’s Eve, also known as All Saint’s Eve, I feel it is appropriate to devote this month’s article some interesting facts about Brother Harry Houdini. Harry Houdini (born Erik Weisz, later Ehrich Weiss or Harry Weiss; March […]
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.
September Trestleboard 2015
Our September Trestleboard 2015 is out! #ccmasons Visit our Trestleboard page for more information or click the links below for access to the version of your liking.
Beauty To Adorn: The Importance Of Lodge Architecture
Beauty to adorn: The Importance of Lodge Architecture Written by Curtis Scott Shumaker, Senior Deacon Members of Culver City-Foshay Lodge who have not visited many other lodges may not fully realize how fortunate we are to have our building.
The Oculists and the Copiale Cipher
The Oculists and the Copiale Cipher by Bryan Godwin, Tiler #ccmasons Ciphers, cryptography, secret codes, modes of recognition; these are all some of the more fascinating and genuinely hidden parts of the Masonic tradition. Indeed, much information and misinformation surrounding our fraternity has stemmed from our use of ciphers to […]
A Prayer Is A Healthy Thought
A Prayer is a Healthy Thought by Simbawani Anad for Edward Calzaretto, Chaplain #ccmasons In the name of the Divine Architect of the Universe, to Whom are due our acknowledgements of divine aid for all days to come, let us turn our thought to those recovering from sickness and distress!
All That Is Required
All That Is Required, by Andrew Merenbach #ccmasons Dear Brethren, September has arrived, and with it the somber recollection of tragic events fourteen years ago in New York City. Our hearts go out to those who have suffered, those who know those who have suffered, and to the nation—a country […]
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?
Worst Mistake
Worst Mistake by Sam House, Senior Warden #ccmasons The recent discussion regarding the restoration of the lodge library and its flooring has motivated me to research the topic. I am neither a carpenter nor a licensed building contractor, but there is a wealth of information at my fingertips, if I […]
The Chamber of Reflection
The Chamber of Reflection by Adam Wolf #ccmasons Masonry is a journey for which one must prepare properly. One way this is accomplished in many American lodges, and indeed in our own Culver City-Foshay Lodge, is by means of The Chamber of Reflection.