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    Grips?

    I will use the grips as part of examining a visiting brother in lodge who has presented a dues card from a recognized lodge. Alternatively, the Tyler's Oath can be administered but I have found out that not all jurisdictions (including mine) require the newly raised MM to know the Oath. I agree...
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    Protect your S&C

    Brother, fraternal greetings and congratulations on your raising. Different jurisdictions do things differently. It is demonstrative of our diverse cultures. I, for one, will not have a Masonic question and answer session with someone off the street claiming to be a Mason. I would politely ask...
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    Your Ring

    Bro. Anthony, Your patience will be well rewarded. :) To answer your question: Yes, the wisdom, or "light," will be revealed to you. However, let me share with you this thought: When you are raised to the degree of a Master Mason, you may have even more questions than you had when you first...
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    Your Ring

    Fraternal Greetings, Bro. Anthony, As you've already experienced, the fraternity has a story behind the lessons it teaches. When you experience the narrative, the ring will have meaning to you. Anyone can go out and buy a ring and wear it, however, a Master Mason knows the "light" behind it...
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    Views on a Travelling Entered Apprentice

    Same in Montana. I would encourage EAs and FCs to travel with their mentor to lodges within their jurisdiction to see the degree work pertaining to the degree they have attained.
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    Wearing the S&C in Public

    Greetings Bro. Roy, Many of us are proud of our Masonic journey but due to either the kind of work we do or the community we live in or both it may be best to not wear/display any rings or emblems. I know fellow brothers who are in law enforcement and they do not wear rings on the job. I know...
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