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"If no mention is made of Chamber of Reflection in the book of constitutions and bylaws then it's allowed. This is a basic point of Masonic jurisprudence - That which is not forbidden is allowed. " Now, I mean this in the most affectionate, fraternal way, but that's the silliest idea I've ever...

"I suggest that if it is done before the degree starts or after the degree ends then it should be outside of the authority of GL to decide. A chamber or reflection happens before the candidate comes through the door. As such it is an event that takes place before the degree ritual starts and is...

sorry. deleted. Misread previous post

In 1996, the Bishop of Lincoln clamped down a bit. http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=2863

We're conferring the Lodge of Perfection degrees, 4-14, two at a time over a five month period. Tom Ball Rio Grande Lodge of Perfection Weslaco, tx

"But I think they practiced what Christ specifically preached and put it to use." Could you provide some anecdote from their history that illustrates this? I know of no charitable work they engaged in. Their primary focus was warfare.

Sources, please. They were a religious order living basically under the same rules as Cistercian monks. What indicates that they viewed Christianity differently from the rest of Europe?

This idea has always kind of puzzled me. Aside from espousing the Christian religion, what "philosophy" do you think we share with the historic Templars?

I don't want to sound like I'm being personal here, but you seem to be presenting yourself like a journalist. If I was a present or past officer, I would in no way be inclined to respond to an interrogation like that. There are a lot of masons in Texas, and I'm sure our leadership all get a...

I suppose that instead of "mainstream," at least on this continent, you could refer to a grand lodge as participating in the CGMNA.

What questions do you need RW. Broughton to answer about the compact?

I keep running across paddles when I hunt ebay for masonic stuff. What's up with that?

You say you left the clandestine lodge. Did they give you any written acknowledgement that they didn't consider you a member any more? If they don't have a formal method of withdrawing from their membership, then I think a copy of a registered letter sent by you to the clandestine lodge might...

If you are up front about it, and give the lodge you are petitioning a document showing you left the clandestine body, you should be treated just like any other first time petitioner. As for contacting them, if the email isn't working, I would use the PO box shown on their listing...

Are you wanting to join a lodge of the Grand Lodge of Texas, or the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Texas? Either way, the grand lodge website has a section showing contact information for all the lodges.

All sounds very strange to my ears, but I'll decline to judge the practices and traditions of another jurisdiction, particularly after only hearing one side of a story. I observe that this grand lodge raised 82 men at one time at their last meeting.

Anything by Harry Carr.

Freemasons Book of the Royal Arch by Bernard Jones.

I don't believe I said anything about me needing a copy of M&D. I need to know whether a the course requires one.

Somebody who's in the MC program, please tell me...does a person need to have M and D in order to adequately work through that course? Tom Ball