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Here is a quote I thought appropriate: "The teachings of Jesus were summarizes in these words: 'Thou shalt love thy Lord your God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all they mind. "'This is the first great commandment. "'And the second is like unto it, thou shalt love they...

They are different. It probably also has a lot to do with the person as well as to where they end up travalling through on their Journey. This topic was brought up in a fairly confrontational way, or at least in a manner that can easily lead to argument and disharmony. I would be hard-pressed to...

My wife and I just petitioned the Grapevine OES Chapter. I understand when membership was swelling in masonry that you wanted to keep OES only to wives of masons, but it clearly needs to be updated to include qualified non-Masonic affilliated women. That being said...I wonder what the...

I guess that would be me! :-) What a great evening and you had a fantastic degree team. Those guys at Keller really have it down...you have a great family there. (And I think that it is actually "those whom participated in it," since we wouldn't be the subject of the sentence...not to be picky...

Within the respective body. The breast jewels are apparently a British thing. I'm still not clear as to when or why they would wear them. For instance, their Mark Master and Ark Mariner Degrees are governed by the same body. so when/why would you wear either one of the breast jewels to Lodge...

So I've been looking around and seeing all kinds of Masonic regalia for various degrees in appendent bodies. What I'm mainly seeing is references to their use in Europe. What are our (Texas and/or U.S.) traditions and rules for wearing breast jewels for degrees, past master, honorary jewels...

I recently traveled to Little Rock on business and found a Lodge to visit. They had a Candidate being Initiated so I was able to see the Arkansas Brothers at Work. It was really beautiful. I was most impressed! Visiting Lodges has been one of my favorite parts of my Journey. Within Texas has...

I must say...in 1942, I would have been focusing on real issues in the world...like in... ...I don't know... ... ...New Zealand, or something. Wasn't there something big going on there in 1942?

Interesting...I was just going through some books and I ran across this quote that mentions the mystic chain. It is a quote from an esoteric/exoteric book from the 1800's. It is not a Masonic book (though it was organized with a bunch of them on my computer). So it looks to have been a pretty...

Me = @$$H0L3 I apologize Brother. I was being facetious, but it was completely uncalled for. You've gotten a hell of a thread going. Keep it up.

THurse...I love you as a Brother...but you never cease to confuse the hell out of me!

I'm also a member of an organization that posts articles as part of a mailing list. You have to he a Master Mason to be on the mailing list. Should we recommend they be recognized? Or are they just verifying their audience using that method? Giving out a "dues card", lapel pin and a poster as...

Actually it was perfect timing! It made me look for an answer and to also defend it. So now if anybody hassles me about being a member, I'll be able to bring my "A-Game"...

I just received this email response from Brother Bo, President of The Masonic Society: "Brother Graham, The Masonic Society is an International Research Society that publishes a quarterly journal. We are not a Masonic lodge, order, conclave, or encampment, nor do we claim Masonic authority...

I guess it boils down to the definition of "organization." Do they have a Charter, By-Laws, Corporate Officers? It is pretty open to interpretation (like all "great" laws), so I would imagine that whomever is the decision-maker is would have the ultimate say. Another interesting thought is that...

I was wondering the same thing about the Masonic Society...are they on the list? Do they need to be?

Whoa, whoa, WHOA!!! I still want my Masonic Golf Club: "Sons from Dimpled, White-Balls" to be a recognized Masonic Body! I thought we were only blocking Motorcyclists! I think this thread is getting a little off course!

This is exactly what will help membership retention...attending Lodge and leading by example. Very few people are interested in attending any function where the Tiler has to speak in two tones of voice and hop in and out of the door to Tile the Lodge. If Brothers would apportion their time...

I've rarely even seen the Stewards sit beside the West with the rods (or wands, are they synonymous or am I confused?). I've been to a few Lodges and in only one do they sit there regularly. I was also reading that newer Brothers should sit in the North and the Past Masters should sit in the...

Ends in a "Y"--starts with a Tuesda? I'll be in Little Rock if it's in January though. I'll see about having a proxy there to represent MoT. I'm excited for you, but bummed I may not be able to witness it! ... But just roll with it and be in a contemplative mood. You'll have a lot to think about.