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Re: Traditional observance lodges are they good fo "Each lodge should adopt some kind of a dress code. If a man can't be bothered to wash his face and put on a clean pair of pants before walking through the door of a Masonic Temple he doesn't need to be there. If you don't care whether a man...

Had this exact scenario happen at my wife's church about a year ago. I happened to go that day to support my wife, and the man preaching (not the regular pastor) decided to take a 10 minute anti-Masonic, anti-Scottish Rite rant. Of course, all his babbling was from complete misinformation he'd...

...and long overdue.

My brother, keep your head high. Remember this is a marathon, not a sprint. Also remember, all those wonderful brethren on the sidelines, EVERY one of them are pulling for you...they have stood where you stand and are rooting for you internally as you give your proficiency. No one wants to...

I believe the reasons vary as much as the brothers that come into lodge. If I had to pinpoint a couple of reasons, though, I would say to belong to something ancient that is bigger than yourself, and to discover our true purpose for walking on this sacred earth. That doesn't sum up every...

Re: Traditional observance lodges are they good fo I think the purpose of the TO Lodge is not the fancy dress and fancy dinners, but bringing back the reverence, education and solemnity to the Lodge Room in order to bring back purpose for many men coming to lodge. If you look at the data, it...

Enjoy your journey, and good luck, brother. Freemason Connect HD

Welcome brother, and Thank You for all your service <salute> Freemason Connect HD

Re: Hello Brotheren Welcome brother...the journey has only begun. Freemason Connect HD

Yes, it doesn't have any of the things I listed, hence why I stated they have a different style. The layout and simplicity was what I was trying to get across...gotta take the whole statement into context. Freemason Connect HD

Having just moved and looking at many different lodge sites, and I can tell you from my point of view. Keep It Simple. Brothers or outsiders perusing your site or Facebook want to know three things, in my opinion. 1. The time of your stated meetings. This should be on your front page, brethren...

Let no human or religion steal the Divine gift you've been given. Not one person can develop your consciousness for you, but you. Religions are a wonderful tool for successful spirituality, if used properly, but most miss the mark and let it become "the knowledge", instead of the tool to develop...

Re: Traditional observance lodges are they good fo That is a very valid point, Bro. Jones, and when you put it in that context, it makes sense. Now......trying to figure out how to get that idea past the Mrs., lol!

Re: Traditional observance lodges are they good fo I completely agree! I have also seen that some of the lodge dues for T. O. are 1k and above per year! Ouch. For the average brother, this just isn't feasible. I feel there needs to be a balance struck between high costs and the el cheapo...

It explains a lot of the origins of our degrees, and when you see the degrees after reading this book, they will take on a new dimension with an even deeper meaning. Bro. Tim Hogan (the author), is in my Valley of Denver SR, and he's well known for his massive amount of research and knowledge...

Personally: The Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor and Guide Morals and Dogma, Annotated Esoterika Coil's Masonic Encyclopedia The Alchemical Keys To Masonic Ritual

Get every Brother's name that assisted in presenting your degree. Even a couple of years down the road, those men will mean the world to you. For me personally, a few have even since passed to their reward. I would've liked to go back and write a personal "thank you" card to each of those Brethren.

There are some beautiful rings on here. I've got a question, Brethren. Has any Brother gotten a ring tattooed on his finger? I've actually considered doing this, and if any Brother has...would love to see some pics of it!

Congratulations, Brother. It will be a day you will never forget!

Bro. Hoff, you'll have to send me a PM, because my post count is apparently not enough yet to send PM's, lol. Thanks.