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New guy from BA, OK!

Custer148

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Congratulations.

The memory work will go quicker this time, as you have a working knowledge of it now.
 
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jjjjjggggg

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Steve, I was initiated at the end of February, not January... and I wasn't passed till almost the end of April, almost two months. I worked about six days a week on the lecture with my mentor. I've also been reading a lot here and there. My point being is that I'm very enthusiastic about freemasonry and regret not having petitioned 10 years ago. I know that even after being raised that my journey isn't complete, not until the GAOTU calls me to the heavenly temple. Until then, there is still much for me to learn and lots of work in the quarries yet to do.

I am curious what the typical time frame is in your neck of the woods is.


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sjwb

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As I said, about one year between each degree... and, like you, I wish I had started a long time ago.... still, one foot in front of the other is both the way to start and continue any journey.


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jjjjjggggg

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Doh! Sorry steve, after rereading I saw that you had already answered my question, so much for my reading comprehension.

This would be an interesting topic to hear from the brothers about the pros and cons of moving up in the degrees. Typically in my jurisdiction there is a traditional mandate of waiting at least 28 days before moving on, but I think that you are allowed to turn in the lectures as soon as you are deemed ready by your mentor.


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sjwb

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Certainly I was told that it could be quicker than a year but that was not common and it was still only a reduction in time of a month or two so maybe 10 months not 12. I am very new to FM so It would good to hear from others in Australia about their experiences.
I just need a small lottery win so that I can spend more time on FM than at my paid employment! :))


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jwhoff

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One never stops absorbing masonry ... if he is truly working and learning.

The Fellowcraft degree is the stuff made of a lifetime of acquired knowledge. To sell it short would be criminal.

Treasure this degree brethren.
 

jjjjjggggg

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I'll be raised in two weeks... heard we will be receiving the grand master that night as well... No pressure or anything.


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jjjjjggggg

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Last night I was raised to the sublime degree of master mason. It was an incredible experience for which I am deeply grateful for. There were brothers not only from my lodge and the surrounding area, but brothers from other states and even one from Ireland! We also received the Grand Lodge officers, so I had the honor of being raised by the grand master of Oklahoma.

It's been an awesome journey, and no doubt freemasonry being a brotherhood aren't empty words. I'm very proud to call myself a freemason and only hope that now having been raised that I can pay forward the same to all those who come after me.

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jjjjjggggg

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Attended the Tulsa Valley Scottish Rite reunion this weekend... attained the 32nd degree... great experience, really enjoyed the 18th and 32nd degrees... here is a photo of me becoming a squire to a lodge brother, a knight of St. Andrew.

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Morris

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I'm enrolled in the Master Craftsman Program and College of Consistory. They have helped me understand a lot since my candidacy. I would recommend MCP if for nothing else than getting a great book for cheap.

Congratulations!
 

jjjjjggggg

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I'm enrolled in the Master Craftsman Program and College of Consistory. They have helped me understand a lot since my candidacy. I would recommend MCP if for nothing else than getting a great book for cheap.

Congratulations!

I intend to do all three MCPs next, then the CotC. The reunion had Pike's M&D on sale for $35 for the candidates... an offer I couldn't refuse!
 

Morris

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I intend to do all three MCPs next, then the CotC. The reunion had Pike's M&D on sale for $35 for the candidates... an offer I couldn't refuse!
Nice. I'm trying to get some of those annotated ones for our valley. I know we can get new member discount to get the price down. I think MCPIII gets you a cheaper Esoterika book also.
 
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