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If the G were for God, it would be a D for Dios in Latin American countries. But Grand Architect would be Gran Arquitecto so... Any Brothers from Spanish speaking Lodges out there care to assist in solving this mystery?

Very interesting! Thank you, Brothers. Pretty much makes the G stand for Geometry. (Masonry)

Right? Great Architect, God or Geometry? Coud make the letter an M, a D or a G in Spanish depending on the meaning. G is all encompassing in English and has multiple meanings.

The only threads that I saw on the Square and Compass emblem were very old, so I am posting it here. I will apologize in advance if this is the incorrect thread for this emblem question. I saw in an old thread by Brother Bloke that you have the letter G in Australia. I was under the...

Thank you, Brother Bloke!

I did a Search for Masonic Emblems and was directed to this thread. I will continue searching. Still have not gotten an answer. Thanks

Here's a good one. I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on how to wear a Masonic ring. I have heard everything from wearing the emblem facing you if you have never been a Master of a Lodge and toward everyone else away from you if you have been a WM. I have heard that it depends on the...

Hello Everyone, I noticed a Lodge in my small town called the Odd Fellows. Research shows that there is nothing about the Odd Fellows which conflicts with Freemasonry. It seems as long as you do not conduct F and A Masonic Communication with the group that it is perfectly OK to be a part of...

Welcome Brother. There is a lot of material regarding symbolism out there. History is a little more difficult as it is easy to get into the trap of finding what you wanted to find, ie, Knights Templar and Egyptian Pharo stories. I recommend sticking to books written by Masons at first. Take...

I just spoke with the Grand Lodge of Florida. There is no written definition of "Masonic Communication". It is understood to be any communication that you would have to be a Grand Lodge Mason to participate in. This would include anything that happens inside of a Lodge at Labor. Also, the...

Thank you, Brothers. I am happy to say that even in Florida, the Grand Lodge is discussing cooperation and communication with Prince Hall Lodges and most Florida Masons agree that the time is well past due for this. So yes, the short answer is that a Mason operates under his US State Grand...

The Masonic Obligation taken in Florida includes a phrase relating to not having Masonic communication with members of "clandestine" Lodges. Yet this term seems to apply to various groups depending on which State you are in. Some Southern states do not recognize Prince Hall Lodges for example...

Hello again Gents. I thought that I should follow Brother Glen Cook's advice and take some time to get to know this forum before making any further criticism. I am only trying to take an active role and participate in Masonry wherever I can, and I have read lots of positive commentary on this...

An answer to a very old post. Joscar Poerschke of South Miami Florida Lodge has a site for Avangard Masonic music. I have heard him play and he has material for all of the degrees. Site is: https://www.masonicavantgarde.com/

Treasurer Marathon Lodge 323 Florida Keys

As it relates to "Esoteric Freemasonry", I enjoyed the additional degrees of the Scottish Rite. Taking the greatest teachings of all of the various religious beliefs throughout the World, one of the many that stood out in my mind was allowing everyone to exercise Freedom of thought. Though I...

Music accompaniment enhances all Masonic Rituals and Memorial services. I play music for my Lodge in the Florida Keys and am looking for any input on Masonic music. There are specific songs associated with the degrees, but I have found most of the material to be improvisational. I found two...

Welcome Brother. Keep learning. Keep moving. The journey continues. If you want to continue to grow, look into the local chapter of Scottish Rite, York Rite or Shriners. Best think that I have ever done. If you drive down to the keys, make sure and stop in at one of our Lodges, Tavernier...

Bottom line is just keep going to meetings. I went for three years before I was initiated. Some Lodges move a little slower than others. Make yourself know, be a good man, show interest, help clean up the kitchen after dinner. You'll get there. There is very little that a good man can...

Brother, does a perpetual membership in one State cover dues forever in all States in the USA?