Greetings Brethren, Saint John the Evangelist is celebrated each December by Freemasons. Together with Saint John the Baptist (The Holy St. John’s) they represent a balance between zeal, passion and…Learn MoreFrom the East – December 2024
Greetings Brethren, The Sprig of Acacia is one of our most impactful symbols in Masonry. In ritual it is found by a weary brother which leads to further discovery. The…Learn MoreFrom the East – November 2024
Greetings Brethren, The hoodwink, or blindfold, is material designed to cover the eyes. As Masons we attribute a deeper meaning to this simple cloth. We are taught on our first…Learn MoreFrom the East – October 2024
Greetings Brethren, During every Communication we say the words, “So Mote it Be.” To the experienced Mason it is second nature but, for the newly initiated it is an unfamiliar…Learn MoreFrom the East – September 2024
Greetings Brethren, In June we celebrate Saint John the Baptist. The Ritual regularly refers to the Holy Saints John (The Baptist and The Evangelist). Who was Saint John the Baptist…Learn MoreFrom the East – June 2024
Greetings Brethren, We are first introduced to “wise and serious truths” in the Entered Apprentice Degree and then during the Fellow Craft Degree. Each introduction was meant to focus your…Learn MoreFrom the East – May 2024
Greetings Brethren, The first sound that you hear within the Lodge is the sound of the Gavel. The judge calls a court to order while other organizations use the Gavel…Learn MoreFrom the East – April 2024
Greetings Brethren, In our ritual the Worshipful Master will “set the craft at labor and give them good and wholesome instruction.” Is this simply a part of ritual, following an…Learn MoreFrom the East – March 2024
Greetings Brethren, February includes many important dates to remember such as: President Washington’s Birthday, Presidents Day, Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday among others. As a nation we owe much to…Learn MoreFrom the East – February 2024
Greetings Brethren, As we begin the New Year, I would like to first thank WB Abellanosa for an excellent 2023. I would also like to thank all 2023 officers for…Learn MoreFrom the East – January 2024
