Greetings Brethren, The symbolic supports of Freemasonry, Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty, continue to offer valuable insights and guidance in the modern world. They call upon us to be lifelong learners,…Learn MoreFrom the East – November 2023
Greetings Brethren, As we look back on the Entered Apprentice Degree, we should take a moment to reflect on the symbolism that Earth holds as a pro-found and essential place…Learn MoreFrom the East – October 2023
Greetings Brethren, In this new digital age, where information flows freely and technology shapes our daily lives, the timeless symbols of the Masonic Square, Compass, and Level continue to offer…Learn MoreFrom the East – September 2023
Greetings Brethren, Dr. Jose P. Risal joined Logia Acacia No. 9 of the Gran Oriente de España in Madrid, Spain where he was (presumably initiated) in 1883. In 1889, Risal…Learn MoreFrom the East – June 2023
Greetings Brethren, During the Entered Apprentice Degree, the Rough and Perfect ashlar are two symbols that are briefly touched on. They rep-resent the journey of personal growth and development that…Learn MoreFrom the East – May 2023
Greetings Brethren, Throughout our Ritual and Communications we are reminded of the Three Distinct Knocks. For most the Three Distinct Knocks are simply a request to enter the Lodge. There…Learn MoreFrom the East – April 2023
Greetings Brethren, There is no doubt that Music can heighten and excite our experiences. It can move and sway our emotions. It can even recall memories long thought to be…Learn MoreFrom the East – March 2023
Greetings Brethren, As we approach our first Entered Apprentice Degree of the year, I ask that you take a moment and reflect on what you yourself had experienced that night.…Learn MoreFrom the East – February 2023
Greetings Brethren, As Freemasons, we are briefly introduced to Astronomy during our engagements as a Fellowcraft. Among the many Sciences presented to us that evening, it continues to hold onto…Learn MoreFrom the East – January 2023
Greetings Brethren, At this year’s Grand Lodge Annual Communication in Atlantic City, NJ, I had the good fortune of meeting and speaking with author, Kathleen Aldworth Foster. She spent a…Learn MoreFrom the East – December 2022
