Masonic Traveler

The Master Mason

Nearly 6 months ago, on the day of the August, 2017, solar eclipse, I launched a project to publish the third book in the Symbolic Lodge series, The Master Mason. And, (almost) to the date of the January, 2018, lunar eclipse, that book went out to its backers and is available now to the public.

The Master Mason, our third step in becoming a Freemason, is out now.

The blurb for the book reads:

The Master Mason: The Reason of Being - A Treatise on the Third Degree of Freemasonry

Third, in the journey of the Symbolic Lodge, The Master Mason is a formal exploration of the symbolism and allegory at work in the third degree of Freemasonry.

Aug

The Master Mason needs your help

What a long road. After a series of unforeseen setbacks, life creeping up and doing what it does best and a few tweaks to the material — The Master Mason, A Treatise on the Third Degree of Freemasonry is ready to become a reality.

I present for you the campaign for The Master Mason — a Treatise on the Third Degree of Freemasonry.

Jul

The Masonic Apron

Of the many emblems of Freemasonry, none is more iconic that the lambskin apron. Alien outside of the lodge, under the tiled lodge it represents the totality of what it means to be a Mason. It’s said to be more noble than the Roman Eagle or the Golden Fleece, the Masonic apron is literally, the badge of a mason carried with him into the next existence.

Jul

God and Freemasonry

In this episode we look at a reading of Frank C. Higgins from The Beginning of Masonry. In this piece, Higgins explores the philosophical relationship of God and Freemasonry.

May

An Indispensable Item in the Lodge

New video exploring one piece of the indispensable furniture of the Lodge.

Apr

Faith in Freemasonry

The first rung in the theological ladder, Faith in Freemasonry is defined as "the evidence of things not seen." No less important than Hope and Charity, Faith is one of the first essential qualities essential to the qualification of a candidate.

Apr

Why Does Freemasonry Use Odd Symbols?

Why Does Freemasonry Use Odd Symbols? Part 7 in the What is Freemasonry, series.

Skulls, architectural tools, mallets, aprons... all of these weird things, why does Freemasonry use so many odd symbols? This question is at the heart of many detractors who like to speculate on their nefarious meanings. Let's find out by examining a few in this video.

Mar

Why is Freemasonry Considered a Ritual Practice?

What is Freemasonry? Part 6 - Why is Freemasonry a Ritual Practice? What makes something a “ritual?” Is it an evil connotation? Something sinister? Why then is Freemasonry considered a ritual practice? How could something so full of moral virtues practice something ritualistic?

So we wondered, why is Freemasonry considered a Ritual Practice?

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Mar

Is Freemasonry a Patriotic Body?

What is Freemasonry? - Part 4 - Is Freemasonry a Patriotic Body? A common connotation of Freemasonry is that it is a patriotic organization. While it suggests certain attributes of patriotism, the multi-national spread of the fraternity would suggest something other than a direct form of nationalistic adherence.

Feb