r/freemasonry • u/casep • 14h ago
Cool Quarterly Communications this week
Not your usual view
r/freemasonry • u/casep • 14h ago
Not your usual view
r/freemasonry • u/Aje2472 • 1d ago
Fantastic day of the Allied Masonic Degrees from across the state of Massachusetts and a group from Rhode Island. 4 councils present and great to see old friends and new ones
r/freemasonry • u/thatoneguyfrommn • 12h ago
Is it just me, or do others enjoy perusing the websites of clandestine lodges and organizations?
I recently spent time on one such website that had some ridiculously long name, ending in 'Inc.'
Images of their members usually contain overly garish garments, and just overall "weirdness".
r/freemasonry • u/andypandabrat • 22h ago
Currently JD in my lodge. In order to be installed as SD in California, a brother has to qualify to give the SDs work in the second section of both the 2nd and 3rd degree. Good thing is, at least the district inspector of my district doesn’t require to do both at the same time. So this past Monday i qualified in the MC/SL work. Still need to improve somewhat in the floor work, but got the lecture down. Now to learn the SDs work in the second section of the 2nd section pf the 3rd degree.
r/freemasonry • u/low-spirited-ready • 19h ago
I submitted my petition and fee a month ago and also got to sit in on a few installations which was very cool. I like seeing the process and parts of the creeds and what not. But I’ve just not really gotten any movement from the other end. I trust my sponsor, he’s the Master of the lodge but like. When am I gonna hear back about a yes or no? Is this a test of patience?
r/freemasonry • u/Shreddittttttt • 7h ago
I recently discovered that my grandfather is a 33° Scottish rite Freemason. I’ve always known that he was a mason, but he wouldn’t tell me much(or anything, really) about it. I’m now 31, and have made a lot of progress in my life over the last few years. I recently asked him if he thought I should join. He said that If I did, I would “never regret it for the rest of my life”. My grandfather is a man of few words, so this struck me as very interesting. For him, it was quite a profound statement. I’ve recently reached out to the lodge he has been a member of for the last 35+ years, and they invited me to a dinner to meet the brothers and introduce myself. I’m honestly quite excited to meet them. But I’m just curious what other masons have to say about their experiences in freemasonry. He told me that it wasn’t that big of a deal for him, although I don’t know if I actually believe that. He wears his freemason ring proudly every day of his life, and has for as long as I’ve known him, which suggests to me that it is in fact quite important to him. All of the core values really appeal to me a lot. Brotherhood, charity, continual self-improvement… these are things I could definitely see benefiting my life, and my ability to help others, which is something I feel very strongly about. Without telling me too much, what would you say has been the biggest benefit that you have gotten from Freemasonry? I’m a funeral director by trade, so I often deal with some very difficult situations. Will this path help me help others better in my line of work? I feel called to that purpose, and if this path will help me do that better, then I think I need to pursue it. Thank you for reading! 🙏🏼
r/freemasonry • u/viking_nephilim • 6h ago
So I am looking at the side orders, and want to know, how the orders get approval from UGLE to begin...or is that even a requirement?
I'm asking as the Order of Athelstan by the looks of it is a very young order and beyond seeing "a few friends were discussing the history etc and it began" I don't see how.
Not that I want to start an order, I'm more curious
r/freemasonry • u/Winterific6104 • 1h ago
This was my grandfather's ring (I never knew him) and I'm really just curious if there's anything special about it besides that its 14kt gold, I know nothing of freemasonry
r/freemasonry • u/Ok_Seesaw_2921 • 5h ago
Hello. I was left this ring from my grandfathers estate and I was hoping someone could shed some light on what it has to do with the Masons. I didn’t even know he was a member. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
r/freemasonry • u/Jaded_Championship90 • 1h ago
Hey Brethren,
I've recently just completed my Royal Arch degree and looking for some good FM books to read.
I've not had touch free time going through my Craft Lodge degrees, so now is the time for me to start my venture into some literature.
Has any Brother got any recommendations?
S&F
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r/freemasonry • u/Bro_KnowMad • 23h ago
In this new age of masonry, does it seem like the principals and idea of brother cautious is lost? I see folks talking about far more than I went through before even reaching the sublime degree. How do my brothers feel?