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Hermetica I – Discourse of Hermes Trismegistus: Poimandres Part 1 – Freemasonry and the Hermetica Arts Once, when thought came to me of the things that are and my thinking soared high and my bodily senses were restrained, like someone heavy with sleep from to much eating or toil of the body, an...

The term "Rosicrucianism" refers to a philosophical secret society founded in medieval Germany by the legendary founder Christian Rosenkreutz. The term derives from the Latin words "rosa" and "crucis" which meant "rose cross". The doctrine of Rosicrucianism is based upon three published...

Ryan Flynn – Artist and Freemason In this installment of the Sojourners column we meet and talk to a ‘young’, but accomplished, artist and Freemason – Ryan Flynn. *With his art, Flynn brings to the fraternity an unmatched graphic skill to match the patient and certificate makers of old in their...

History is a passion of mine and I love all that I do on this blog. I wanted to change things up so in November I created a poll to see what my audience thought were the Top 10 Events that have affected the York Rite of Freemasonry. Out of the options available, here were the results of the Top...

Dan Brown, who thrilled readers worldwide with "The Da Vinci Code" and whose latest novel, "Inferno," was Amazon.com's No. 1 seller for 2013, will appear at the The Bushnell in Hartford in conversation with WNPR radio personality John Dankosky on June 7, presented by The Mark Twain House &...

Well, this year has been a busy one. I served as Eminent Commander for my Commandery of Knights Templar and Worthy Patron of my Eastern Star Chapter. March was a very busy time as I was initiated in the Commemorative Order of St. Thomas of Acon and the Knight Masons in Washington; I also...

As another year comes to a close and and the future looms on the horizon, I wanted to take a moment out of the holiday season to say thank you to all our friends, brothers and readers who have happened by this humble blog in the past year. It seems most apt to look at*Br. Robert Burns*tune*Auld...

My most popular columns this year. BRYCE ON 2013 As you know, I write on a variety of subjects, such as management, systems, technology, social issues, politics, and observations of our changing world. Sometimes my work is instructional and informative, other times it is controversial or...

Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint John the Evangelist and in Masonry we strive to educate ourselves, so let us look at this historical figure. He is also known as the Beloved Disciple or John of Pathmos. Saint John, son of Zebedee and Salome, was born in Bethsaida, near the Sea of Galilee...

I will be in St. Louis tomorrow for the Tuscan Lodge #360/Crestwood-Anchor Lodge # 443 Feast of St. John Festive Board at 6PM at the Missouri Athletic Club Friday evening. Cost is $65. For more information, see the Eventbrite page here. Looking forward to being there! More...

May the grace of the Holy Spirit be present with us. May Mary, Star of the Sea, lead us to the harbor of salvation. Amen. Lord, Holy Father, eternal God, omnipotent, omniscient Creator, Bestower, kind Ruler and most tender lover, pious and humble Redeemer; gentle, merciful Savior, Lord! I...

To all of my family, friends, Brothers, Companions, and Sir Knights, around the world; Remember the Reason for the Season. Stay safe and may God be with you. More...

BRYCE ON CHRISTMAS - It is certainly not about the commercialization of the holiday, or Santa. (Click for AUDIO VERSION) To use this segment in a Radio broadcast or Podcast, send TIM a request. He arose in the morning groggy and disoriented. He didn’t know where he was or recognized the...

There is so much symbolism within Freemasonry and often we overlook some of it that is plain sight. Some often have questions, but never really ask as to why we use it. One such question surrounds the use of the staffs by the Senior and Junior Deacons. These officers as well as the Stewards and...

Yesterday was a busy day. The morning started with me attending the Graduating Student Leaders Celebration & Breakfast at Boise State University and then the Winter Commencement ceremony. I was able to watch several of my friends to walk and receive their Bachelor degree. Once finished I spent...

From the Messenger Inquirer in Kentucky, Searcy voted first black Masonic master in Kentucky: A local lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons of Kentucky, known as Freemasons, will welcome a new leader. Rick Searcy will become the first black master of a Freemason lodge in Kentucky and, possibly...

While we give credit to Thomas Smith-Webb for his publishing one of the first standardized monitors in the US, we must not forget the efforts of William Preston who had a major influence on Thomas Smith-Webb's work as well as many other monitors. William Preston was born on August 7th, 1742...

I had the honor of being elected as Associate Director of the Grand Lodge of Indiana Masonic Library and Museum today. Many thanks to the Board. I'm looking forward to greater involvement in the Library & Museum this year, and we have great plans in store. First on the agenda is to purchase...

Safely tucked away in the Grand Lodge of Maryland’s museum is a true treasure—a special pin that Martha Washington gave to her husband as a token of her affection. The family tradition is that George wore this pin on the inside of his jacket for nearly 30 years while serving his beloved...

It has been a busy last few days with school, work, and Masonic engagements. Tonight was my last meeting as Eminent Commander. I enjoyed my year and I will be assisting the next Eminent Commander. I had the pleasure of receiving the Sir Knight Rick Rowe, Right Eminent Grand Commander of Idaho...