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My email inbox has been inundated today with messages saying that the Grand Orient de France has voted this weekend to withdraw its treaty of amity with the Grand Orient of the United States. I have no real independent verification of this today, but if true, it's not a good development for the...

The 2010 edition of the Scottish Rite Research Society's collected papers, Heredom (Vol. 18), arrived today. Papers include: • The Degree of the Noachite or Prussian Knight by Arturo de Hoyos and S. Brent Morris • Joseph Cerneau, His Masonic Bodies, and His Grand Consistory's Minute Book...

Each year, the Grand Lodge of California F&AM and the California Masonic Foundation sponsor the Annual California Masonic Symposium. This event, open to both Masons and the public, addresses a topic of historical and philosophical relevance to Freemasonry in an academic setting. The 2011...

June already? That means it's Goat Trauma Awareness Month once again. "In order to promote widespread knowledge of the dangers of goat trauma, The Childhood Goat Trauma Foundation has designated June as Goat Trauma Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the CGTF will sponsor programs across the...

A Mason in Miami, Florida who passed away at the age of 80 was denied a Masonic funeral service by the pastor of his Baptist church, of which he was a member for 30 years. From the Westside Gazette in Ft. Lauderdale, "Bro. Thomas Hamilton’s death stirs Mt. Carmel dialogue," by Derek Joy: A...

Issue 12 of the Journal of the Masonic Society will be landing in mailboxes soon. Highlights from this issue include: • The Broach’d Thurnal Revisited by William S. Burkle • The Dwellers on the Threshold by Michael Poll • A Short Lesson on the Origins and Evolution of Freemasonry...

You may order online at: www.txdmv.gov/vehicles/license_plates.htm (please note the_between license and plates) Click on Order Specialty Plates Online (on the left side of the page ) Click on organizations Scroll down to Texas Mason and click…..and there you go! You may also order by...

The history of Freemasonry in Louisiana is as colorful and rich as everything else about that incredible region, with influences from France, Spain, England and the Caribbean. In celebration of the bicentennial of the creation of the Grand Consistory of Louisiana, the New Orleans Scottish Rite...

Freemasonry has many curiosities, and indeed, many mysteries as yet unsolved. Among the former are several often misunderstood words with odd or involved meanings. ABIMAN REZON is the title still used by South Carolina and Pennsylvania for their Books of Law. It was used in years gone by also...

These past few days my mind has been working overtime trying to come up with an answer to the uplifting of Masonry. One word comes to mind SHARPNESS. The dictionary defines sharpness as, having a fine edge, abrupt, clearly defined; distinct, clever, vigllant, active. Professionals have to stay...

Encounters with adversity should not crush out life nor destroy its purposeful intent - happiness. In these encounters men should learn the lessons of adversity, recognize their import and, through them, eventually win. It is not necessary under adversity to go down to defeat. Adversity is not...

The Forum and Exam scheduled for April 30, 2011 at South Park Lodge No. 1320 will be held at Tolerance Lodge No. 1165 located at 8175 Gladys Ave., Beaumont, TX. -R:.W:. Duane Anthony Date: Saturday, 30 April 2011 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm...

Smithfield Lodge #455 in North Richland Hills, Tx. will be having a blood drive benefiting the Gift Of Life program on Saturday, May 28, 2011 from 10:00AM - 4:00PM at Cabela's Outfitter located at 12901 Cabela Drive in Fort Worth, Texas. Click Here for a flyer to distribute to your friends...

Lorenzo de Zavala Lodge #1397 832-434-4191 Glolden Trowel Award Night Thursday, April 28th Meal at 6:30pm with Program to follow. Date: Thursday, 28 April 2011 - 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm More...

The Toast to "The King and the Craft" is not, of course, any part of the Ritual, but it is one of the best authenticated heirlooms we have received from the remote past. More...

Many parts of the world are experiencing horrendous weather patterns. None have suffered more than the countries of New Zealand and Japan. This appeal is being put out on behalf of both of those countries. When remitting funds to the MSA, in response to this appeal, please mark...

Mt. Moriah Blood Drive 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Coldspring Courthouse Square Date: Saturday, 26 March 2011 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm More...

There will be a pot luck picnic for all Masons, their families and friends in District 93. The lodges are donating the meet and asking all in attendance to bring a covered dish and chairs. This will be an all day, come and go event starting at about 10:00 am. Come out and have a great...

Masonic District #63 Annual Texas Independence Day Bar-B-Que Cookoff and Fundraiser. Saturday March 12 - 10 AM to 6 PM. Alvarado Old Settlers Reunion Pavillion. Bar-B-Que $10 plate for adults, $6 for kids. Live Music, craft booths, kids activities. All proceeds benefitting District 63 lodges...

Join us as we bestow the lofty GOLDEN TROWELL AWARD on Brother Lewis Bowers, Saturday, March 26, 2011. Dinner starts at 6:30 PM. Date: Saturday, 26 March 2011 - 6:30 pm More...