PS Review of Freemasonry meets the Australian and New Zealand Masonic Research Council.
TRAVELLING LIGHT
Ten Research Papers published by the ANZMRC
now for the first time available online.
-A Separate Reality-Anthropology, Ritual and Today’s Mason by Roel van Leeuwen
-The Degrees of the Practical Masons by Neil Wynes Morse
-An Exile from Canada to Van Diemen’s Land by Wallace McLeod
-The Mason Mark by Ken Brindal
-The Masonic Approach to Self-Development by Phillip Hellier
-Lord Carnarvon in Australia by James Daniel
-Mysticism, Masculinity and Masonry by David Slater
-The Hung Society and Freemasonry the Chinese Way by Graham Stead
-Science, Freemasonry and the Third Millennium by Robert Collins Barnes
-greenMASONRY: Nature and Freemasonry by Geoffrey Ludowyk
Plus an illustrated account of the formation and activities of the ANZMRC:
MASONIC RESEARCH IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
by W.Bro. Tony Pope, Editor of the ANZMRC’s publications.
- THE INITIATION IN THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE
by RW Bro. Leon Zeldis 33, Past Sovereign Grand Commander, Supreme Council of the AASR of the State of Israel.
The Initiation in the craft degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (AASR) is completely different from the ceremonies currently performed by most lodges in the English-speaking world. It draws its symbolism from various esoteric sources, from Alchemy and Cabbala, from Gnosis and Rose-Croix. Alchemic elements suffuse the entire craft degrees of the Rite, the hidden message being that these degrees transform the profane candidate into a new man, a person who has purified his mind and his spirit, just as the alchemist attempted to purify vile matter to make the philosopher's stone.
- PILLARS OF BEAUTY: FREEMASONRY AS AN AESTHETIC TRADITION
by W. Bro. Adam G. Kendall PM, Henry Wilson Coil Library & Museum of Freemasonry, Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of California.
Freemasonry's ingenious and layers-deep system of rectitude and self-knowledge teaches, at its core, that an individual can build and lead their lives as if it were metaphorically a beautiful, strong edifice.
- THE HISTORY AND THE PERSECUTIONS OF SPANISH FREEMASONRY
by VW Bro. Martin I. McGregor, Grand Lecturer, Freemasons New Zealand.
The paper details the history of Spanish Freemasonry from its foundation to the present day and presents considerable details of the persecutions suffered by the Spanish brethren virtually throughout their history.
- THE BLAZING STAR: AN INITIATIC JOURNEY FROM FELLOWCRAFT TO MASTER MASON
by Bro. C:. D:., Loge La Rose de Corail n°499, Grande Loge Nationale Française.
The Blazing Star is a guide for the Fellowcraft along the long path towards the Light.
- 18th CENTURY MASONIC EPHEMERA
by R.W.Bro Y.Beresiner PGStB, PM Quatuor Coronati Lodge #2076 UGLE
Paper Delivered to the AMMLA (European Masonic Museums & Libraries) Conference, Bayreuth Germany, July 2009.
- COLLECTION OF MASONIC ART CALENDARS
Slide Show of the best Masonic Calendars.
Collection of beautiful and inspirational Masonic Calendars with illustrations of Masonic jewels, artefacts, tracing boards and portraits of interest to all Freemasons.
- FOR NO ATHEIST MAY BE MADE A FREEMASON
by Bro. Joshua L. Rubin, 32°, Pythagoras Lodge of Research, G.L. of the District of Columbia, USA.
Atheism and Freemasonry. This paper illustrates exactly why Freemasonry does not allow atheists to join the Fraternity.
- "ARE YOU DRESSED FOR LODGE?" ENQUIRED ROSETTE
by W.Bro. David Barrett PM Ra'anana Lodge #70, PGrand Marshal of the G.L. of Israel.
The aim of this paper is to draw the attention to a Masonic item which hardly ever attracts any questions as to its origin, namely the rosette or multiples thereof, found on the Masonic apron and by whose design our place is distinguished on the Masonic ladder.
-THE CRAFT IN ISLAMIC COUNTRIES: an Analytical Review
by WBro Kent Henderson, KCSJ, PJGD, UGL Victoria, Australia
Fellow, Australian and New Zealand Masonic Research Council
The purpose of this paper is to examine the causes of Islamic antipathy towards the Craft, locate them within an historical perspective, and discuss the surrounding issues.
- MEMENTO MORI - THE SYMBOL OF THE SKULL WITH CROSSED BONES
A Perspective on Death and Dying in the Chivalric Orders of the York Rite of Freemasonry
by Bro. William Steve Burkle KT, 32°, Scioto Lodge No. 6, Chillicothe, G.L. of F.&A.M. of Ohio.
The symbol of the Skull and Crossbones, often called the Memento Mori, is a grim reminder of our own mortality. This paper explores the history of the Momento Mori as artwork, as Christian symbolism, and in the context of it's use in the Christian Chivalric Orders of the York Rite of Freemasonry.
- MASONIC POEMS illustrated by Tracing Boards
by W.Bro. Ferenc Sebök, Saint Charles de la Parfaite Harmonie Lodge, Regular Grand Lodge of Belgium.
- MASONIC CALENDAR 2009
Artwork by W.Bro. Ferenc Sebök, Saint Charles de la Parfaite Harmonie Lodge, Regular Grand Lodge of Belgium.
-IN SEARCH OF THE MASONIC LOST WORD
by Bro. Darren Lorente, St. Mary Islington Lodge #5451, United Grand Lodge of England.
Is there really such a thing as a Masonic secret? If so, is this Masonic secret a lost word and what is the significance of this lost word in today's Masonic ritual?
-KING SOLOMON AND THE BUILDING OF THE TEMPLE
by RW Bro Rainer k. Janotta 33°, Past District Deputy Grand Master
The American Canadian Grand Lodge within the United Grand Lodges of Germany.
The Building of King Solomon's Temple makes a central religious statement: "There is but one God". This statement binds King Solomon and his Building of the Temple with the operative and speculative Freemasons.
-THREE USES OF MEMORY IN FREEMASONRY
by W Bro. J. Scott Kenney, University Lodge #34, G.L. of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Why is memory so important to Freemasons? An interpretive aspect of the art of memory in Freemasonry.
- THE EXCELLENCIES OF FREEMASONRY AND FREEMASONS
by VW Bro.Gary Kerkin, Past Grand Lecturer, Grand Lodge of New Zealand.
The attributes which should be manifest in every Freemason are examined in terms of the lines of Kipling's poem "If". Taken separately each of the ideals expressed in the poem may be considered a criterion of the qualities expected of an aspiring Freemason and in practical terms could serve as a guide to the suitability of a candidate.
NEW PAPERS in Other Languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
- LOS LANDMARKS MASÓNICOS
por el Q:.H:. Gonzalo Villar Bordones M:. M:., R:.L:.S:. Buenaventura Cádiz Nº 1, Gran Logia de Chile.
Este excelente trabajo estudia los landmarks en cuanto principios generales del derecho masónico y como elementos simbólicos para reflexionar sobre el sentido de nuestra Hermandad.
- EL ALMA ES INMORTAL
por el Q.H. Cuauhtémoc D. Molina García 33, Logia Newton #1 Xalapa, Veracruz, G.L. Unida Mexicana.
Un análisis de la inmortalidad del alma desde la perspectiva masónica del Tercer Grado.
- LA BIBLIA EN EL RITUAL MASÓNICO
por el Q:.H:. Juan José Hauva Gröne M:.M:., R:.L:.S:. Abraham Lincoln Nº 106, Gran Logia de Chile
La Biblia en masonería ha sido un tema controversial, especialmente en los países latinoamericanos donde se asocia directamente al catolicismo. La presente plancha propone que su aparición en la orden obedece a una visión desde la perspectiva "protestante" y que más que dogmatizar, propone el "liberalizar la Fe", concepto revolucionario para el siglo XVIII. Todo esto en un proceso que dura aproximadamente 3 siglos, hasta llegar a la situación en que se encuentra actualmente, como requisito de regularidad expresado en el concepto del "Volumen de la Ley Sagrada".
- SALMO 133: CANTICO DEL AMOR FRATERNO
por el Q:.H:. Jorge Enrique Lenis Naranjo M:.M:., R:.L:.S:. Zohar No.9, Gran Logia Occidental de Colombia.
Explicacion cabalistica del Salmo 133, Cantico del Amor Fraterno. Analisis de los tres versos del Salmo 133 segun la Kabalah zoharica y la Tora.
- HOMENAGEM DA MAÇONARIA ÀS FORÇAS ARMADAS
pelo Poderoso Irmão Lucas Francisco GALDEANO 33°, Grão-Mestre Adjunto do Grande Oriente do Distrito Federal (2007-2011) - GOB.
- LA FRANC-MAÇONNERIE ET L'ALCHIMIE
par le Vén. Frère León Zeldis Mandel, Ex-adjoint du Grand Maitre de la Grande Loge de l’Etat d’Israël.
Dans les cérémonies selon le Rite Ecossais, une attention particulière est portée sur les influences et éléments alchimiques et ésotériques.
- POÈMES MAÇONNIQUES illustrés par des Tableaux de Loge
par le Vén.Frère Ferenc Sebök, Loge Saint Charles de la Parfaite Harmonie, Grande Loge Régulière de Belgique.
- CALENDRIER MAÇONNIQUE D'ART 2009
par le Vén.Frère Ferenc Sebök, Loge Saint Charles de la Parfaite Harmonie, Grande Loge Régulière de Belgique.
- MÚSICA Y MASONERÍA
por el Q:.H:. Jorge Tachauer Sebök M:.M:., Logia Mozart Nº206, Gran Logia de Chile
La plancha hace un paralelo entre la esencia de la Música y la de la Masonería. El lenguaje y la semántica usadas por el autor han sido especialmente poéticos, considerando que Masonería es una Arte, al igual que la Música.
- EL HOMBRE, ANIMAL INICIADO
por el Q:.H:. Jorge Tachauer Sebök M:.M:., Logia Mozart Nº206, Gran Logia de Chile
El trabajo procura reflejar las principales diferencias en tre el hombre "común" y un hombre iniciado, especialmente un masón. Se refiere, especialmente, a las perspectivas y propósitos de trascendencia en la sociedad y en la vida desde el punto de vista del masón.
- LA MASSONERIA NELLA REPUBBLICA CECA
del Fr. Gregorio Aurum, Loggia Hiram n°12, Gran Loggia della Repubblica Ceca.
Nel saggio si traccia un profilo storico della Massoneria nel territorio dell'attuale Repubblica Ceca e di Praga in particolare dalle origini ai giorni nostri.
- CARTA DE BOGOTA' - ASAMBLEA CMI, 2009
XXI Gran Asamblea de Confederación Masónica Interamericana. Bogotá, Colombia 1-5 Abril 2009. Carta de Bogotá. Ponencia Principal por el Q:.H:. Rafael Camerano Fuentes, Director Academia de Estudios Masónicos, Gran Logia de Colombia.
- EL TEMPLO DE LA VERDAD ES EL UNIVERSO
por el H:.M:. Luis Alejandro Yáñez-Arancibia, R:.L:.S:. Pleno Día No. 3, Gran Logia Unida Mexicana de LL:.AA:. MM:. Gr:.Or:. de Veracruz.
En la Masonería nos tomamos la idea de Dios tan en serio que el ateísmo no tiene cabida.
- EL ENCENDIDO DE LAS LUCES
por el Q:.H:. Marco Avaria Alvarado, R:.L:.S:. Derechos Humanos Nº 100, Gran Logia de Chile
La investigación propuesta ha establecido como objetivo arrojar más luz acerca de si el “Encendido de las Luces” es una Alegoría, un Rito heredado, un Símbolo Esotérico, o una necesidad de tipo Mística.
Freemasonry and The Lost Symbol: Dan Brown writes a letter to the Scottish Rite.
Dan Brown, author of the novel The Lost Symbol, was asked to address the 2009 Biennial Session of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction in Washington DC, October 4-6, 2009, but because of his schedule, he could not be there.
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28.10.2009 FIAT LUX - Philalethes Society releases first hard cover book in 80 years
27.10.2009 The Freemason Academy offers level courses on Masonic Education
20.10.2009 National Heritage Museum, Freemasonry Unmasked!: Anti-Masonic Collections
19.10.2009 24 Nov - Groupe de Recherche Alpina, Cycle de Conferénces Semestrielles
10.10.2009 Scottish Rite Research Society awarded Ill. Alain Bernheim, 33°
09.10.2009 California Postdoctoral Fellowship in Freemasonry
09.10.2009 Sheffield Lectures Vol.2 published by the Centre for Research into Freemasonry
09.10.2009 Midwest Conference on Masonic Edu, 61st Annual May 7-9, 2010 - Call for Papers
29.05.2009 The Commission on Information for Recognition: 2009 Report
- Freemasonry and Fraternalism in Eighteenth-Century Russia
Sheffield Lectures on The History of Freemasonry and Fraternalism, Vol.2 - 2009
Centre for Research into Freemasonry and Fraternalism, University of Sheffield, UK.
- A Guide to Masonic Symbolism
by Duncan Moore.
- Racing Toward Armageddon. The Three Great Religions and the Plot to End the World
by Michael Baigent.
- Secret Societies and the Hermetic Code. The Rosicrucian, Masonic and Esoteric Transmission in the Arts
by Ernesto Frers.
- So You Want To Be A Freemason?
by Julian Rees.
- The Genesis of Freemasonry
by David Harrison.
- Ars Quatuor Coronatorum - Vol. 120
The Transactions of Quatuor Coronati Lodge N°2076 EC.
- Uomini e Logge nella Torino Capitale, dalla fondazione della Loggia Ausonia alla rinascita del Grande Oriente d'Italia (1859-1862) di Marco Novarino e Giuseppe Vatri
- Papeles de Masonería - Vol.3 - 2009, publicación del Centro Ibérico de Estudios Masónicos (CIEM)
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Invisibles. The True History of the Rosicrucians by Tobias Churton.
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name: Sean Brimlow
lodge: Wynnstay 3876
grandlodge: England and Wales
A lesson to be learned from typing the wrong email address!
A Welsh couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during a particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier.
Because of hectic schedules, it was difficult to coordinate their travel schedules. So, the husband left Wales and flew to Florida on Thursday, with his wife flying down the following day.
The husband checked into the hotel. There was a computer in his room, so he decided to send an email to his wife. However, he accidentally left out one letter in her email address, and without realizing his error, sent the email.
Meanwhile, somewhere in England , a widow had just returned home from her husband's funeral. He was a Worshipful brother who was called to the Grand Lodge above following a heart attack.
The widow decided to check her email expecting messages from relatives and friends. After reading the first message, she screamed and fainted.
The widow's son rushed into the room, found his mother on the floor, and saw the computer screen which read:
To: My Loving Wife
Subject: I've Arrived
Date: October 16, 2007
I know you're surprised to hear from me. They have computers here now and you are allowed to send emails to your loved ones.
I've just arrived and have been checked in. I see that everything has been prepared for your arrival tomorrow.
Looking forward to seeing you then! Hope your journey is as uneventful as mine was.
P.S. Sure is freaking hot down here!
1723 The "Post Boy" Sham Exposure
1724 The Whole Institution of Masonry
1725 The Whole Institutions of Free-Masons Opened
1725c. Institution of Free Masons
1725 The Grand Mystery of Free-Masons Discovered
1727c. The Mason's Confession (Dundee Manuscript)
1730 Masonry Dissected by Samuel Prichard
1760 Three Distinct Knocks
1762 Jachin and Boaz
1802 Finch's Masonic Treatise
1826 Morgan's Exposure of Free Masonry
1831 Manual of Freemasonry by Richard Carlile
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