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MASONIC DOCTRINE: KEYSTONES FOR THE TEMPLE NOT BUILT WITH HUMAN HANDS

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Jake Mohns

MASONIC DOCTRINE: KEYSTONES FOR THE TEMPLE NOT BUILT WITH HUMAN HANDS Bro. David Freeman Blue Mountain Lodge 182 Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon Brethren of the Craft are aware of members who no longer attend Lodge.  It would … Continue reading →

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9 things you didn’t know about Freemasonry

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Jake Mohns

9 things you didn’t know about Freemasonry 1.  When meeting, Masons do not discuss religion or politics. “There are certain subjects which are prevented or we simply proscribe from discussing within the lodge,” Piers Vaughan, master of St. John’s Lodge … Continue reading →

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WHAT IS AN INTERNET FREEMASON???

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Jake Mohns

WHAT IS AN INTERNET FREEMASON??? This topic has drawn some criticism from a few members of the Board of General Purposes and I would like to present the following for members of our fraternity to review and digest. I have … Continue reading →

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The Secret Handshake

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Jake Mohns

A Masonic Minute “So here’s a hand my trusty friend” – Bro. Robert Burns (1759-1796) During the latter part of January many lodges hold events celebrating the birthday of Bro. Robbie Burns (25 January 1759).  The kilt will be worn, … Continue reading →

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POT OF INCENSE

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Jake Mohns

POT OF INCENSE   Just when the pot of incense became an emblem of the third section of the Sublime Degree can not be stated with certainty.  It is, apparently, and American invention or addition; both McKensie and Kenning say … Continue reading →

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How to keep Minutes for a Meeting

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Jake Mohns

I recently received an e-mail publicizing a “webinar” on how to keep minutes for a meeting. At first I thought it was a joke as I consider such a task to be rather simple and obvious. Then again, although I … Continue reading →

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How Freemasonry is Missing The Boat

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Jake Mohns

How Freemasonry Is Missing The Boat by Bro. Frederick Milliken Once again in Masonic circles of discussion we hear the debate searching for the answers as to why the decline in Masonic membership continues.  All sorts of hypotheses have been … Continue reading →

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Peaks and Valleys

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Jake Mohns

PEAKS AND VALLEYS A recent survey of Grand Masters indicated a need for factual data on “membership retention.” This Short Talk Bulletin has been prepared to put the “problem” into perspective. This is an age of super technology. The electronic … Continue reading →

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Masonry for the non-Mason

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Jake Mohns

The Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons is the oldest, largest and most widely known fraternal organization in the world. Volumes have been written about it. Yet, to many, Freemasonry remains a mystery. History – Some historians trace Freemasonry to … Continue reading →

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Self Improvement

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Jake Mohns

Self Improvement and the Right Thing “Look, if don’t want an honest answer then don’t ask me the question.” “It’s genetic, I just can’t (run, lose weight, learn math, etc. etc. etc.) “I have always had a bit of temper, … Continue reading →

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