William James wrote; “The greatest discovery of our generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind. As you think, so shall you be.” Of course, King Solomon said the same thing in a … Read More
Historians claim that one of the greatest speeches of all time was delivered by the Athenian leader, Pericles, after one of the first battles of the Peloponnesian War in 431 BCE. It was a Funeral Oration given to Athenian citizens … Read More
There are those who believe that Freemasonry is not unlike many civic or nonprofit organizations that conduct weekly or monthly meetings for the purpose of carrying out the adopted aims of their group. Those who belong usually come together at … Read More
BEYOND THE THRESHOLD In every degree of the Symbolic lodge, we affirm our personal commitment to the search for more Light in Masonry. It is the fundamental object of our Order. As Master Masons, we should be interested in … Read More
Above the porch at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi were inscribed the words; Know Thyself. This is perhaps the oldest and most succinct description known to man of the purpose of Freemasonry. It is said the phrase refers to … Read More
A global review of lodge models clearly shows there are two foundational principles of success in sustaining a long term positive growth in membership. First, we must be committed to the idea that all Masonry is local. Lodges (individual governing … Read More
I spent last evening reading a small book about the Holy Grail. I’ve been fascinated by it ever since I saw a movie about King Arthur when I was a young lad. I was totally enamored by the Knights of … Read More
In my own Masonic experience, I have heard only a few speeches postulating the source of origin of our fraternity. Most Masons I have met seem comfortable with the rather simple but improbable possibility that we evolved from the operative … Read More
Oklahoma State University announced this week that, through a $500,000 gift from the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma, an endowed faculty chair of $2 million for men’s studies has been established. The gift will create the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma … Read More
We often encounter problems when words describing ancient concepts are translated by language of today. The choice and definition of words which were popular a few centuries ago in interpreting ideas or rendering meaning to everyday subjects often seem archaic … Read More