The Mystical Quest of Freemasonry
The archetype of the Mystical Quest is one seared into the collective consciousness of humanity. Why is this so and what can the legends of Freemasonry reveal of its deeper symbolism?
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2023
Guardians of the Gate
Masonic secrecy is made manifest in the offices of the Guardians of a Lodge, the Inner and Outer Guards. What principles must these officers work to make a reality?
Unknown
Feb 15, 2023
Death, The Liberator
The spectre of death looms large over every creative work of humanity. It is the great motivator, the unknown end against which we all strive for remembrance. But is it also our greatest liberator?
Bro. N.W.J. Haydon
Feb 1, 2023
I Am Regular
This article by Bro. Karen Kidd of Universal Co-Masonry won the UGLE's Short Paper's competition of 2007. In it she describes the Co-Mason's perspective on regularity and how this may seem a mystery to Malecraft Masons.
Bro. Karen Kidd
Jan 25, 2023
Masonic Mottos: Deus Meumque Jus
The phrase Deus Meumque Jus has tremendous symbolic significance. What is the meaning of this Masonic motto?
Bro... Jonathan Dinsmore 1o
Mar 4, 2020
Who is the Son of the Widow?
The origin of the term Widow’s Son is quite old and deep in Masonic Lore. Why does the orphan hero play such a prominent role in movies, mythology, and Masonry?
Bro... Jonathan Dinsmore 1o
Jun 5, 2019
A Very Esoteric Christmas: Part II
Is there a greater aesthetic and mythical theme of Christmas than that of light shining in the darkness?
Bro... Jonathan Dinsmore 1o
Dec 22, 2019
After the East
After serving in the East, what characterizes the role of Past Master?
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
Mar 29, 2022
Albert Pike, Mystic
An article about Albert Pike's mystical education, experience,and legacyin Freemasonry, which appeared in The Master Mason - May 1925.
By Bro... Henry R. Evans, Litt. D.
Mar 26, 2020
Am I my Brother’s Keeper?
What can the ancient story of Cain and Abel teach us about the human journey and our relationship with God?
Ills..... Bro... Pamela McDown 30o
Jan 31, 2019
An Ennobling Science
Freemasonry, necessarily shrouded in mystery and secrecy, has always drawn the ire of those who do not understand it. What is Freemasonry and what does it mean to be a Mason?
The Masonic Craftsman Magazine
Mar 13, 1938
Aphorisms of Freemasonry
Selected aphorisms from The Book of the Lodge by George Oliver (1782-1867)
Bro... George Oliver
Oct 14, 2020
Circumambulation in a Masonic Lodge
Circumambulation is one of the oldest and most integral parts of Masonic Ritual. What is the origin and meaning of this universal practice?
Unknown
May 1, 2022
Combating Ignorance
What is ignorance, why is it so damaging, and how can we combat it?
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
May 14, 2020
Conduits
Does Freemasonry teach us to become conduits of the Divine?
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
Jan 21, 2021
Death, The Liberator
The spectre of death looms large over every creative work of humanity. It is the great motivator, the unknown end against which we all strive for remembrance. But is it also our greatest liberator?
Bro. N.W.J. Haydon
Feb 1, 2023
Eastern Sages, Western Secrets
Are the East and West a symbolic representation of the two halves of humanity’s collective mind?
Bro... Jonathan Dinsmore 1o
Aug 23, 2018
Freemasonry in China
A fascinating article describing the rich history of Masonic symbolism and mystic faith in China.
Bro... Chaloner Alabaster
Sep 2, 2020
Gnosticism and Freemasonry
The Gnostic sects of the early Christians bear some striking resemblances to the practices of modern Freemasonry. Is it possible that Freemasonry can trace its origins to these secrtive religious schools?
T...V...I...B... Albert Mackey 33o
Nov 30, 2022
Growing the Masonic Way
Masonry's goal, the perfection of Humanity, can only be reached by the Paths of Action and Duty.
The Very Ills..... Bro... Rosario G. Menocal 33o
Sep 27, 2018
Guardians of the Gate
Masonic secrecy is made manifest in the offices of the Guardians of a Lodge, the Inner and Outer Guards. What principles must these officers work to make a reality?
Unknown
Feb 15, 2023
Harmony and Strength
What forms the foundation - the cornerstone - of Freemasonry?
The Masonic Review - 1857
Feb 19, 2020
I Am Regular
This article by Bro. Karen Kidd of Universal Co-Masonry won the UGLE's Short Paper's competition of 2007. In it she describes the Co-Mason's perspective on regularity and how this may seem a mystery to Malecraft Masons.
Bro. Karen Kidd
Jan 25, 2023
In Memoriam: David James Lettelier
Remembering Bro... David Lettelier, the founder of the Phoenix Masonry Museum and Website and friend of Universal Co-Masonry.
Universal Co-Masonry
May 4, 2021
In the Shadow of Jehovah
Is the Christian Devil a reflection of a limited concept of God?
Bro... Jonathan Dinsmore 1o
Dec 1, 2019
Is Freedom an Illusion?
Freemasonry is an initiatory, life-changing path. When you arrive at the door, either you are ready or you are not. The person that shows up is presented a new destiny, if they are ready to take it.
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
Jun 24, 2020
Jazz Musicians and Freemasonry
There is a clear connection between Music and Freemasonry, but why have so many famous Jazz Musicians been Freemasons?
Bro... Jonathan Dinsmore 1o
Feb 10, 2019
Judge and Jury
What is justice to a Freemason? Is she blind or must she weigh her scales with open eyes?
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
Jun 15, 2021
Life as Ceremonial
The daughter of Annie Besant, Mabel Besant-Scott was an active Theosophist, Co-Mason and Rosicrucian. In this artcile she describes the penentrating effects of Co-Masonic Ritual upon one's life.
Bro. Mabel Besant-Scott
Jul 16, 1934
Masonic Initiation
Taken from the introduction to his masterful workMasonic Initiation, the following article is a portion of Bro. Wilmhurst's exhaustive study of the ancient initiatic tradition to which Freemasonry is the heir apparent and demonstrates its origins in remote antiquity.
Wor... Bro... W.L. Wilmhurst
Jul 12, 2022
Masonic Mottos: Deus Meumque Jus
The phrase Deus Meumque Jus has tremendous symbolic significance. What is the meaning of this Masonic motto?
Bro... Jonathan Dinsmore 1o
Mar 4, 2020
Masonic Ritual: Myth, Magic, or Both?
The rituals of Freemasonry are ancient and mysterious in their origins. This article explores myth, magic, and Masonry to shed light on the rituals of Craft.
Bro... Jonathan Dinsmore 1o
Nov 30, 2018
Masonry in Business
Should a Mason should benefit in business from his Masonic connections?
Unknown
Nov 19, 2020
Masters of Wisdom
The "Masters of the Wisdom" represent the pinnacle acheivement of all those who seek after the spiritual light of the Mysteries. Should we follow in their footsteps?
Very Ills..... Bro... Charles W. Leadbeater
Apr 12, 2022
Michael and the Dragon
In this article Rudolf Steiner, master of symbolism and scholar of the Western Esoteric Tradition, explains the hidden symbolism of the myth of St. Michael and the Dragon
Rudolf Steiner
Nov 16, 2022
Mysticism
The path of the Mystic lies waiting to be discovered by all those who pass the Temple gates for initiation but where does it lead?
The Illus... Bro... Annie Besant 33o
May 23, 2022
Notes on the Origin of Co-Masonry
First published in 1917, this article provides an outsider's perspective on the origins and early history of Universal Co-Masonry.
Bro. Arthur Edward Waite
Mar 11, 2020
Occultism
Freemasonry, as a continuation of the Ancient Mystery Schools, is a tradition steeped in occultism and the study of hidden things and requires the spiritual insight of the Adept to perceive.
The Very Ills..... Bro... Annie Besant 33o
Apr 3, 1913
Our Work in the Craft of Freemasonry
Is the aim of Universal Freemasonry to aid all Masons in their search for more Light, in order to advance the whole of the human race?
The Very Ills..... Bro... Louis Goaziou 33o
Sep 27, 2018
Practical Virtues
The following article we take from an address delivered before Western Star Lodge, No. 2, at Little Rock, Arkansas, on St. John's Day, by BrotherE. H. English.
Bro... E. H. English
Mar 18, 2020
Prayer in Masonry
It has been maintained that Freemasonry is not a religion yet prayer forms a central component of Masonic ritual and tradition. Is this a contradiction or is Freemasonry truly a religious practice?
Bro... Joseph Fort Newton
Feb 8, 1915
Reforming The Gods
To reform something is to take it apart, piece by piece, and use the material to create some new form, some new “thing” that is ostensibly better than the old “thing.” Can this be done to the gods?
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
May 20, 2020
Schools of Masonic Philosophy
Penned in 1923, Bro... H.L. Haywood's treatise on the philosophical schools within Masonry elucidates the vibrant intellectual tradition preserved in the Ancient Mysteries and points us towards the Supreme aims of our Craft.
Bro... H. L. Haywood
Sep 14, 2022
Shakespeare and Freemasonry
This article explores the relationship between the purpose and teachings of Freemasonry and the works of William Shakespeare.
Bro... William Norman M'Daniel
Jun 30, 2020
The Accession of Solomon: The Building of the Temple
Freemasonry has at its mythological center the legend of the building of King Solomon's temple. This stately edifice is of the utmost importance to the Freemason, as the moral lessons of his Craft are communicated through the symbolism of its construction.
Henry Hart Millman
Feb 1, 2022
The Adept School of the Past
As the occultist awakens to the true nature of the world it is impossible not to notice the movement of society away from the matters of the spirit and towards the spirit of materialism. Whence derived this change, can it be reversed and what role do the ancient mystery schools have to play in this transformation?
Rudolf Steiner
Nov 25, 2022
The Ancient Mysteries of Egypt and Greece
It is often said that the Craft of Freemasonry is descended from the Ancient Mysteries. In historical terms, this means we can trace a line from the cultures of ancient Egypt and Greece to the practice of our rituals today. What keys to the mystery of Freemasonry do the rites of these lost cultures hold?
W... Bro... D. McLaren, P.P.G.D.
Apr 5, 2022
The Archetypal Lucifer - Part I
Freemasonry reveres the Light, which illuminates and chases away the darkness of ignorance. As a “bringer of light,” Lucifercan be a touchy subject, particularly in relation to Freemasonry. This article provides some interesting perspectives on the Archetypal figure.
Bro... Jonathan Dinsmore 1o
Oct 22, 2018
The Archetypal Lucifer - Part II
The Lucifer-Satan archetype is partly personified by a glorification of the intellect. One manifestation of it is the worldview of philosophical materialism, or scientism: the belief that all that is real are the phenomena we can measure and study with science.
Bro... Jonathan Dinsmore 1o
Oct 28, 2018
The Atheist and the Agnostic
As series of short essays, the "Old Tiler Talks" provide insights and helpful clarification related to many key concepts of the Craft.
The Very Ills..... Bro... Carl H. Claudy 33o
Jan 15, 2020
The Broken Column
The broken column, while perhaps not of ancient origin, is nonetheless an indispensable symbol of modern Freemasonry. What is the origin of this enigmatic emblem of the Craft and what is its symbolic significance?
Unknown Author
Apr 19, 2022
The Co-Mason on the 50 Dollar Bill
Brother Edith Dircksey Brown Cowan was initiated on October 14th, 1916. She was a founding member of St. Cuthbert’s Lodge No. 408, which was founded in Perth the same year.
Wor... Bro... Karen Kidd 3o
May 29, 2019
The Crusades and Freemasonry
Much has been made of the connection between the Knights Templar and Freemasonryyet mystery abounds and the true purpose of their mission in the Holy Land remains unknown and a topic of persistent speculation.
Bro... Albert S. Hovan, P.D.D.G.M.
Feb 18, 2022
The Differences between Co-Masonry and The Eastern Star
Co-Masonry and the Order of the Eastern Star (OES) are both initiatic, ritual-based traditions that allow men and women to join, which sometimes leads to confusion among the general public. This article explores the similarities, differences, and history of these organizations to shed light on what is unique about each.
Bro... Karen Kidd 3o
Jul 7, 2019
The Edge of the Universe
If the foundation stones of Freemasonry are these ancient philosophers, it behooves us to understand them so we have a foundation to understand the nature of humanity in order to perfect it. Can we understand ourselves if we do not understand nature?
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
Sep 9, 2020
The Effect of Masonic Ritual: Part I
This is the first installment in a series exploring the effects of Masonic ritual. Here the author explores the nature of ritual, particularly in relation to Freemasonry.
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
Aug 28, 2019
The Effect of Masonic Ritual: Part II
As the second installment in the series, this article explores the foundation of Masonic Ritual as influenced, shaped, and formed by the thoughts and midset of the Brothers of the Lodge.
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
Sep 4, 2019
The Effect of Masonic Ritual: Part III
The thirdinstallment in the series on the effects of Masonic ritual.Masonic Ritual is the play; it stresses the structure and foundation of the story while the thought form and creativity are in the hands of the individual actors in the ritual.
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
Sep 19, 2019
The Effect of Masonic Ritual: Part IV
Here the author explores the importance ofpreparation,before entering the Temple, for the Brothers about totake part in the Masonic ritual work.
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
Sep 19, 2019
The Effect of Masonic Ritual: Part V
At the closing of the Lodge, beneficentand vibrant energyis released, thrice emanatingoutwards,to Humanity and the World. The framework of Freemasonry bestows the ability create what the world needs, if Brothersdo it with intention, focus, and true service.
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
Oct 2, 2019
The Feminine of Freemasonry
Freemasons are men and women, of all races, creeds, and religious backgrounds. Let us lift the idea of Freemasonry as being purely masculine, and look the world of Hermetic principles and gender. Where does the Feminine find itself within Freemasonry?
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
Oct 7, 2020
The Genius of Masonry
Written under the anonymous pen name of "A Royal Arch Mason" and Published in the 1855 edition of The Masonic Review this article attempts to describe the particulargenius - the peculiar animating spirit - of Freemasonry
A Royal Arch Mason
Aug 31, 2022
The Great Work of Speculative Freemasonry - Part I
Our Brothers, the Alchemists, have as their philosophy the Great Work, a task that is carried on by Initiates from age to age. In the first part of the reknowned Dr. George Oliver's essay we examine Freemasonry's role in this "Magnum Opus".
Dr. George Oliver
Dec 13, 2022
The Great Work of Speculative Freemasonry - Part II
In the concluding portion of Dr. George Oliver's profound essay, we examine in depth the relationship between Freemasonry, Alchemy and the Hermetic Lore of the Rosicrucians.
Dr. George Oliver
Dec 21, 2022
The High Purpose of Freemasonry
Freemasonry seeks to share its ancient wisdom for the benefit of the whole of Humanity, and its light shines through the Beauty of harmonious life in our world for the Brotherhood of all Mankind, circumscribed by the glory of God.
The Ills..... Bro... Sidney A. Cook 32o
Sep 27, 2018
The Initiatory Rites of Druidism
This article discusses initiatory rites of the Druids, which bear similarities with the Masonic rites.
By Bro... Dudley Wright
Jul 22, 2020
The Lost Word
Taken from the Short Talk Bulletin series, an indispensable fountain of Masonic education, this article deals with the central, symbolic concept of Freemasonry - The Lost Word of a Master Mason
Unknown
Jan 11, 2023
The Luxury of Anger
Do Freemasons have the luxury of anger?
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
Mar 8, 2022
The Masculine of Freemasonry
Is Freemasonry masculine, feminine,or both genders in balance and harmony?
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
Dec 9, 2020
The Masonic Chisel
Just as the chisel removes unneeded stone to reveal the jewel, form, or sculpture within, so can personal discipline remove those things which tarnish and distort our latent potential.
Bro... Jonathan Dinsmore 1o
Jan 2, 2020
The Masonic Family
We call each other Brother for a reason. It’s not arbitrary. Whatever you goals in joining the Craft are, you will end up with a family – one that you’ve chosen with forethought and daring.
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
May 6, 2019
The Masonic Way of Living
A quarterly address presented to the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Bro. Perry's speech was given in 1938, a time of growing crisis and uncertaunty in the world. Does his sage advice on the Masonic method of approaching life still hold for our times?
Most Worshipful Joseph Earl Perry
Jul 2, 2022
The Meaning of Initiation
A fascinating historical perspective on Masonic Initiation providing much enlightenment to theimportant question:Why?
By Bro... Frank C. Higgins
Apr 23, 2020
The Meaning of Masonry
A lecture read at the request of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana - The evil consequences of schisms and disputes for power in Masonry and of Jealousies and Dissensions between Masonic Rites.
The Very Ills..... Bro... Albert Pike 33o
Jan 9, 2020
The Meaning of Solidarity
For every Freemason, the call of unification is strong. To unite mankind in brotherhood under the banner of heaven is the mission of Masonry.
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
Jun 17, 2020
The Message of Co-Masonry
If on our long journey, we have found a light, and it is still burning in our hearts as it was when we first entered Masonry; then we must not keep that light under a cover, but show it to those who have eyes to see and a mind to understand.
The Ills..... Bro... John Roine 32o
Sep 27, 2018
The Mystery of Masonry
Taken from a 1919 issue ofThe Buildersmagazine, this article describes the true meaning of the word "mystery" and what it means, and should mean, to Masons everywhere.
Bro. Joseph Barnett
Aug 24, 2022
The Mystical Basis of Freemasonry
Is Freemasonry a continuation of the Secret Doctrine, a mystical initiatic tradition that stretches back to the dawn of civilization?
Bro... W.L. Wilmhurst
Jun 16, 2022
The Mystical Quest of Freemasonry
The archetype of the Mystical Quest is one seared into the collective consciousness of humanity. Why is this so and what can the legends of Freemasonry reveal of its deeper symbolism?
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2023
The Occult View of War
Written in the midst of the First World War, this article byVery Ills..... Bro... Charles W. Leadbeater gives an impression of the views on war held by some Freemasons, Theosophists, and occultists at the turn of the 20th Century, a very different world than that which exists today. The controversial views expressed are not officially endorsed by Universal Co-Masonry but they offer a fascinating insight into the mind of the early 20th century occultist. Was Bro... Leadbeater correct in his analysis and are any of his views applicable to the modern world?
Very Ills..... Bro... Charles W. Leadbeater
Apr 10, 2022
The Rite of Destitution
Taken from the "Short Talks" series this article details the symbolism found in every Mason's entryupon his mystic quest through the Rite of Destitution.
Unknown
Dec 28, 2022
The Rite of Discalceation
The practice of discalceation - the removing of shoes - is of ritual significance in cultures across the world. What is its place in Freemasonry?
Unknown
Jan 18, 2023
The Ritual and Myth of Freemasonry
To understand the Light of Freemasonry, one must utilize the power of imagination - for to imagine is to echo the original creation of the Universe.
The Very Ills..... Bro... Magdalena I. Cumsille 33o
Sep 27, 2018
The Rough and Perfect Ashlars
The Rough and Perfect Ashlars are fundamental symbols of Freemasonry, foundation stones upon which the symbolic superstructure of the Craft is built. What is their true, inward, esoteric meaning and what moral lessons do they convey to the earnest and inquisitive student?
Exc... Bro... Tzadkiel, 18o
Feb 8, 2022
The Sacred Altar
In a Masonic Lodge, the Altar is the foundation stone upon which the superstructure of the Ritual is constructed. What is the true meaning of this most ancient of human constructions?
Short Talk Bulletin, Vol.II February, 1924 No.2 - Author Unknown
Oct 19, 2022
The Sacred Tetractys
The Tetractys refers to a sacred symbol of the Pythagoreans, consisting of four rows of dots containing one, two, three, and four dots respectively, which form an equilateral triangle.
Ills..... Bro... Pamela McDown 30o
Aug 3, 2018
The Secret Tradition of Freemasonry
Those who truly seek may find that living secret tradition which is concealed within the pattern of Freemasonry, and the path which leads to the gateway of Initiation, where shines the Star above the portal of that glorious Temple eternal in the heavens.
The Very Ills..... Bro... Edith Armour 33o
Sep 27, 2018
The Serpent in Myth, Antiquity, and Freemasonry
Misunderstoodby many in humanity's history, the serpent, in truth, represents wisdom,transformation, immortality, and healing. The ouroboros is of particular importance in Freemasonry: a symbol of eternity and continual renewal of life.
Bro... Jonathan Dinsmore 1o
Oct 22, 2019
The Spirit of Masonry
The spirit of Masonry has worked tirelessly throughout the ages to build Man up from his primitive state to one of advanced spiritual evolution. Does its work still continue?
Bro... Joseph Fort Newton
Sep 8, 2022
The Sun, Moon, and Stars
The Sun, the Moon and the Stars are central symbols in the Freemasonic Philosophy but what has Freemasonry and its ancestors in the Ancient Mysteries contributed to the science of astronomy?
Unknown
Dec 7, 2022
The Sun, Moon, and Stars
This article explores the ancient history and Masonicsymbolismof the Sun, Moon, and Stars.
SHORT TALK BULLETIN - Vol.VIII, March 1930, No.3.
Dec 16, 2020
The Symbolism of the Cube
The Qabalah is a mystical symbolic system of looking at the microcosm and macrocosm from the standpoint of the Creator. From this view point, everything is of interest: the speck of dust on the ground, the glowing nebulas in the heavens, and the tiny living cell.
Ills..... Bro... Pamela McDown 30o
Oct 14, 2018
The Three Great Lights
What morality is revealed by the Three Great Lights of Freemasonry?
The Masonic Monthly
Jun 9, 2022
The Trestleboard
This article discusses the need for quality, not quantity, when it comes to Masonic membership.
Bro... Paul R. Clark
Jul 9, 2020
Thinking Better
Harmony, to this Freemason, is a shining goal, where the spirit of cooperation and unity produce amazing results in our rituals and in our lives. To focus on “thinking better” is what helps bring us into that harmony; not just in our Lodge rooms but in our lives.
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
Aug 5, 2020
Truth and Belief
To know Truth, you must unflinchingly examine your beliefs, your opinions, your conception, your prejudices, and your orthodoxies in the clear light of your most exalted self, your highest self.
The Very Ills..... Bro... George S. Arundale 33o
Feb 12, 2020
Two Masonic Pillars: Guardians of the Temple
Freemasons are familiar with the lessons associated with tales of destruction, especially of King Solomon’s Temple. Do these tragic events point to dramatic changes in human consciousness?
Ills..... Bro... Pamela McDown 30o
Apr 29, 2019
U.S. Masonic Presidents
How many United states Presidents have been members of the Masonic Fraternity?
The Grand Lodge of Texas
Sep 23, 2020
UGLE Is Not The Only Game In Town
This article details the ongoing constroversy related to the role of Women in Freemasonry.
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
Sep 16, 2020
What do Masons’ Marks reveal?
The Freemason marks well when he aligns with the plan and purpose of the Great Architect who has a greater design or pattern. What do the marks of builders, ancient and modern, reveal?
Ills..... Bro... Pamela McDown 30o
Apr 1, 2019
What does it mean... "Ancient Free and Accepted Masons?"
Bro... Joseph F. Newtondescribes the history and origins of the term "Free an Accepted Mason" and sheds light upon the true meaning of what many members of the Craft take for granted as a simple title.
Bro... Joseph F. Newton
Mar 16, 2022
What Freemasonry Offers
What is the "Light" of Freemasonry, and what is its importance in our ritual and daily lives?
The Very Ills..... Bro... Magdalena I. Cumsille 33o
Sep 27, 2018
What is the Craft of Freemasonry?
The way of Masonry is indeed wise. It is not one more factor in a factional world, yet it removes all hostility from the minds and hearts of men.
Exc..... Bro... Grace Petrul 18o
Sep 27, 2018
What Is The Egyptian Book of the Dead?
What is the meaning of thisfascinating work from the ancient Egyptian tradition, which is alternatively translated as"The Book of Emerging Forth Into the Light" or"The Book of Becoming Light"?
Bro... Jonathan Dinsmore 1o
Aug 24, 2018
What Masonry Offers
Freemasonry is a powerful and ancient fraternity kept pure and holy by those Brothers of the highest moral, ethical, and spiritual character.
Ills..... Bro... Henry Williams 30o
Sep 27, 2018
What Secrets Does Freemasonry Hold?
The real secrets of Freemasonry remain hidden to many, regardless of how many degrees they may have taken. One’s career, age, religion, caste, sect, or wealth will not grant access to these mysteries. What secrets does Masonry hold, and how are they unveiled?
Bro... Fahim Ahmed
Apr 1, 2020
What Would Your Sentence Be?
If, in some cataclysm, all of the scientific knowledge were to be destroyed, and only one sentence was passed onto the next generation of creatures, what statement would contain the most information in the fewest words?
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
Jul 29, 2020
Where Is A Freemason First Prepared?
The heart is an important symbol in Freemasonry whose sacred teachings should be unlocked and applied in each Mason’s life.
Ills..... Bro... Pamela McDown 30o
Feb 24, 2019
Where is the Future of Freemasonry?
The soul of Freemasonry is now moving away from its traditional roots in Western Europe and North America to those places where it can truly be used for the good of Humanity.
Very Ills..... Bro... Matias Cumsille 33o
Mar 25, 2019
Who is the Son of the Widow?
The origin of the term Widow’s Son is quite old and deep in Masonic Lore. Why does the orphan hero play such a prominent role in movies, mythology, and Masonry?
Bro... Jonathan Dinsmore 1o
Jun 5, 2019
Why I am a Co-Mason
The reasons for being a Co-Mason are great with the greatness of antiquity and the mightiness of the human soul, yet like the morning sky, revealing their depth in crystalline clearness.
Bro... Nathan Hyde 3o
Sep 27, 2018
Woman's Part in the Mysteries
A fascinating article detailing therole of women in the Ancient Mystery traditions,from the 1925 edition of“Freemasonry Universal: The Official Journal of Universal Co-Masonry."
Bro... J. Page
Aug 22, 2019
Women and Masonry
What historical role have women held in Freemasonry? This article discusses the issue of women in Freemasonry in the early part of the 20th Century.
The Very Ills..... Bro... Louis Goaziou 33o
Sep 27, 2018
Yggdrasil
Yggdrasil, the Tree of the World, is an ancient symbol found among our Nordic ancestors in theEddasof Creation. What relation does this axial symbol have to the immortal acacia of the Freemasons?
Very Ills..... Bro... Kristine Wilson-Slack 33o
Jul 18, 2022
The teachings of Freemasonry are clothed in the symbols of the building craft. Its mysteries are universal and are shared by many other traditions.
These traditions have given form to this wisdom under many guises but in Freemasonry these truths of Nature are expressed in the terms of construction and architecture. The time
of the Operative Masons is over yet the desire to raise structures and monuments to the Divine expression in Nature has persisted into the era of the Speculative Masons. In Universal
Co-Masonry this desire is encouraged to manifest in the form of written Pieces of Architecture. These Pieces of Architecture, articles and essays that expound on the symbolism and
meaning of Freemasonry, contribute to the building of the edifice that Universal Co-Masonry is attempting to raise.
This building cannot be touched with the hands but is instead approached with an open mind and a yearning heart. Within this temple exist the
thoughts, feelings and ideas of many generations of Universal Co-Masons. These Co-Workers, some still laboring upon the plan of work while others have passed to the Eternal Grand Lodge,
have left their mark not only upon our Order but also on the world. The thoughts they have shared serve to inspire and excite the minds of those who will come after them and their insight
will be added to the collective knowledge of Universal Co-Masonry. We believe this insight too valuable to be forgotten and hope that it assists you in your quest to understand Freemasonry.