We are always talking about learning and memorizing our ritual, and one of the important tasks is to understand the meaning of the words in the context of their use. There are times when we hear or use similar sounding or meaning words, however they may not be the correct usage. Please bear with me,… Continue reading Analyzation of made vs met for proficiency
Category: Degree Work
Our daily lives symbolized by the Rough Ashlar
In the Entered Apprentice degree we learn of the Rough Ashlar, which is the stone taken from the quarry in its rude and natural state. How does this metaphor apply to our daily lives? This discussion is a work in progress, sort of a rough ashlar of sorts, and your answers to various topic points… Continue reading Our daily lives symbolized by the Rough Ashlar
Tackling the Inspection Nerves
At a recent Lodge Inspection, the District Deputy shared with us a short talk on “Nerves”. The topic was timely, and especially seeing that it was inspection season there were many brothers just a little nervous about performing their duties for degree work. It is normal for people to be nervous and nothing to be… Continue reading Tackling the Inspection Nerves
The Importance of Masonic Services
One of the toughest aspects of our Masonic careers is the Masonic Funeral Service. Due to the boom of membership in the late 1940s, we have many of our brethren that are reaching the age of living a full life. And once the Great Architect of the Universe finally makes that call upon us, it… Continue reading The Importance of Masonic Services