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There is no higher or more prestigious step than the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason or 3rd degree which is attained within the first 3...

The architectural renaissance in London after the Great Fire is a credit to the vision and legacy of Sir Christopher Wren. Early on a...

Before we can speak meaningfully of Masonic esotericism, we must first establish a meaning for the word “esoteric.” In some Masonic...

Is Freemasonry esoteric, or not? The short answer is “Yes, no, maybe.” By definition, esotericism is any topic “intended for or likely to...

The story is told of a man who turned to the famous sculptor, Gutron Borglum (a Freemason), whose work he had been admiring. “How do you...

The author is a Past Master of Moneta Lodge No. 405 (now Gardena-Moneta Lodge No. 372) and a four-time Past Master of Los Angeles Harbor...

The author is a Past Senior Grand Deacon of the United Grand Lodge of England, a member of Quatuor Coronati Lodge #2076, and Past...

Masons take an obligation to keep the secrets of the order, which include much of the ritual that they observe during their degrees. For...

The author is a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of California and served 17 years as Grand Secretary. Most Worshipful Cooper is a...

The Masonic Restoration Foundation is an educational organization that provides news, research, and analysis relating to the rich...