October 2019

By Companion John Bridegroom, PMIGM INGeneral Grand Sentinel, Cryptic Masons International First Responder Award Presentation   On September 9th, Valparaiso Council No. 86 in Valparaiso, Indiana presented Lieutenant Christopher J. Gamblin with the first ever First Responders Award from the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International. Companion Gamblin serves the Lowell Fire Department and […]

Will HighsmithEditor, Weekly Decryption Clock picture courtesy of FreeStockPhotos.biz   \”Growing old is no more than a bad habit which a busy person has no time to form.\” -Brother Andrew Maurois Time is a concept discussed in many Masonic Rituals with teachings on how short life is and how we should spend our time. Time

By Companion Jack A. HollowayIllustrous Associate Grand Chaplain, Grand Council of Florida Woodcut by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, 1860 (Public Domain-Expired)   And on the morrow Moses went into the tent of the testimony; and behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi had sprouted and put forth buds, and produced blossoms, and