July 2020

Keeping your Passions within Due Bounds By Companion Scott A. Schwartzberg, Guest AuthorSubmission to the General Grand Council Education Committee Companion Scott A. Schwartzberg “Freemasonry is a system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols.\” The Compasses are a symbol vital to understanding Freemasonry. As the Compasses are used to draw the arcs […]

Most Illustrious Companion Jonathan Prouty Park Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Vermont June 14, 1955 – July 23, 2020 MIC Jonathan P. Park PMIGM of Vermont 1955-2020   With profound sadness, and with a very heavy heart, I unfortunately must notify you of the loss of Brother, Companion and Sir Knight Jonathan P. Park

Entertaining Strangers By Most Illustrious Companion John D. Barnes Past Most Illustrious Grand Master and Grand Treasurer, Grand Council of New Jersey Angel(Photo Credit: pxfuel.com)   \’Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.\’ -Hebrews 13:2 My Companion: This was one of my mother-in-law’s favorite quotes. She lived up to

Puzzle – Lodge Officers Word Find By Right Illustrious Companion Jarod Stanley Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Mississippi RIC Jarod Stanley Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Mississippi   This week\’s puzzle:

The Perfect Ruler By Companion Jack A. HollowayIllustrous Associate Grand Chaplain, Grand Council of Florida Heavens (Pubilc Domain)   \”Daniel said: \’Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever. to whom belong wisdom and might. He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise

General Grand Council Officer Nominations Due September 1, 2020 By Companion David A. GrindleMost Puissant General Grand Master Companion David A. GrindleMost Puissant General Grand Master   Hello, From the Ninth Arch, Since the 47th Triennial Assembly is rapidly approaching, we are seeking to streamline processes at the Assembly. Therefore, there will be no nominations

Northwest Region HappeningsSubmitted by Stephen Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Cryptic Masons International Collar Photo Credit; MIC John Bridegroom   On July 9, a regional conference call was held wih the Northwest Region Grand Recorders. These calls will be mentioned in the Decryption as a way to nofify every Companion of what is

Masonic Calendars By Companion Scott A. Schwartzberg, Guest AuthorSubmission to the General Grand Council Education Committee Companion Scott A. Schwartzberg As humans, we like to commemorate when something happened, so we invented calendars to keep track of time. We have days of the week, but every seven days, we start back at the beginning. We

The Master Plan By Most Illustrious Companion John D. Barnes Past Most Illustrious Grand Master and Grand Treasurer, Grand Council of New Jersey Temple Plan(Photo Credit: mastermason.com)   \’Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation.\’ -Robert H. Schuller My Companion: In the Tapestry of Life, each of us may only see a few threads.

Puzzle – Regalia & Accessories Word Find By Right Illustrious Companion Jarod Stanley Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Mississippi RIC Jarod Stanley Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Mississippi   This week\’s puzzle: