by David A. GrindleGeneral Grand Master Pictured Left to Right: William G. Snyder, General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work, Ed Nolte, President-elect, National Sojourners, David A. Grindle, General Grand Master, James H. Hodge, General Grand High Priest, and Glenn Means, Past Grand Master of Missouri Hello Companions, The CMMRF Board of Trustees met in …
by Bryan BechlerGeneral Grand Recorder Left to Right: Most Illustrious Companion Steven L. Dazey, Most Illustrious Grand Master, Washington; Illustrious Companion Wayne Deming, Past Master, Bellingham Council; Past Grand Master, Grand Council of Washington; Past Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of Washington; Right Puissant Companion Bryan D. Bechler, General Grand Recorder; Grand Recorder, Grand Council …
Be Part of the Future by John L. Belanger Companions, come and be a part of the future. Yes, you can help make Masonry come alive in the eyes and minds of millions of Masons and non-Masons.We are looking for you to write an article (short talk paper) which will be published on the internet …
“Whence came you?” By: John L. Belanger VIº August 29, 2016’ Daily this question is asked by Masons without the slightest thought as to its real meaning. “Whence came you?” Who can really answer the question? Equally baffling and profound is the question “What came you here to do?” Simple as these questions …
The Evolution of the Three Great Lights By John L. Belanger The study of the Evolution of the Three Great Lights, in my opinion, is a very complex one. To understand this we must go back in time prior to the three great lights being placed on our altars in modern (Speculative) Masonry. We …
by RPC Bryan D. Bechler General Grand Recorder When you first joined your Craft Lodge, you filled out your paperwork and paid your requisite fees. Down the road you became a Master Mason and a member of the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world. As time went by you were made aware of …
by William “Bill” Snyder General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work With this issue of the Weekly Decryption, I wanted to briefly report to you about the emerging and increasing role of the Cryptic Rite in all things Masonic. Last week, the General Grand Master and I met with hundreds of Masons of all types …
by Dennis N OaklandAmbassador to Alaska Great things are happening in the Alaska Grand Council Jurisdiction. As our Grand Assembly approaches, our 3 Councils will be well represented at the 36th Annual Assembly on March 2nd 2018 at Fairbanks Alaska. We have a sound financial foundation to keep our York Rite bodies functioning well into …
by Norman R. Draine Regional Deputy General Grand Master for Europe Monument to the DiscoveriesLisbon, Portugal,Erected 1960 The position of Regional Deputy for Europe brings the unique challenges of working with nine different countries, Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Romania, all with different religions, languages and cultures that must be respected. …
by Gary Wyne General Secretary, CMMRF The Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation, (CMMRF), was incorporated in the state of Oklahoma, March 6, 1986. The driving force behind this new corporation was Most Puissant General Grand Master Ben Mandlebaum, of the General Grand Council, Cryptic Masons International. Today, CMMRF funds research at the Indiana University School of …