Join your host Bro Jack Aquilina to receive a rare insight into the journey to the Grand Mastership through a wide-ranging interview with MWBro Hillel Benedykt the Immediate Past Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria. MWBro Hillel shares the details of his journey from initiation to his first grand team followed by … Continue reading "Episode 10. A Grand Masters Journey: MWBro Hillel Benedykt"

This week the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast deals with the important question of Women and Freemasonry. Bro Jack Aquilina and Bro James Mann interview Illustrious Sister Anney Konis and Right Worshipful Brother Alan Garner of the order Le Droit Humain (International Order of Freemasonry for Men & Women). Bro Jack and Bro James ask … Continue reading "Episode 9. Women Working the Craft"

Join Bro Jack Aquilina as he discusses the important topic of Freemasonry and Rosicrucianism. Bro Jack interviews the Deputy Chief Adept of the Utah (USA) College of the Societas Rosiucruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis, Bro Jason Mitchell, where they discuss the history, principles and relevance of Rosicrucian philosophy and its strong connection with Freemasonry. Bro Jack … Continue reading "Episode 8. Rosicrucianism & Freemasonry"

Join Bro Jack Aquilina and Bro Steve Austin for a shorter episode where Jack outlines plans for some exciting content being launched on the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast over the next month, their plans for trips to Lodges in New South Wales and their recent trip to Sydney to visit Lodge Thespian to witness … Continue reading "Episode 7. The Journey, Myths and Morality"

Bro Jack Aquilina and Bro Steve Austin finish off our journey through the craft degrees with a discussion about the Third Degree, the Master Mason. Bro Jack Aquilina interviews Victorian Lodge of Research and Certificate of Masonic Studies Coordinator WBro Brendan Kyne about some of the deeper symbolism of the third degree and what makes … Continue reading "Episode 6. The Third Degree"

Join Hosts Bro Jack Aquilina and Bro Steve Austin as they discuss their experiences in the Craft and the Second Degree. WBro James Tulk is back where he joins Bro Jack Aquilina in a discussion about the themes, lessons and principles of the Second Degree, the Fellow Craft. Also enjoy a reading by Bro Lucas … Continue reading "Episode 5. The Second Degree"

Episode 4 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is entitled “The First Degree”. Join Brother Jack Aquilina and Bro James Mann who talk about some masonic news in Victoria for the Blue Lounge Social Club and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. Bro Jack Aquilina then interviews WBro James Tulk, District Education Officer for … Continue reading "Episode 4. The First Degree"

Episode Three of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is a discussion about the “Trowel” as a Masonic symbol and why it no longer plays a role in the ritual and teaching of the Victorian Constitution. Host Bro Jack Aquilina is joined by a new host Bro Brendan McCallum MM. Bro Jack and Bro Brendan … Continue reading "Episode 3. The Trowel"

Episode 2 of the Brought to Light Podcast is all about the relationship between Freemasonry and Religion. Hosts Bro Jack Aquilina and Bro James Mann discuss reasons why Freemasonry is not a religion and how its traditions and ceremonies can offer both a philosophical and spiritual enlightenment. This episode also includes a reading by Bro … Continue reading "Episode 2. Freemasonry and Religion"

Join hosts Bro Jack Aquilina and Bro James Mann in a conversation where they launch the Southern Hemispheres first Masonic Podcast where they talk about what listeners can expect from this project, what freemasonry actually is and a little about the Blue Lounge Social Club (https://www.facebook.com/blueloungevic).