Ritual is the heart and soul of Freemasonry as Masonic Degrees are performed and conferred to candidates. Bro. Jason Short returns to discuss how the performance of ritual shapes the experience and acts as a catalyst to bring deeper meaning to the words of degree work.

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On this special episode, we present the recent Craftsmen Online Reading Room discussion on Walter Leslie Wilmshurst's "The Meaning of Masonry." Our panel for the evening was RW Clifford T. Jacobs and Bro. Jason W. Short. Hosted by RW Bill Edwards and VW Michael LaRocco.

The Craftsmen Online Reading Room is a Masonic Reading Group program. These meetings focus on a reading selection from a Masonic book, discussed by a panel of Brothers during a secure Zoom Meeting. Our programs are free and open to all Masons in good standing, and those with an interest in the Ancient and Gentle Craft of Freemasonry. Additionally, all programs are recorded and available on our YouTube channel.

Our next Reading Room will take place Sunday, October 29th, at 7 pm. To sign up for email updates, click here.

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As the central figure of the Master Mason Degree, Hiram Abiff is the most controversial and esoteric character in Freemasonry. Many scholars and researchers have sought to discover his roots and relation to the ancient mysteries of Freemasonry. Bro. David de Hosson joins our discussion on the origins and the allegory of the Hiramic Legend.

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In his book, “A Brother Asks - Uncommon Discourses About Hiram,” Bro. John Nagy details the two routes the Ruffians attempted to make an escape during the Hiramic Legend. This episode builds on Bro. Nagy’s extensive research on the allegory of the Master Mason degree, as we explore the geographic and esoteric significance of the Ruffian’s flight actions in Masonic ritual.

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Freemasonry has shrouded its ritual and traditions in secrecy and symbolism for centuries. The hidden meanings of ancient Freemasonry have survived through communication innovations like the printing press, telephones, and the internet. Today, the Craft faces a new challenge in AI. WB Nicholas Broadway, the publisher of The Square Magazine, explores the impact of AI in the practice of Freemasonry.

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RW Gary Heinmiller is the Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of New York and shares his perspective on William Preston's contributions to Masonic ritual. Bro. Gary also weaves in his esoteric research on Masonic Geometry as it relates to the practice of Freemasonry today.

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If you search for “freemasonry songs” on Google, you will get very interesting results. WB Nathan St. Pierre joins us to share how there was a time when music had a much larger role in Freemasonry — and his research in preserving this unique Masonic history.

All songs performed by WB Nathan St. Pierre and used with his permission.
Song order:

1. "Guardian Genius of Our Art Divine"
2. 
   "Some Folks Have with Curious Impertenence Strove"
3. 
   "Come Lend me Your Ears Loving Brethren Awhile"
4. 
   "Once I Was Blind and Cou'd Not See"
5. 
   "You People Who Laugh At Masons Draw Near"

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Bro. John Nagy returns for a review of the Perfect Points of Entrance. How they have been explained over the years, how they are presented, and to what they truly allude.

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There are essentially three Masonic Aprons attributed to having been owned by George Washington and purported, at times, to have been a gift from Marquis de Lafayette. Dr. Jason Williams, the author of "Brought to Light", returns to discuss the historical Masonic connections between two heroes from the Revolutionary War.

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Since the late 18th century, Freemasonry in Finland has faced challenges and suppression. RW Lauri Helaniemi is our special guest this week as we travel through time to discuss the unique bond Finnish Freemasons share with the Brethren of the Grand Lodge of New York and the upcoming Centenary events.

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