Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Ray Burgess, PGM – LA, and is presented here to honor MW Bro Darrell Fremont, Executive Secretary of the MSANA, and also President Jimmy Carter, who might not have been a Mason, but who exemplified every lesson in the Craft. The Worshipful Master, holding the evergreen, says, “This Evergreen, which once marked the temporary resting place of the illustrious dead, is an emblem of our faith in the immortality of the soul. By it, we are reminded that we have an immortal part within us which shall survive the grave, and which shall never, never, never die…Alas, my brother!” Enjoy, and please do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by WBro Stewart M. L. Pollard, son of MW Bro Ralph J. Pollard, PGM – Maine. This past week, I had the honor and privilege of participating, as the Wayfaring Man, in the raising of three new Master Masons. Something not explained in the ritual is the topic of this Bulletin – Why Ethiopia? Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by Bro Erick Weiss, Freeport #23 and Bristol #74, Maine. To relieve the distressed is a duty incumbent on all, but particularly on Masons, who are linked together by an indissoluble chain of sincere affection. To soothe the unhappy, to sympathize with their misfortunes, to compassionate their miseries and restore peace to their troubled minds is the great aim we have in view. On this basis we form our friendships and establish our connections. Here we find an excellent discussion of this directive found in most, if not all, monitors and ritual books. Enjoy, do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge, and do sympathize.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Dr WBro Steven Greenberg, PM and Fellow – Illinois Lodge of Research, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, PM – Solar Star #14, Bath ME. Bro Cerza is one of the towering figures of Masonic literature, and the MSANA maintains several digests of his work, which are still in demand today. Enjoy his story, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by Bro Colin Britton, Secretary, Freeport @23, Maine. The distinction between a right and a privilege is often misunderstood by those trying to define either, but they are the same sort of word-pair as, for example, free will and accord. Here we find the nine specific rights and/or privileges that belong to Master Masons and no others. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro James R. Johnston, PGM – Japan, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, PM – Solar Star #14, Maine. The Great Kanto Earthquake occurred at two minutes before noon on September 1st, 1923, and has been described as the worst natural disaster in history. Here we find the story of Freemasonry’s response to this calamity, and a lesson about who we truly are. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro J. Hugo Tatsch, and is the very first STB sent to every Lodge of every member jurisdiction in January 1923. The intent was to provide a common stock of vetted Masonic material to give unity to our common purpose. “Listen my children, and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere—” These opening lines of Longfellow’s poem, and the thrilling story which follows, have fascinated us for many years. History has recorded the details of the famous ride, and the incidents connected with it; but Masons know little about Paul Revere that arouses enthusiasm. Here we find the important facts regarding him and the setting which brings our patriot brother closer to us. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written and is brought to us by Bro Chuck Clampett, Mt Etna Lodge #333, Huntington IN. Judging military leadership from a military perspective becomes a daunting task. What makes a General great often depends on if he was on the winning side, commanded in famous battles, or gained the attention of the world of his era. General Omar Bradley was, by some accounts, an average Joe, but by others he was the best of leaders. Here is his story. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, Solar Star #14, Bath ME. Freemasonry has many curiosities, and indeed, many mysteries as yet unsolved. Among the former are several often misunderstood words with odd or involved meanings. Here, we find an excellent exploration of several of these. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, as has become tradition at this time of year, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Dr Joseph Blau, in remembrance of his father. May we all receive the gift of Emmanu El, God with us, this season. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.