Brethren, This Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro A. W. Wood, and is brought to us by MW Bro Richard Nadeau, PGM – Maine. The first Grand Lodge of Masons was formed at the Goose & Gridiron tavern in 1717. Here we find an excellent discussion of what followed, and how it […]

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Leon Zeldis, Editor – Israeli Freemason, and is brought to us by WBro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Maine. A fundamental question, rarely asked, is why our ancient brethren who developed what we now know as Speculative Freemasonry, based their system on the […]

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr Bro Joseph Fort Newton, and first published in July 1925. The battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill were definitive events in the formation of the United States. Here we find an excellent discussion about those times, and the dedication of the men and […]

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in March1933, and is brought to us by RW Bro Dex Rowe, PDDGM 9th – VT. The Morgan Affair is perhaps the most romantic and dramatic episode in the modern history of the Craft, and one which all Freemasons may ponder for their own enlightenment. […]

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Eugene L. Goldman, first published in February 1995. What are the secrets of Freemasonry? What are those things that we have all promised to forever conceal and never reveal? What is the difference between lawful communication and unlawful? Here we find an excellent discussion […]

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro K. W. Aldridge, PGM – QC, and is brought to us by VW Bro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Brunswick ME. We all remember the symbolic penalties associated with the taking of each of our obligations, as these are impressive parts of […]

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Walter MacDougal, PGM – ME, and is brought to us by MW Bro Claire Tusch, PGM – ME. There is no doubt that performing degrees is a vital part of the work of a Lodge, but it is a common short-circuit in our […]

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Thomas Dougherty, PGM – NJ, first published in February 1981. Have you ever felt lonely, in need of a friendly word or a simple pat on the back? Here we find an excellent discussion about how this question relates to Masonry, and who […]

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Bryan Musicar, DEO 5th – IL, and is brought to us by RW Bro Bill Bussiere, PDDGM – IL. The Compasses are an instrument familiar to all Master Masons, but what do we know of the skirret, of the pencil? Here we find an […]

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr Bro Joseph Fort Newton, first published in January 1924. We are all pilgrims, journeying through time. As we reflect on the year past and anticipate the year to come, let us hear these timeless words our brothers of 1924 heard, as relevant today […]