The Chisel as a Working Tool? January 4, 2022 Recently, a newly raised Brother read about a chisel being a symbol in Freemasonry but did not recall it being mentioned as a working tool in the degrees. He questioned if there is a Masonic significance. Though it is not utilized in the Pennsylvania Degrees, here is the answer: Chisel. In the American Rite the... Read more »
Why is an Apprentice “Entered”? October 26, 2021 / April 7, 2025 The word goes back to operative days. The Freemasons of the middle ages were a select group; they were the highest class artisans of their time. It required sound health, moral character, high intelligence, to be a good operative Freemason, permitted to work on the great Housed of God which were the Freemasons’ work. They... Read more »
6th Annual District Cigar-B-Que June 28, 2021 For Ticket Order Form, click “Continue Reading” Read more »
Suggestions for Learning Ritual January 16, 2021 by: Brother Kirk W. Borowski, P.M., Principal-8th Masonic District School of Instruction I will never claim to remember much from the night that I was initiated into Freemasonry, but I do remember asking myself “how much of this will I remember” and “how was that guy able to recite so much from memory?” The first... Read more »
The Wayfarer December 31, 2020 Hieronymus Bosch was a Flemish painter, born in 1450. His work is primarily known for its grotesque and unusual portrayals of otherworldly creatures. But, his work also hides deep symbolism. Some believe the painting showed here, entitled “The Wayfarer”, contains numerous Masonic symbols. Which ones do you see? It is commonly thought that the subject... Read more »
Bristol Lodge No. 25 Artifacts November 4, 2020 Masonic items and artifacts are an important part of many lodges’ history and can contribute to the aesthetic environment of a lodge building – like this display from Bristol Lodge No. 25! Bristol Lodge is the last Moon Lodge in the 8th Masonic District. Read more »
5th Annual District Cigar-b-que is on! August 29, 2020 After some setbacks due to COVID-19, the Cigar-b-que will go on as scheduled. For Ticket Information click here: Cigar-b-que Tix Order 2020 Read more »
Brother Enrico Fermi, Nuclear Pioneer August 16, 2020 Enrico Fermi, namesake of the nuclear power plant near Monroe, Michigan, was a leading pioneer in the development of nuclear fission and the first nuclear reactor. Brother Fermi was born in 1901 in Rome and as a young boy, enjoyed physics and mathematics. He received his undergraduate and doctoral degrees at the prestigious Scuola Normale... Read more »
Virtual Summer School of Instruction July 12, 2020 The first of two virtual Summer School of Instructions will be held, Monday, July 13th at 7:00 PM. Topics will include the current decisions for lodges during the green phase of re-opening, Q & A by attendees and Masonic Education. All officers are expected to attend and all Master Masons are encouraged to attend. Contact... Read more »
Independence Day July 3, 2020 Independence day is celebrated annually in the United States to recognize the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The document was meant to explain the reasons why the 13 British colonies of the Americas chose to separate from England. Some scholars believe that the document was not signed until August 2nd, 1776. Although writings from Benjamin... Read more »
