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Masonic Fortitude: A Hero’s Journey

Posted on 12 Jan 2018 by Pamela McDown

The great spiritual teachers, culture bringers, warriors, Freemasons and saints are living examples of the virtue of fortitude. Whether they fight the dragon or obtain the great treasure it guards, those with fortitude are people who deliver on their promises. They are people who… Continue Reading “Masonic Fortitude: A Hero’s Journey”

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The Mason’s Sword: Emblem of the Mind

Posted on 9 Dec 2017 by Pamela McDown

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“Never give a sword to a man who can’t dance.” I’ve heard this proverb many times over the years. Nobody seems to know who wrote it or what it actually means. Most contrast the joy and beauty of dancing to the brutality and violence… Continue Reading “The Mason’s Sword: Emblem of the Mind”

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