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The Meaning of Solidarity

Posted on 15 Jun 2020 by Kristine Wilson-Slack

For every Freemason, the call of unification is strong. It is challenging. It is like breathing new air. It is our purpose to erase the lines that divide – in all things. There is one humanity, one country, one earth, one everything. If it is all made of one Logos, it is one. Single. The sum of all the parts. Solidarity.

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How did Freemasonry shape President Theodore Roosevelt?

Posted on 28 May 2020 by Elaine Paulionis Phelen

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Few figures in American history can match Roosevelt’s archetypal status as a hero, adventurer, statesman, and visionary. He was a many things in his life time, including a Freemason and President of the United States. How did Freemasonry shape Brother Theodore Roosevelt ?

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Truth and Belief

Posted on 14 Feb 2020 by universalfreemasonry

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To know Truth, you must unflinchingly examine your beliefs, your opinions, your conception, your prejudices, and your orthodoxies in the clear light of your most exalted self, your highest self.

Category: Freemasons, Universal Co-MasonryTags: Belief, Brotherhood, Climb, Co-Masonry, Co-Masons, Customs, Foundation, Freemasonry, Freemasons, God, Harmony, Jacob's Ladder, Justice, Ladder, Love, Masonry, Masons, Nature, Religion, Service, Tolerance, Truth, Truths, Unity, Unity of all Life

Masonic Ritual: The Dispersal [Part V]

Posted on 7 Oct 2019 by universalfreemasonry

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This is the first installment in a series exploring the effects of Masonic ritual. Here the author explores the nature of ritual, particularly in relation to Freemasonry.

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Masonic Ritual: The Intention [Part III]

Posted on 4 Oct 2019 by universalfreemasonry

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This is the first installment in a series exploring the effects of Masonic ritual. Here the author explores the nature of ritual, particularly in relation to Freemasonry.

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Universal Co-Masonry’s 2018 Grant Awards

Posted on 5 Mar 2019 by universalfreemasonry

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In 2018, Universal Co-Masonry received multiple grant awards to assist in the preservation and upkeep of the organization’s headquarters property and campus which is located in Larkspur, Colorado. These awards included grants for forest mitigation work, historic preservation, and greenhouse construction, as well as… Continue Reading “Universal Co-Masonry’s 2018 Grant Awards”

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Why Must a Freemason Ever Have Hope?

Posted on 11 Nov 2018 by Pamela McDown

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Freemasons are taught that “the unexamined life is not worth living.” Recently, I was faced with the unexpected death of a dear brother in my Lodge which left me feeling hopeless for a time. And so, the virtue of hope became an object of… Continue Reading “Why Must a Freemason Ever Have Hope?”

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Service: Why Do We Help?

Posted on 26 Jul 2018 by jonathandinsmore

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If you were to ask five different people of five different belief systems why it’s important to serve others, you’d probably get five somewhat different answers. For instance, a Hindu might say that it will accrue positive karma, a Christian that it’s to spread… Continue Reading “Service: Why Do We Help?”

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Service: Who Do We Expect To Change The World?

Posted on 11 May 2018 by karenaphelps

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“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” ~ Albert Einstein How many of us have marveled at the courage and self-sacrifice made by a soldier saving comrades in battle or a rescue worker who has saved families from the peril of… Continue Reading “Service: Who Do We Expect To Change The World?”

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The Perfection of Humanity: A Work in Progress

Posted on 18 Nov 2017 by Pamela McDown

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What if perfection isn’t what you think it is? It is a term that every Freemason can relate to as part of their understanding. The zeal to achieve perfection is a core value of the masonic practice. Many instances of the word turn up… Continue Reading “The Perfection of Humanity: A Work in Progress”

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