As we all know, change is often difficult and we usually accept it only after much kicking and screaming. If life with COVID-19 has taught us anything, it has taught us to be resilient and to adapt. Case in point; how do we follow the 5 steps to Application when it is impossible to meet […]
On behalf of the members of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Ottawa District 1, St. Andrew’s Lodge 560 would like to thank all those who have expressed an interest in becoming a member of our ancient and honorable fraternity. It is imperative that the members of the lodge can get to know the […]
It has been 3 weeks since the M.W. Bro. David J. Cameron commanded all masons in Ontario the closing of lodges and suspension of all masonic activity resulting in public gatherings. And the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario is not the only Jurisdiction that did so. Most Grand Lodges and concordant […]
A fascinating look into the history of the guilds and their connections to Rosslyn Chapel.
Written by Robert Brydon F.S.A (Scot)
In recent times the aims of Freemasonry and its ritual has changed. The ritual is purported to no longer disclose any ‘hidden’ elements, there is nothing to ‘reveal’, indeed, the