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Post by ricardo on Apr 8, 2005 10:44:43 GMT
It strikes me that others may have some similar difficulties finding older messages, short of a long time searching.
Where is the collection of Junior Warden's jokes that was on this site a week or so ago?
Looking for help!
Thanks
Richard N
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Post by ricardo on Dec 27, 2005 2:29:53 GMT
A warm and sincere welcome to my good friend from Lodge Galileo in Sydney, Australia.
Buon Natale tutti e felice 2006
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Post by ricardo on Oct 21, 2005 3:02:14 GMT
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Post by ricardo on Oct 23, 2007 18:46:42 GMT
Ricardo, are there any Martinists in SA? Maat Greetings, Maat. I know only of a group that meets in Melbourne, under a "constitution" from NZ. Ricardo
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Post by ricardo on Oct 12, 2007 10:14:52 GMT
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Post by ricardo on Mar 25, 2005 18:28:06 GMT
Dear and all, Greetings. "The Tree of Life" of 34 Paths features in "Mysteries of the Kabbalah" my Marc-Alain Quaknin. Would dearly appreciate any comment. Thanks in anticipation. Kind regards, John G. Priede. Might this be derived from the Greek Kabalah, which is said to have 10 spheres and 24 paths? See more at www.crcsite.org/GreekKabala1.htm et seq.. The article mentions that the Greek alphabet has 24 letters (as opposed to the Hebrew with 22 letters). We have 26 letters in our alphabet these days - perhaps a Tree of Life used by those speaking English should thus have 26 paths + 10 = 36 ?!! Richard
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Post by ricardo on Mar 30, 2005 20:27:02 GMT
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Post by ricardo on Aug 2, 2005 0:06:19 GMT
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Post by ricardo on Mar 28, 2005 1:20:52 GMT
www.freemasonrysaust.org.au/This site strives to be interesting and useful to non-Masons as well as Freemasons. The management team has sought to keep the site simple, being aware that some have slow connection speeds, or older computers sitting on their desks. Constructive comments and suggestions are welcome. Richard N GL webmaster
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Post by ricardo on Nov 22, 2007 20:25:25 GMT
And all four feature in the coat of arms of the Antients Grand Lodge ... Below - a Greek sphinx ...
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Post by ricardo on Nov 21, 2007 11:21:35 GMT
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Post by ricardo on May 5, 2007 6:20:18 GMT
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Post by ricardo on Apr 2, 2006 9:35:13 GMT
Why were our ancient bretheren tested at the bottom of the staircase by the JW then at the summit by the SW? If they had proved themselves as FCs at the bottom, what is the second test for? In my ritual they gave the PG and the PW to the JW. This gives admission to a FC Lodge. Proving oneself to be a FC requires additional information beyond the PG and the PW. S&F
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Post by ricardo on Oct 6, 2007 19:39:06 GMT
> Have you ever seen The Irish Working? I have not had the opportunity but I will ask around. In the 19th century there was an Irish District GL in Queensland and there might still be an Irish lodge around working under the UGLQ Cheers Russell There are several old Lodges formerly under the GL of Ireland in Qld that claim to work the Irish ritual. I can't vouch for their claims, not having visited. An Irish Lodges association exists in Qld and meets on or close to March 17 each year. The UGLQ office should be able to advise which lodges might still work an Irish ritual. Amazon have a book available that purports to reveal the Irish working - no comment as to its accuracy - www.amazon.com/Ritual-Freemasonry-Worked-Warrant-Ireland/dp/1564599930/
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Post by ricardo on Sept 9, 2005 16:19:24 GMT
Bro. Ricardo, can we say that the pillars mark an ideal threshold? Perhaps the threshold to the getting of wisdom --- or knowledge of the useful arts and sciences. Remember one of the old legends of the Craft, the story of the sons of Lamech: "According to the fourth chapter of Genesis, before Noah's flood, there was a man called Lamech who had two wives, one called Ada and the other Zillah. The first wife Ada bore him two sons, Jabal and Jubal, and the second wife Zillah bore him a son and a daughter, tubal-Cain and Naamah. These four children found the beginning of all the crafts in the world. Jabel, the eldest son, found the craft of Geometry, and he was the first person to divide lands and flocks of sheep and lambs, and he was also the first to build a house of wood and stone. Jubal found the craft of Music, Tubal-Cain the craft of the Smith and Naamah the craft of Weaving. Now these children knew that God would take vengeance upon the earth, either by fire or water, and in order that their discoveries might be preserved to future generations they wrote them upon two pillars of stone; on of marble, which would not burn in fire, and the other of lattress, which would not drown in water." (And Noah was the son of another Lamech.)
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Post by ricardo on Sept 9, 2005 14:40:12 GMT
Maat, frankly speaking: no, I never thought to the pillars in connection with the labours of Hercules and with the Zodiac. Thanks for the clue. Once I read a great piece on this latter item written by a Bro. of my lodge, a keen psychologist. I often thought to the pillars as the markers of the limit. The sense of which is very important in our life, either as initiates or as profanes. Everyday we come across limits, and we need much wisdom to determine if we can proceed further or not. Hmmmm, the compasses are more about describing boundaries, I thought. There is an interesting article about pillars at freemasonry.bcy.ca/texts/pillars.htmlAt a meeting open to the public for the installation of a new Grand Master, the GJW is asked whom he represents - ...., the Prince of the People, on Mount Tabor. The SGW when asked states that he represents ......, the Assistant High Priest, on Mount Sinai. Consider the significance of those two mountains. Also, their respective directions from the porch of King Solomon's Temple. The Pillars of Hercules (see above, pub sign at 7 Greek Street in London, near Foyles bookshop) were located at the eastern entrance of the Straits of Gibraltar (thinking of them I am reminded of the Strait of Messina, home of Scylla and Charybdis). And in an Italian Lodge I seem to recall that the statue of Hercules is situated in the west, close to the two pillars inside the entry porch. Just down from Freemasons Hall in London one can find a bar - Hercules Pillars - at 18 Great Queen Street. Is this just a coincidence?
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Post by ricardo on Aug 12, 2005 9:54:17 GMT
In Italy, the sword of the WM has a particular shape: that of a serpentine, like a kriss, the Malaysian poniard. It is not intended as weapon, but, rather, as a vehicle of light. Hmmm, very interesting... in my Mother Lodge the Tyler's sword had a wavy blade - the Brother who made it (my proposer) said it represented the sword placed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden. So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. Genesis 3:24
And take ... the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Eph.6:17
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Post by ricardo on Jul 28, 2005 10:01:11 GMT
Many thanks Bro. Giovanni Richard
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Post by ricardo on Jul 28, 2005 9:43:43 GMT
Later I will show a strange inscription which is reproduced on the southern exterior wall of the church. here I am! On the exterior wall of the Dome, there is a very strange inscription: SATOR AREPO TENET OPERA ROTAS Do you have a photo of that please? Richard
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Post by ricardo on May 27, 2005 14:02:43 GMT
Schroder Ritual Closing of the Lodge In the closing of the Lodge the W.M. asks the usual Masonic question about communicating for Freemasonry etc. When that is completed he says “Let us end our Labours with a Deed of Love”. The Deacons are instructed by the W.M. to “Remember the Poor” and the W.M. explains to the Brethren assembled how it is part of the Schröder ritual to collect money to assist any poor or distressed Freemason in the community or any other person requiring assistance would also be considered by the Lodge Executive. When that is completed the W.M. asks the S.W. to close the Lodge in the usual way and when the sign is completed the W.M., S.W. and J.W. step up to their respective pillars and assume the attitude of reverence and extinguish their candles with the following words. S.M. “The light is extinguished, but in us continues the Fervour of Strength.” J.W. “The light is extinguished, but in us remains the Splendour of Beauty.” W.M. “The light is extinguished, but over us shines forth the Light of Wisdom.” The principle officers give the sign taking the time from the S.W. and return to their prospective positions. The deacons fold the carpet and the D.C. asks the brethren to form a chain around the Lodge Room and the D.C. says “We dissolve the chain with “Peace Joy and Harmony.” The W.M. greets the Brethren with 3 times 3 and gives the sign. The Brethren greet the W.M. with 3 times 3 taking the time from the D.C. and give the sign. The Lodge then retires in the usual Masonic procession. Thoughts to take with you. This lecture displays many differences between the Schroder Ritual and the SA/NT rituals. I hope this encourages all Brethren who have heard or read this lecture to attend a meeting to view a truly unique way of Initiating candidates into Freemasonry. The main differences are the position of the Wardens in the Lodge Room, the Carpet instead of a Tracing Board. The Deacons role is small, but the S.W. has a big role. The candles are used instead of lights and the knocks are different. A C.T. is not used and the ritual is different. I believe this ritual is fresh and exciting and thought must be given to making some changes to SA/NT ritual to make it more modern and this could assist in generating growth in younger Brethren joining our order. References: Lodge Concordia First Degree Ritual Book 1995. Friedrich Schroder and his Ritual by Mikael Hirsch M.M. No 226 -14th June 1996. South Australian Freemason April - May 1981. www.llor225.org/ - the above is copied from the December 2002 notice paper
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