Craft Masonry

  • The Lesson Taught by the Three Great Lights

    This week’s long-form video is an anonymous paper originally published in ‘The Masonic Monthly’ in 1865.

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  • Masonic Symbolism

    Good evening Quarrymen! This weekend’s video comes from the Masonic Monthly of 1865… “The three chief symbols of the ancient Fraternity of Masons were the Bible, Square and Compass. In the mediaeval lodge they were always to be found on the Master’s table, and were termed the “three great lights.”. Coming to YouTube Saturday 6…

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  • Can the Hiramic Legend be found in the Bible?

    This work is undated, but appears quite contemporary from the style of language. If Brother Robert P. Kaltenbach sees this video, please get in touch so I can confirm permission to use your work. The Master Mason Degree tells us that the Grand Master Hiram Abif was no longer alive at the time the Temple…

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  • Masonic Mystery: The Unseen Christmas Scandal!

    Dive into the heartwarming world of Masonic mystery and holiday cheer with our latest video, ‘The Case of the Missing Christmas Pudding’. Set in the grand halls of a snow-kissed Masonic Lodge, this festive tale unfolds with a twist of humor and a touch of intrigue. Watch as the lodge’s beloved brothers, adorned in their…

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  • A Masonic Whodunnit

    A Masonic Whodunnit

    Good evening Quarrymen Just in time for Christmas, enter a world of Masonic Drama and Intrigue. A Merry Mystery of Festive Fun. Witness the Crime, Collect the Clues, and help us discover WHODUNNIT! Coming to YouTube this weekend.

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  • Sun, Moon and Stars

    Sun, Moon and Stars

    In this anonymous presentation from 1930 … “We have more right to be astonished that the astronomical references are so few, rather than to be surprised that there are so many! We are taught that geometry and Masonry were originally synonymous terms and geometry, fifth of the seven liberal arts and sciences, is given more…

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  • Geometry and Masonry were originally synonymous terms

    Good Evening Quarrymen Coming to YouTube this weekend … “Geometry came into existence to answer the ceaseless questionings of man as to the “why” of celestial phenomena.” What does this mean for the Freemason?

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  • The “Stupid Atheist”

    The requirement for a candidate to hold a belief in a supreme being is a fundamental prerequisite for becoming a Freemason. While there are exceptions, such as the Grand Orient in France, where for a number of historical reasons beyond the scope of tonight’s paper this is not the case, belief in Deity is central…

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  • “Belief in the Deity is a fundamental requirement”

    Good evening, Quarrymen The first of the Old Charges, “Concerning God and Religion” begins: “A Mason is obliged, by his tenure, to obey the moral law; and, if he rightly understands the art, will never be a stupid atheist….” That all petitioners for the degrees express a belief in Deity is a fundamental requirement. Coming…

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  • The Masonic Muse: Poetic Reflections for Inner Peace

    Step into a realm of tranquility and wisdom with our latest video, ‘The Masonic Muse: Poetic Reflections for Inner Peace’. Immerse yourself in a serene visual journey that weaves the teachings of Masonry with the timeless beauty of poetry. This meditative experience is designed to inspire deep reflection and introspection, allowing you to ponder the…

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  • A new Community Video A few months ago, we collectively produced a community video addressing the question “Why Stonemasons”. This was a great success and came up with some really fascinating insights. I think it’s high time we put our hive mind towards another topic, so the video ‘Freemasonry in the Modern World’ https://youtu.be/Q79mYgK2omY has…

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  • ‘Other’ Orders of Freemasonry

    This week’s video is a brief look at 15 of the ‘other’ orders that are associated with Craft Masonry: 1. The Order of the Secret Monitor 2. Knights Templar 3. Supreme Council for Scotland 33º Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite 4. The Worshipful Society of Free Masons (The Operatives) 5. Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar…

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  • Rock the Lodge: A Masonic Music Revolution

    Amazing advances in generative AI have opened up a whole new world of possibility for Masonic music. Click here to explore!

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  • Take a Tour of the Craft

    Good evening Quarrymen Coming to YouTube this Saturday 18 November, by popular demand, a topic I have been requested to cover on numerous occasions over the years. I’m by no means an expert in most of them, so don’t expect too much … but we’ll take a top-down look at some of the ‘other orders’…

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  • Freemasonry in the Modern World

    A few months ago we produced a community video addressing the question “Why Stonemasons”. This was a great success and came up with some really fascinating insights. I think it’s high time we put our collective minds towards another topic, so tonight’s video ‘Freemasonry in the Modern World’ has been chosen to put the audience…

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  • The Post-Modern Freemason

    Good evening Quarrymen This weekend, a work from the start of the new Millennium with some thoughtful and radical ideas about the place of Freemasonry in a rapidly evolving Post-Modern society. Coming to YouTube 11 November 2023.

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  • A Masonic Symbolism Omnibus

    Hidden Treasures from the Archive – an hour of Masonic Symbolism:

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