MASONIC EDUCATION

READING ROOM

A Virtual Home for Masonic Scholars

Too often, too much of our Masonic experience is consumed by the mundane yet necessary work of attending to the business of our Lodges. And while the social and charitable aspects of our Craft are cherished parts of our tradition, they too can command an inordinate share of our time and efforts. But what of improving ourselves as men and Masons? There is an undeniable thirst in modern Freemasonry for the esoteric knowledge entrusted to the care of well-informed brethren.

For as long as the Craft has existed, brethren have gathered together outside of their regular communications to exchange Masonic ideas and insights. Yet for some brothers, whether due to distance or the many demands of modern life, this experience hasn’t been within reach.

Until now.

Thinkers wanted, apply within

We proudly present Craftsmen Online’s Reading Room, a Masonic Reading Group presented on YouTube. These meetings focus on a reading selection from a Masonic book or Masonic theme, discussed by a panel of Brothers. Our programs are free, open to all Masons in good standing, and those with an interest in the Ancient and Gentle Craft of Freemasonry. All programs are recorded and available on our YouTube channel.

OUR NEXT EVENT

The next Craftsmen Online Reading Room will be released on July 30th. Join our host, RWB Jason Short, and his guests, for a conversation on, “The Bhagavad Gita.

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The Mutual Duty to Maintain Fraternal Ties

The Mutual Duty to Maintain Fraternal Ties

Freemasonry offers extraordinary opportunities to form and nourish the bonds of union and friendship. Yet sometimes a Brother who has not attended regularly for some period of time will feel as though the members have forgotten about him.

Remember the Trowel

Remember the Trowel

In an era of online division, a reminder to Freemasons about the true purpose of the Trowel—a tool to spread Brotherly Love, not to amplify political strife on social media.

Camino de Santiago

Camino de Santiago

Read the 86-day walking journey, from Paris to Spain, to the Camino de Santiago. Learn what one Brother exerienced and learned during his physical and spiritual pilgrimage.

Mastering Your Trestleboard

Mastering Your Trestleboard

Discover the strategy for planning your Lodge trestleboard; balancing tradition with innovation, and defining true “wins” in leadership and lodge growth.

Beyond the Quarry – Unpacking the Defense of the Ruffians

Beyond the Quarry – Unpacking the Defense of the Ruffians

On this episode of the Craftsman Online Podcast, host RWB Michael Arce sits down with RWB Don Gorham, Grand Tiler of the Grand Lodge of New York, to discuss “The Defense of the Ruffians”, a thought-provoking one-act play by Bro. Thomas B. Davis.

Moses, the Burning Bush, and the Secret Name of God

Moses, the Burning Bush, and the Secret Name of God

In this Craftsman Online Podcast episode, WB Nathan Schick delves into the biblical story of Moses, revealing its profound allegorical connections to Freemasonry. Discover the significance of the “lost word,” the symbolism of Mount Horeb, and how the concept of “divine madness” and Moses’ proofs illuminate the Masonic journey from seeker to servant. Learn how these ancient narratives provide a model for personal transformation and community impact for Masons today.