The lodge is draped in red, and in the east is a blue, starstudded canopy. Maine masonic text book masonic grand lodge of maine. Blue book, but decided to make a number of changes including consecutive page numbering, revised paragraph numbering. Masonic lectures of the blue lodge free downloads and. The ebony recordbox of the judges sits under the canopy, and a triangle with the hebrew letters yod heh hangs with a balance in the center of the chamber. Mark waks ourritualworkisthelifesbloodoffreemasonry. This trifold publication can be used to encourage participation in the ritual proficiency. If you are a master mason and have an interest in the rituals of other jurisdiction, we recommend contacting the grand lodge directly. Secret masonic handshakes words, and signs of blue lodge masonry entered apprentice degree first degree in the blue lodge sign of an entered apprentice. On june 28, 1826, the founders of the grand lodge of free.
Therefore, the proceedings should be held in a place that can be securely tiled, preferably the dining room of the lodge. Tyler prepares candidate and when ready to proceed with ceremony gives three distinct knocks. Many may remember my past work starting in the early 1990s and now i am going to once again try to spread masonic knowledge and general information on freemasonry and blue lodge information. Customer services be welcome to contact us, by email, by phone or by skype.
Your consideration in this matter is greatly appreciated, but all are free to purchase from whatever outlet they choose. Masonic ritual is intended to be performed in a solemn manner to provide the most meaningful experience possible for the candidates and the membership alike. Red lodge refers to a lodge which works a scottish ritebased ritual in the first 3 degrees found normally in louisiana. Some rituals use symbols drawn from other symbolic systems, such as the use of earth, air, fire and water by our brethren who use the scottish rite blue lodge rituals in. Position of lights in lodge as prescribed by grand lodge, proceedings 1922, page 7. Some of the differences are some deleted text, addition of the skull lecture, and an abbreviated procession. Should any freemason look to make an online purchase he will quickly discover that there are multiple websites available to him.
Freemasonry its rituals, agenda and steps to freedom. The secretary should see that an obituary record of. Our ancient brethren held their lodfes on high hills, or in low dells, the better to observe cowans and eavesdroppers. Lodge state of california adopted july 2009, 2 the masonic ritual adopted by this mwphgl, 3 mackeys jurisprudence of freemasonry, and 4 macoys worshipful masters assistant. The hobart masonic lodge 198 app was created to help build a closerknit community among members. Masonry is traditionally and generally described as a system of. All the business of a blue lodge a lodge of three degrees is done in the lodge while opened on this degree, except that of entering an apprentice or passing a fellow craft, when the lodge is lowered from the masters degree for that purpose. Emulation ritual 123 emulation working emulation lectures 123. Indiana blue book of masonic law mulberry lodge home. Ritual for a lodge of sorrow this ritual is a modified version of the ritual for a lodge of sorrow as found in the louisiana masonic monitor. Ritual is the glue that holds a lodge together and binds freemasons throughout the world.
The scottish rite ritual monitor and guide 78 tain prisoners. Ritual books the ashlar company does not carry any ritual books. Much of the ritual of our church, even of our english church. Masonic ritual from having read their descriptions in books and on the internet would still not be initiated in any wayfor the personal. An adhoc committee was formed for the organization, implementation, and administration for the ritual certification program. The first degree is the entered apprentice where the initiate is entered. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia.
Information was also gathered from other respected written references, as well as from. A lodge is a certain number of masons duly assembled, having the holy bible, square rud compasses, and a charter or warrant empower ing them to work. Next, go through your cypher or code book carefully, and see how much you can read. While masonic lodges serve their communities, their most important. No other part of masonry is accessible until one has received the three degrees of the blue lodge. On june 28, 1826, the founders of the grand lodge of free and accepted masons of michigan decided upon the format and contents of the book of constitutions of the grand lodge. I have also found out that he teaches alchemy exclusively to freemasons alchemy on this website.
Maine masonic text book for use of lodges originally drummonds monitor sixteenth edition copyrighted 1923 maine printing exchange, inc. He lectures extensively both inside and outside of the united states on freemasonry. For the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft, and master mason, as authorized by the grand lodge of north carolina free and accepted masons. Digital masonic library greetings, at the library tab suggested reading of the website of the valley of schenectady, aasr, nmj, usa, is the below listing of. This 2015 edition of the indiana blue book of masonic law is a compilation of the 1993 edition, together with all changes thereto through and including the 2015 annual meeting of the grand lodge of indiana. The following freemason books links will take you to masonic websites where you can browse from a list of many different freemason books. The candidate promptly goes through the ritual for the entered apprentice degree, which is the first degree of the blue lodge. A blue lodge is a lodge of freemasons that confers the first three degrees. May the blessings of heaven rest upon us and all regular masons.
A lodge of fellow craft masons consists of five, viz worshipful master, senior and junior wardens, senior and. He is a member of the masonic brotherhood of the blue forgetmenot no. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees. These masonic rituals are provided in the portable document format pdf.
The whole ritualistic religious character of the masonic lodge and its thick wall of secrecy certainly creates major concerns for bible believing christians. Ritual is the glue that holds a lodge together and binds freema sons throughout the world. In all but two cases, it is the only ritual sanctioned by the grand lodge. This 2015 edition contains a list of standard forms and other helpful information. The lodge should be opened on the third degree and remain open until the service has been completed and the brethren have returned to the lodge room. Secret masonic handshakes words, and signs of blue lodge masonry. Brethren, as you may already know, governor tate reeves has issued a shelterinplace order for all of mississippi. The secret ritual of the secret work of the ancient arabic. Drummond was originally published by the grand lodge of maine in 1877 for the purpose of assisting the lodges in. The question always is why is it called blue lodge. The blue lodge, is the fundamental body of freemasonry. Although some online retailers do sell them, we are of the opinion that there is no good reason to sell such items to the general public. Speculative masonry was very much in its apprentice stage both with its appearance and in fact. Blue book, but decided to make a number of changes including consecutive page.
Grand lodge of each state has the power to regulate the ritual practiced in that lodge. Online masonic stores the grand lodge of mississippi f. By giving the entered apprentice knocks with longer intervals the tyler indicates that the candidate is ready. The committee on work is the custodian of our beautiful ritual which must be preserved in a perpetual state of purity by. Here are some of the grips, signs, and signals of blue lodge freemasonry first 3 degrees check out my other videos regarding this occult cult. The webbform ritual is used in 50 of the grand lodges of the united states. May brotherly love prevail and every moral and social virtue cement us. The communication of a lodge for funeral purposes should be recorded as called. The ritual is bizarre and elaborate, and symbolizes the initiatesaid to be in spiritual darknesscoming to the masonic lodge for light.
Once a standardization is chosen, inspectors are usually assigned to certify those who are to perform the ritual, and to hold regular schools of instruction where the ritual work is performed and perfected by the lodge leadership. New freemasons would like to learn masonic ritual in the most expedient manner. The local blue lodge is the place where you and your freemason neighbors begin your masonic careers. The ritual is the cypher of abbreviations which constitutes the key to the secret work and those portions of the degrees which. Ritual and the masonic lodge ritual is the heart and soul of freemasonry. The blue lodge proficiency guide is a onestop masonic study guide that provides information in key areas of study, such as, detailed instruction in the blue lodge degrees, principle tenets of the fraternity, cardinal virtues explained, masonic catechism, and the obligation, all delivered in a easy to read format. A coil writes, it is well understood that grand lodges are the highest masonic authorities in both law and doctrine.
This rituals name is actually derived from the fact that it was the ritual of the ancients grand. Table lodge the ceremony of seven toasts a table lodge is part of the mysteries of our order. Ritual proficiency certification the grand lodge of. As that freemasons are to be peaceful citizens, i trust in you, as a mason, to comply with all of the orders and recommendations that have been set out. However, most masons learn it over many years of attending lodge meetings. Some signs and signals of blue lodge freemasonry youtube. Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. United grand lodge first degree or ceremony of initiation. One might think that since they are used at every meeting, this frequent repetition would make them one of the more stable and uniform parts of masonic ritual. Without our beautiful ritual and the timehonored lessons it holds, our fraternity would be just another service club. And so may we ever meet, act and part, my brethren. The webmaster of the grand lodge of mississippi recommends the following websites. Within the blue lodge are conferred the craft degrees.
What must be recognized here is that, historically and worldwide, maonic ritual varies. Blue book, but decided to make a number of changes including consecutive page numbering, revised. We believe ritual books should be distributed by the respective grand lodges for each jurisdiction. May 19, 2019 this book is a must for any freemason who wants to understand the secret meanings behind the symbolic blue lodge ritual. Wilmshurst, in his book meaning of masonry, writes, the very essence of the masonic doctrine is that all men in this world are in search of something in their own nature which they have lost. Roynaynes hand book of freemasonry a complete manual. Masonic lodge rituals exposed secret societies exposed. Lodge opening ceremonies are the most frequently practiced of all our rituals.
Overview of freemasonry prepared by wanda alger, september 20 to become a mason, the initiate goes through the lue lodge which is 3 separate degrees of advancement. The exclusive ritual used by the grand lodge of pennsylvania. Admission to membership in the lodge, as in any part of masonry, is by petition. The code contains the masonic constitution, the bylaws governing grand lodge, the bylaws governing constituent lodges, and the penal code. The ceremony is a tiled lodge open on the entered apprentice degree using the ritual that follows. You can join other masonic organizations to earn further degrees.
Ritual proficiency certification organization and implementation the ritual proficiency certification is organized and implemented under the supervision of the grand lecturer. Below is an overview of what is commonly known as the blue lodge degrees. Rituals of american freemasonry the masonic trowel. Ancient arabic order of nobles of the mystic shrine. Itis what sets us apart from every other fraternal and charitablesocietyinexistence. The deeper you analyse lodge rites and instruction it becomes obvious we are looking at an institution that is contrary to gods pattern for christian. The blue lodge is the foundation of all freemasonry organizations.
Drummond was originally published by the grand lodge of maine in 1877 for the purpose of assisting the lodges in resolving the questions which continually arise, and as a monitor of the various ceremonies. Here is some inside in this subject from my research. In the netherlands the grand orient has allowed two lodges to use their own rituals, one dutch lodge works in the english emulation ritual, all the others have to. The history and evolution of the american masonic ritual. The committee on work is the custodian of our beautiful ritual which must be preserved in a perpetual state of purity by constant supervision and schooling. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a.
The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. Old ancients the exclusive ritual used by the grand lodge of pennsylvania. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master. Various forms of ritual are used around the world, which mostly vary in wording and movements. The nature of freemasonry how has a court described the craft. The abbreviation of the procession is due to the limited floor space in the room my lodge occupies. The blue lodge proficiency guide is a onestop masonic study guide that provides information in key areas of study, such as, detailed instruction in the blue lodge degrees, principle tenets of the fraternity, cardinal virtues explained, masonic catechism, and the obligation, all delivered in a.