masonic teachings
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Masonic Teachings 1 - THE SYMBOLISM OF THE SQUARE AND COMPASSES
You were introduced to the square and compasses very early in your Masonic career in fact they were among the first items discussed on your night of Initiation. They are in evidence throughout all Lodge meetings, and it is therefore desirable that you should have a ready understanding of their Masonic significance.
Masonic Teachings 2 - THE BACKGROUND TO TODAY'S LODGE
The Charges of a Freemason in the Book of Constitutions define a Lodge as being a place where Freemasons assemble to work, and to instruct themselves in the mysteries of the ancient science.
Masonic Teachings 3 - THE THREE GREAT LIGHTS
On the evening of his initiation the candidate’s attention is drawn to the three great Emblematic Lights of Freemasonry, named the Volume of the Sacred Law, The Square and the Compasses.
Masonic Teachings 4 - SYMBOLS IN MASONRY
Symbolism has had a long history. It has existed for maybe 5000 years while Masonry has had a history of six Cenruries. Yet symbolism has been a porminent feature of Freemasonry for only about 200 years.
Masonic Teachings 5 - THE VOLUME OF THE SACRED LAW
If you were asked, “What do you consider the most important feature of Freemasonry?” you would undoubtly say, “The Volume of the Sacred Law is essential to the institution of Freemasonry.”
