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nlightenment Lodge 198 of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons is a regular lodge under the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Colorado Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.  Enlightenment also adheres to the standards set forth by the Masonic Restoration Foundation and meets the requirements to be hailed as Traditional Observance Lodge. 

The Enlightenment concept focuses on philosophy, education, and the initiatic tradition.  We follow, without deviation, the strictest observance of ritual as provided by the Grand Lodge of Colorado.  The Brethren collectively agree that Masonry is a life long endeavor not to be rushed, not be bought, and not to be under valued.

 We strive to bring quality educational programs to our Brothers on a monthly basis.  The pursuits of our lodge are esoteric and treated as such.  However, we utilize both Brothers and speakers from the profane world that are experts in their fields of study.  We believe that pursuing quality education for the purpose of speculation need not be confined to education presented by members only.

We admire the workers in the quarry before us such as W.L. Wilmshurst, Albert Pike, Carl Jung, Alias Ashmole, Gerard Encausse, Manly P. Hall, and others who, through their hard work and perseverance improved themselves, Masonry, and their community. We strive for Enlightenment Lodge to provide a collective of thought and progression that each member of the lodge can claim in his own way similar pursuits and lofty goals.

 

 

Associate Membership

nlightenment Lodge is a small and intimate lodge with an extraordinary focus on the initiatic experience and philosophical enrichment of its members.  Because we value the special and intimate experience created by Enlightenment, and to ensure a small and familial experience, we have capped our membership at 72.  However, for very special Brothers, who are already Master Masons in good standing, living outside of the geographical area of Colorado, who would like to benefit from the Enlightenment Lodge educational experience, we have an Associate Membership.  You must be proposed by a Regular Member of the lodge and voted upon by the lodge with unanimous consent.  This membership entitles the Brother to all of the papers and educational information and presentations prepared or presented by or at Enlightenment.  Further, you will also be invited to all meetings, to include those for whom visitors are refused.

For inquiries into Associate Membership please e-mail Brother Rob Herd, the Chairman of Masonic Formation, at robherd@enlightenmentlodge.com

 

Pillars of the Portico

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    The following is excerpted from the Parabola calendar project. Sunday 7 - Mulk. Bahá’í – First day of the 18th month of the Bahá’í Calendar. - 1812 – English novelist Charles Dickens is born (pictured right). Monday 8 - Nirvana Day. Buddhist – Mahayana Buddhist day commemorating the Buddha’s death (also known as Parinirvana). - 1878 – Birth of German philosopher [...]
  • The Importance of Living in the Present
    In our busy modern world it is often easy to forget about the present moment, that moment of the cycling of the breath. Feeling each breath, focusing on the rollover from inhalation to exhalation, greatly reduces mental chatter and calms the spirit. Instant stress release: There is silence between the breaths.
  • English Masonic Education
    by Daniel Lewis Good news! I’m all done in my three craft degrees. I am now a very pleased Bristol Master Mason So I thought, why not celebrate by writing an article for my friends over at The Sanctum Sanctorum! This time I want to talk about my perspective of Masonic Education in England (specifically [...]
  • Parabola Calendar for the week beginning January 24, 2010
    Excerpted from the Parabola calendar project. Sunday 24 - Sementivae. Ancient Roman – Feast to honor Ceres (goddess of agriculture) and Tellus (Mother Earth). Begins the planting season. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sementivae http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Earth http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaia_(mythology) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Earth_(deity) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Earth_(Memphis_Slim_song) http://popup.lala.com/popup/432627120865635546 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiLla2SIQ9E) Monday 25 - 1759 – Scottish poet Robert Burns is born. - 1882 – Birth of writer Virginia Woolf. Tuesday 26 - 1802 – The U.S. Congress passes an act calling for [...]
  • Parabola Calendar for the week beginning January 17, 2010
    The following is excerpted from the Parabola calendar project Sunday 17 - World Religion Day. Baha’i – Celebrates the teachings of unity found in all religions. - 1789 – German theologian August Neander is born. - 1820 – Birth of Anne Brontë, British author. Monday 18 - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Christian ecumenical – Beginning of eight day observance [...]

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