Pillars of the Portico
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Masonic Restoration, a wellspring of inspiration
On August 28 and 29th it was my privilege to attend the first Masonic Restoration Foundation convention hosted by Enlightenment Lodge No. 198 in Colorado Springs. The Masonic Restoration Foundation was founded nearly ten years ago. The plan: provide a format for elevating the Craft to its mystical intents and purposes and restore it to [...]
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Literal Lessons from the 17º
“This faith, taught by John, and so nearly Christianity, could have been nothing but the doctrine of the Essenes; and there can be no doubt that John belonged to that sect.” Albert Pike, Morals and Dogma, Chapter 17, “Knight of the East and West”.
It’s a shame that we don’t get to see all the degrees [...]
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By Bro. Cliff Porter. From The Relevant Mason.
They snickered when he walked by, the two Brothers, longtime past masters and longtime members of the lodge; both slightly deaf thought they were whispering. “Is he a wizard or just a wackjob?” the man had asked. Both giggled and snorted a bit, the other responded, “I don’t [...]
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New magazine in production!
A new magazine, of interest to Masons, is in production. It’s title: LVX.
LVX will contain articles concerning comparative religion, esoterica, commentary, poetry, art, history, philosophy, among other topics of interest to the student of life. It will not be wordy, nor fall prey to the pretentions common to the genre of “esoterica”. Rather it will [...]
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LIMBO DANCER
Between worlds
undefined, amorphous
Bending folds
Inchoate and unformed
I wait for heaven or hell
And a new birth
In your arms
Without distinction, or false
Alarms, pushing forward
To raise the bar
And plow the earth
Where true love grows
Beyond the emptiness
And the systole’s echoes
A thousand miles in purgatory
In the center of my being
No control in feeling
A light from shadows peeling
Bleeding to the ground
NO SOUND
Just [...]
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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.