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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 2
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Just happened across this site; wanted to say hi. Currently a member of Belpre #609 here in Belpre, OH--in fact, my raising was March 25th
Only member of my family to be a Mason, so I may end up with questions that seem kinda simple at times Jim |
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"Laus Deo"
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: #232 Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania
Posts: 252
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Welcome to the forums, Hope you enjoy your stay. Don't hesitate to ask any question. We are all willing participants
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P.M. LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232 P.H.P. Lafayette Chapter #167 Sir Knight (Hospitallier Commandry) Prophet (Zafar Grotto) Enlightenment is for those who can open their blinds and realize, there is more to life and understanding. |
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ex oriente lux
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 497
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Greetings and salutations Jim. Do not worry, I'm the only Mason to my knowledge in my family. We all have to start off somewhere and the people here are great at helping. I have learned a lot from the great group of people here.
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 93
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Welcome to Freemasonry, and welcome to the board. Masonry is a huge topic, and there is much for a new Mason to learn. There are two books, that will make an excellent beginning for you:
"The complete idiot's guide to Freemasonry" by Hodapp and "Freemasonry for Dummies" Both of these are available from amazon.com Have you decided if you wish to pursue any of the appendant bodies? I am a Scottish Rite Mason, and I enjoy the organization very much.
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Devine TX Lodge 590
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Pleasanton, Texas
Posts: 3
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I just happened across this site as well today, hoping to create some dialog with fellow Masons. I thought I was the only Mason in my family too... until I visited the grave site of my father's uncle, and my father's brother, last year. Both have the "square and compass" on their headstone. I immediately felt a stronger bond to them at that moment, even though I only knew them when I was a child. It was an interesting feeling.
My blue lodge is Devine (TX) 590. I'm also in Cooper Chapter and Council. Nice to meet everyone! |
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"Laus Deo"
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: #232 Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania
Posts: 252
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Welcome to you as well, hope you enjoy the forums
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P.M. LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232 P.H.P. Lafayette Chapter #167 Sir Knight (Hospitallier Commandry) Prophet (Zafar Grotto) Enlightenment is for those who can open their blinds and realize, there is more to life and understanding. |
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Lux e tenebris
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Congrats on being newly raised . Welcome to Freemason Hall and enjoy .
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Freemasonry is "veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols" because these are the surest way by which moral and ethical truths may be taught. It is not only with the brain and with the mind that the initiate must take Freemasonry but also with the heart. -C. H. Claudy
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