Ive mentioned in one post before that I am following my fathers, grandfathers, and at least one great-grandfathers footsteps by becoming a Freemason. I started the process in January and finally completed the basic process in March.

Between each of the three degrees I was required to learn a recite a lecture describing the degree I had gone through. The third degree lecture was optional, but necessary to visit other Lodges where they don’t know you and no one can vouch for you. These lectures are not written down and must be learned from mouth to ear.

When I received my Master Mason, one of the things I was awarded was a book of the rituals of Freemasonry in Tennessee, each state being different. I have had my nose in this book ever since. Now, after three months, I am ready to tackle a small part of a degree work. Bigger than some, smaller than others. Im memorizing three paragraphs of lecturing, and starting to realize what I have gotten into.

Freemasonry is a men’s fraternity that is united in the belief that there is a Supreme Being. Who that is is up to each person. The brother who sponsored me in is a Pagan, so you can see how open we are.

One thing I have found is that you get out of it what you put into it. Learning the parts of degree work, mentoring those who aren’t Master Masons yet, and just the fellowship gives me an enormous emotional boost after visiting the Lodge. In each of the degrees, I have sworn to many things, mainly to support other Masons wherever I may find them.

If you want to know more, let me know and I’ll see what I can’t do.