Episodes

Brethren, as has become tradition on this Podcast, In celebration of Independance day in these United States, we revisit this excellent Short Talk, written by an unknown author. Without further ado, please do share this with your brothers and your Lodge, and let freedom ring!

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in December 1968, is by an unknown author, and is brought to us by Bro Alexander Peratore, Cornerstone #216, Portland ME. Since the dawn of time, man has been drawn to the pursuit of excellence, and here we find an excellent discussion of how this fact applies to our gentle Craft. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge, and may your Lodge be a place of excellence.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev RW Bro David R. Ritchie, PGCh – WI, and is brought to us by WBro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Brunswick ME. What do the rough sands of sea, the pinnacles of the temple, and the four winds of Heaven have in common? This is an excellent question, one that all speculative Masons may give consideration to. Here we find an excellent discussion of this very question. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with yo...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in June 1973, and is by an unknown author. “Who best can work? And best agree?” This noble contention, which we, as Freemasons, refer to as the only worthwhile contention to have, is one of the unique qualities of the Craft, compared to other societies. It is one of the things that make is Freemasons, and not something else. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode is based on a book by author James Allen, and was first published in July 1961. “As a man thinketh, so is he.” How does this relate to us, as Freemasons? This episode really needs no further introduction, and it is the hope that this episode will be listened to by you, by your brothers and your Lodge, and by all who wish to understand themselves. Enjoy, and please do share.

Brethren, this SHort Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by IMW Ill Robert L. Pugh, 33rd, PGM – NC, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, Solar Star #14, Bath ME. Joseph Hewes, patriot and large ship owner, was born to Quaker parents on a small farm in New Jersey. This brother eventually became the first Secretary of the Navy, and here we find his story. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy and first published in December 1940. Interestingly, this bulletin discusses that which cannot be explained, only experienced. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by Bro Alexander Paratore, Cornerstone Lodge, Portland ME. Ethos is defined as the characteristic spirit, disposition or tendency of a people or community regarded as an endowment, and expressed in their customs and tastes, or the genius of an institution or system. Here, we find an excellent discussion of this Ethos as it applies to our gentle craft. Enjoy, and do share this with your brot...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by WBro Michael Kaalback, PM – Charles W. Moore Lodge, Fitchburg MA, and is brought to us by WBro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Brunswick ME. John Paul Jones is probably the best known naval figure of the Revolutionary War. He went to sea from his birthplace in Kirkcugbright, Scotland, at the age of 12. Here we find his story. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy and first published in October 1960. This is not the first time that this episode has appeared in this Podcast, and it will not be the last, because the lessons contained in this most important of our working tools deserves frequent scrutiny. Used, as it is, for our noble and glorious purpose of spreading the cement of brotherly love and affection, uniting us into one common mass, this tool is sorely needed in t...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Bro James P. W. Goss, GH – VT, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, Solar Star #14, Bath ME. The Moon in Masonic history goes as far back as one cares to look, and here we find an excellent look back. Enjoy, do share this and all of these episodes with your brothers and your Lodge, and do attempt to visit a Moon Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Bro Fordham D. Tabor, first published in May 1977. As has become tradition on this Day of Remembrance, in towns and cities across the land, we pause to remember and give tribute to those that have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of liberty. Enjoy, and take some moments and reflect with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr Bro Joseph Fort Newton, and first published in February 1927. Bro Newton was among the first to write what became known as the Short Talk Bulletins, and here is demonstrated why. From the first moment after a candidate declares in Whom is his trust, when he is unable to foresee or prevent danger, and is told he is in the hands of a true and trusty friend, he has delved into what makes Freemasonry what it is. Enjoy, and do s...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode is an address given by Dr MW Bro Walter Winter, GM – Suisse Alpina, one month before he laid down his working tools. It is brought to us by WBro John Rock, Solar Star #14, Bath ME. The view of the future, as seen by Swiss Masonry, largely depends on certain characteristics of that branch of the craft. Here we find an excellent discussion of the views and hopes from this part of the world. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episode...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy of the golden pen, and first published in November 1940. It was the poet Robert Burns who first brought these three words in to describe Freemasonry, but what is The Mystic Tie? Is it an obligation? Is it a covenant entered into between man and men? Is it a thing one can hold in one’s hand? Is it a matter of that inner life that one does not speak of? Here we find an excellent discussion. Enjoy, and do share thi...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM – CA. The human heart exalts in tales of devotion to duty. Every child knows of the boy who stood on the burning ship, when all others had fled. Tales come from this and all wars of selfless men who died, that their companions may live. Tales of devotion do not require physical courage to be deathless. American Freemasonry has it’s own tales of devotion, and here we find the s...

Brethren, This Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written and is brought to us by RW Bro Wayne Spooner, member of several committees on the Grand Lodge of Illinois. Subordinate lodges in most jurisdictions are started as an idea for a new beginning, and an opportunity to locally perpetuate the goals and principles of ancient Craft Masonry. Here we find an excellent discussion concerning some ideas a group of men might bring to the start of a new Lodge. Enjoy, and do share this and all of th...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Bro Leon Zeldis, Editor – The Israel Freemason, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, PM – Solar Star #14, Maine. Visitors to the old city of Jerusalem can take a tour of the Cave of Zedekiah, a cave descending beneath the wall of the city, more commonly known as the Quarries of King Solomon. How this cave relates to and instructs the Craft is an interesting tale. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes wit...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Alphonse Cerza, GH – IL, and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM – CA. For many years, centuries in fact, men of every race and political position have been drawn to Freemasonry for a variety of reasons. One of the most compelling of those reasons is the Craft’s ability to unite men of such differences into one solid band of friends and brothers. Here, we find an excellent discussion of this facet of our gentle Craf...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Bro David Ritchie, PGCh – WI, and is brought to us by WBro Warren E. Bowie, PM – Acacia #121, Durham ME. Here, we find a discussion about who knocks at our West gate: the Pillars of our communities? Or the very rough Ashlar who learns to be a Pillar, once brought to the Light? Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr Bro Joseph Fort Newton and first published in January 1927. Outside of the home and the house of God, there is nothing more beautiful than the Spirit of Masonry. Gentle, gracious, and wise, it’s mission is to form mankind into a great, redemptive brotherhood, a league of free men working out the will and intent of God. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, Solar Star #14, Bath ME. The essence of a symbol is that it represents something other than what it actually is. A stick is just a stick, but three sticks, arranged in a particular way, represent a triangle, which in turn represents so much more. Here, we take a deep dive into the symbolism that makes Freemasonry what it is, and not something else. Enjoy, and do share thi...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy and first published in April 1940. I had the distict honor of participating in the initiation of a new brother recently. There are deep psychological and scientific reasons for initiatory forms and ceremonies, and much more than traditions and ancient customs as reasons for our degrees being what they are and not something else. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers, yo...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by the eminent Masonic scholar J. Fairbairn Smith, and is brought to us by Bro Daniel Margasa, Amity Mosaic Lodge, Danvers MA. Here we find the excellent tale of the two stones which can be found in every well governed and furnished Lodge room. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.