Matthew McColm

Digital Series #5 – The Right Mind of Masonry by Wor. T.H, PM Consuelo 325

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One of the more difficult, albeit fascinating things about Freemasonry is movingaway from traditional material world concepts and moving toward the subsurface concepts and teachings that blossom so brilliantly throughout the entirety of ourCraft; Freemasonry is consciously designed to promote this type of learning and free-thinking. To paraphrase – what may seem so clear and obvious on the surfaceto the novitiate – isn’t. But are all the lessons that Masonry teaches hidden? Generally, but not exclusively. One might consider … Read more

Digital Series #4 – The Secret Tradition and the Cryptic Council by Bro. Eric C. Friedman

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As the representative of Solomon, King of Israel, the Presiding officer of a Council of Select Masters has the duty of reciting the secret tradition. There is nothing in the ritual of Cryptic Masonry that explicitly tells us what this secret tradition is, but there is much in the symbolism of the degrees and certain … Read more

Digital Series #3 – Neuroscience and Freemasonry by Bro. A.G

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Masonry is built on  three tenants that have driven our fraternity; brotherly love, relief, and truth. This last principal, truth, allows us to seek wisdom in a world filled with deception and falsehood. We are also reminded to be “free thinking men” where the truth we seek becomes the backstop of our being. We are not to accept just what we … Read more

The Badge of a Mason & Personal Impact

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I would like to thank Bro. A.G for a wonderful presentation and conversation at our stated meeting for February. It was inspiring and hit home for a lot of the brothers! For those who were unable to attend – please review the slide attached to this posting. Matt McColm Master, NV 864 NV 864 Presentation … Read more

2019 and Beyond

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My Brothers and Friends, I am extremely honored to have been elected as Master for the 2019 Masonic year. I am very much looking forward to working together and taking Novus to new heights. The 2019 Masonic calendar has been put into the shared calendar and is updated. We have our installation on Saturday December … Read more

Touching on the Four Cardinal Virtues

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Touching on the Four Cardinal Virtues

Introduction

The Four Cardinal Virtues are not inherently Masonic.  Masons are introduced to the virtues in their initiation.  The lecture of the first degree attempts to link the lessons of the Cardinal Virtues to the ritual and obligation of the first degree.  In this short presentation I will touch on some aspects of the Four Cardinal Virtues in historical writing, religion, and art. This review, as in most things Masonic, is only scratching the surface regarding the topic.

What are the Four Cardinal Virtues?

    The Four Cardinal Virtues are Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice.  Enciphered in the first degree lecture the newly initiated candidate is referred to the virtues and their definitions.  The four cardinal virtues are given to the candidate as guidelines for his interaction within the society in general and within the lodge in particular.  

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Masonic View of Time

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Masonic View of Time – Stated Meeting Short Talk Alan Gatlin, Orator Novus Veteris Lodge, #864 June 9, 2018 The concept of how man views the passage of time has changed through the millennia. Over the course of history we have seen the evolution of the concept of time and its relationship to history from … Read more

Stated Meeting – March 2018

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Brothers, Our Stated meeting for the Month of March will be on Saturday March 17th 2018 at 9:00am at John D. Spreckles lodge. Yes, you have read that correct, Novus will be holding our stated meeting at a new location. Come and take part in this new tradition! Address: 3858 Front St, San Diego, CA, … Read more