TWS Masonic Blog

The Publix Supermarkets and Freemasonry in the United States of America

A visiting Brazilian Brother discovers the Masonic legacy of Publix founder George Washington Jenkins Jr. at Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 in Florida.

Why Do Freemasons Preserve Rituals? The Power of Shared Tradition

Why do we repeat the same rituals generation after generation? In a world that values instant information, ritual works differently. It isn’t just about memorizing words, but about immersive, exper...

The symbol of the hourglass in Freemasonry

The hourglass is a powerful symbol in Freemasonry, representing the fleeting nature of time and the importance of living a productive and meaningful life. The hourglass is often depicted with...

As above so below. As within so without.

Freemasonry and the Hermetic principle of correspondence The hermetic principle of correspondence is a principle that states that there is a connection or correspondence between the microcosm and ...

Unlocking Independence | The Inspiration Behind the Artwork

"Unlocking Independence" by Bro. Juan Sepulveda Over the past few years, The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has organized an art contest titled "Embodying Masonic Values". Ever since I found out abou...

An Attitude of Gratitude | Happy Thanksgiving Day

An Attitude of Gratitude Imagine this: You are approaching the door of a business and notice that someone is walking in close proximity behind you. You recognize that they are going to enter the es...

It's your Temple, keep it well...

I have two little children and whenever we go to our favorite supermarket, we have a ritual that we practice almost every time. If I forget about it, the children will certainly remind me. At Publ...

Why we meet

When was the last time that you went to Lodge? Why should we even meet after receiving the Degrees? Here is an eloquent explanation of the importance of attending Lodge meetings and making yourself...

New Year Revolution: Rethinking The New Year's Resolutions.

Imagine traveling through space at 67,000 miles per hour. That is how fast this pale blue dot is traveling through space, making its yearly orbit around the sun. We all get very excited about the ...

Here is my Christmas Confession...

Merry Christmas and a Happy Improved Year! I must begin by wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas (or belated Happy Hanukkah). Particularly in this season, we hear about the importance...