Masonic Forums http://forum.mastermason.com/ This is an XML content feed of; Masonic Forums : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006-2007 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:49:28 +0000 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:18:49 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.06 30 forum.mastermason.com/RSS_topic_feed.asp Masonic Forums http://forum.mastermason.com/images/mmcom-forums.jpg http://forum.mastermason.com/ Prayers & Blessings : A Prayer Request For An Important Job Change http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6063&PID=66278#66278 Author: MDAncientMason
Subject: A Prayer Request For An Important Job Change
Posted: November/21/2009 at 1:18pm

My prayers are with you my brother.  Claim it and it is yours!]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:18:49 +0000 http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6063&PID=66278#66278 Main Discussion Board : Anyone out there in the UK? http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6059&PID=66276#66276 Author: WooshNI
Subject: Anyone out there in the UK?
Posted: November/21/2009 at 12:18pm

Northern Ireland.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:18:16 +0000 http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6059&PID=66276#66276 General Discussions : Name Game http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4652&PID=66275#66275 Author: De Darrah
Subject: Name Game
Posted: November/21/2009 at 11:31am

Shelley Duvall]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:31:03 +0000 http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4652&PID=66275#66275 Scottish Rite Forum : Master Craftsman II http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5929&PID=66274#66274 Author: 3PillarsofMasonry
Subject: Master Craftsman II
Posted: November/21/2009 at 11:27am

Just finished essays for test 2 as well. Not following the suggested topics though, because I see more esoteric meaning in the degrees. Also, I have been learning about gematria, qabalah, and tarot and I am seeing alot of correlations, especially b/c of Pike's additions to the degrees' symbolism.
 
Definitely alot harder, more time consuming, but incredibly gratifying!
 
Enjoy guys!
 
I think MCII is for creating a new generation of thinking masons-- scholars for the 21st century.
 
I am having a blast! 
]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:27:34 +0000 http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5929&PID=66274#66274 Prayers & Blessings : A Prayer Request For An Important Job Change http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6063&PID=66273#66273 Author: Mikhail
Subject: A Prayer Request For An Important Job Change
Posted: November/21/2009 at 10:32am

Brothers, Sisters, and forum friends, I ask for your prayers concerning a matter of great personal importance.

I am currently waiting on the results of my bid for an AM route at my occupation.  For over 4 years, when I was forced to relocate to another FedEx station due to seniority, I have patiently waited and prayed to have an opportunity to secure a daytime position at my current location, which 2 years ago I was fortunate enough to return to after my previous transfer.  Although I will be taking a pay cut in order to accomplish this, it is well worth it to me, and even more so for my family.  I'm currently a PM swing courier, meaning I have no set route; I instead cover unoccupied routes due to an absent courier for whatever reason, or I float around in between routes helping those who are heavy on stops.  That means I have an unpredictable daily schedule, starting between 12:30-1:30p and usually the earliest I get off is around 8:00p if lucky.   Having been Raised in July, making monthly meetings requires strategic planning days in advance, and even then it's not a guarantee that I will make it, and I miss out on the classes held by the GL, which I would really like to be a part of, allowing me to become more active within my GL. 

But more importantly, this is about my wife and kids.  My wife is currently in her final year in Nursing School, and her upcoming clinicals are in the same timeframe as my shift.  I have 3 kids, ages 3,4, and 8, in which we have to make elaborate plans in order to have someone watch them while we are both gone.  She is very stressed.  She's recently had to see a doctor about her fatigue, finding out that her blood pressure was high, among other things, and is on medication.  I feel helpless, because my shift doesn't allow her to get the time she needs to study properly, as the kids are in constant need of attention, causing her many distractions, and constant worry about her tests.

As it stands right now, with the help of winning a dispute over FedEx policy, I am currently the top bid in securing the route, and although I can still be outbid, a consensus has given word that no one above me will bid(including 2 people that won't bid just so I can get the route; true friends).  I haven't even informed my wife of my current status(or even that the route is up for bid) because I don't want to get her hopes up on something that isn't finalized.  The bidding ends Wednesday, so hopefully I will receive an offer letter by the end of next week if successful...I will update the post as soon as I get the results.
]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:32:38 +0000 http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6063&PID=66273#66273 Scottish Rite Forum : I'm Petitioning SR http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5890&PID=66271#66271 Author: JLHSMITH
Subject: I'm Petitioning SR
Posted: November/21/2009 at 6:38am

I agree, the blue lodge is our foundation. If a brother has no zeal for his blue lodge, but for other houses that would be his choice. I will be the first to admit that the SR is my favorite house next to blue lodge. as SW of my lodge, I realize that w/o the first 3, my foundation wouldnt stand in any other house/body. im a member of every house (HRAM, KT, Shrine, Consistory), however I make more lodge meetings, GL, conferences, etc  than any other house. In my jurisdiction , to me at least, a brother is highly respected when he continously works hard for his blue lodge , and sort of 'pick-a-fav' of the other houses. Lol

Edited by JLHSMITH - Today at 6:40am]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:38:46 +0000 http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5890&PID=66271#66271 Scottish Rite Forum : I'm Petitioning SR http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5890&PID=66269#66269 Author: tm274
Subject: I'm Petitioning SR
Posted: November/21/2009 at 5:53am

Originally posted by Lighthouse

Funny...when I first joined and started reading about the various appendent and concordant bodies, I was REALLY interested in the SR...but since having made MM, I find I no longer have an interest.  There is SO MUCH to learn in Blue Lodge that will keep me occupied for years before I have a chance to branch out.
That's a very good call and I commend you on your loyalty and faith in the Blue Lodge and you are right. There is SO much to learn in the Blue Lodge, which is really the "Heart & Soul" of Freemasonry and personally, the only real way to learn is go through the "chairs" and become WM of the Lodge, so then you can as a PM, pass that knowledge on to those who are coming up in the Lodge.
I've yet to be WM of my Lodge, but according to my "crystal ball", it's not that far away. I see my duty as  carrying on the good work of those before me and laying the smooth path for those that will follow. Even then, my job is not finished, as the new WM will need guidance and assistance, if he is to rule.
Like you say............there is so much to learn and it will keep you occupied.Thumbs%20Up
 
It must be remembered that without the Blue Lodge, these other appendant Lodges will cease to exist.
The Blue Lodge is the "foundation" of all degrees.
 
 
 


Edited by tm274 - Today at 5:58am]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:53:06 +0000 http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5890&PID=66269#66269 Scottish Rite Forum : Master Craftsman II http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5929&PID=66268#66268 Author: JohnZ
Subject: Master Craftsman II
Posted: November/21/2009 at 5:33am

I haven't finished the first one and now there's a second? Yeesh!]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:33:40 +0000 http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5929&PID=66268#66268 General Discussions : Name Game http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4652&PID=66266#66266 Author: daves
Subject: Name Game
Posted: November/21/2009 at 2:59am

Charles Smith (either the former Lord Mayor of Melbourne, or the basketball player; take your choice)]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:59:04 +0000 http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4652&PID=66266#66266 General Discussions : Need Y'alls Help http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6033&PID=66265#66265 Author: lmiller8
Subject: Need Y'alls Help
Posted: November/21/2009 at 2:13am

done]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:13:57 +0000 http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6033&PID=66265#66265