The Educator Archives

  The ceremonies of the Craft, as we know them today, are the result of evolutionary changes that have occurred since the beginning of the 18th Century.   The two-degree

The Distinguishing Badge of a Mason by W.Bro. Rob Lund Introduction and History “More ancient than the Golden Fleece or Roman Eagle; more honourable than the Star or Garter; or

When we feel we have nothing else to give And we are sure that the "song has ended"-- When our day seems over and the shadows fall And the darkness

Presented by V.W. Bro. Norman McEvoy Past Master (1998) Victoria Columbia Lodge No1 Grand Lodge of BC&Y (Canada) Memorial Services It seems, with the arrival of winter, we find ourselves

“ To laugh often and Love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal

The following is another piece from the Masonic Service Bureau of North America (Dec 2008) and, I believe, presents another opportunity to share the light on a celebration which I

The Festival of Chanukah (the story of light) Every year, approximately during the month of December, people of the Jewish faith observe what is called Chanukah.  It wasn’t an important

Why Not Six ?? What happened to the GOTHIC ??? What order of architecture still abounds? What order of architecture is not mentioned in our ritual? GOTHIC   Have you

The “Forget-Me-Not” Of Newfoundland and Labrador and Freemasonry world wide This was prepared with the help of VW Barry Thom in Newfoundland, Florence Thom who supplied the Forget-me not, the

I will share with you the views of J.S.M. Ward on this subject   The inner meaning of the carpet is the chequered way of life-the alterations of joy and

Author Unknown: Adapted for use in The Educator by V.W. Bro, Norman McEvoy So, what is the future of Freemasonry? Where does it go in the future? Should it change

The Fifth of the General Headings of the Ancient Charges deals with:- Of The Management of the Craft in Working. And reads as follows:- All Freemasons shall work honestly on working days,