Symbols of the Lost Secrets by Brother Jay R. Snyder 1. Symbol System Freemasonry uses a symbol system of stone-masons' tools to teach allegorical secrets, and learning the importance of these secrets is part of the initiation. Apart from the speculative allegories, these stone-masons' tools are also sequential, analog processes that make and prove measurements. A complete set of these tools, used in sequence, is essential for accurate … [Read more...]
Once Upon a Time to Be
April 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Brother Jay R. Snyder1. Ancient SecretsRecent discoveries uncovered evidence of lost Homo Sapiens-Sapiens civilizations that have been kept secret for centuries. Thousands of archeological finds have been pieced together revealing the use of intricate geometry and advanced sciences by people previously described as merely hunter-gatherers. Ice-age languages pre-dating Sumerian cuneiforms by thousands of years trace a steady … [Read more...]
Masons4Mitts 2011 Campaign Has Officially Begun!
April 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Masons & Baseball: A Perfect PartnershipThe CHALLENGE is back for another year! As of April 12, 2011, the official count stands at:North Bay Bees 59 San Francisco Sluggers 25 South Bay Bombers 19 East Bay Aces 14 Delta Dogs 1 Sacramento Cyclones 1Just $20 buys a mitt for a deserving boy or girl in … [Read more...]
Relief For Japan
March 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
* If you're trying to connect with friends or family, or if you want to let them know you're ok, please visit the Red Cross Family Links Network.* If you want to help the relief effort in Japan in other ways, please visit the International Red Cross for more information. … [Read more...]
Paradigm Shift: Rebel Masons
March 14, 2011 By 20 Comments
The old way of practicing Masonry is in a freefall of decline. Yet, despite the institution's failure to evolve, young men are still expressing interest and even joining Masonry. They come to us looking for value, hoping they will find quality. The ugly secret of the fraternity in California is despite the new statistics of an increase in new membership, few are completing their degrees, and of those that do , few young men are staying … [Read more...]
New Opinion Page Added
March 12, 2011 By 5 Comments
Check back soon to see what's been posted on our Opinion page, the latest addition to NavalLodge87.org … [Read more...]
OUTSTANDING PROFICIENCY!
March 11, 2011 By 5 Comments
It was a wonderful finish to a wonderful day when I had the pleasure of listening to Bro. Jose present his Entered Apprentice proficiency. I was proud of all my Brothers, their work was right and I was ready to call it an excellent officer’s practice when in walked Bro. Jose who gave an awesome full form proficiency. My hat is off to you Brother, it was inspiring and it did my heart good to witness such a skilled and exact performance. … [Read more...]
Spotlight on a Brother
March 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Spotlight on a Brother Captain K.C. O’Brien, USMM (Ret) receives his 50 year pin. Check out our march Trestleboard for more about Bro. O'Brien. … [Read more...]
Knight Templar Lecture
November 17, 2010 By 2 Comments
Masonic Formation Night The poor fellow soldier of christ and of the Temple of Solomon or from the Latin. Pauperes comilitones christi Templique Solomonici. Speculation has it that we. The Freemason as an organization are descended from the Knight Templar. Who were they? What did they do? And why are they remembered?“The Masonic Formation Night” continues at Naval Lodge No. 87 F&AM, and our Guest Speaker for the Month of November … [Read more...]