In an unprecedented move by members of the Illinois Lodge of Research. new Master Masons will receive one-year free membership.
Read MoreOn Saturday, Oct. 10, members of the Masonic Family Health Foundation delivered 220 boxed lunches to the nurses and staff of Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
Read MoreFamous Freemasons are a constant source of interest and inspiration for members of the craft. Although there are many important historic figures who were Masons (George Washington, Ben Franklin, Justin Timberlake) this column explores the membership of historic fictional characters.
Read MoreSelf-improvement is at the core of Freemasonry. If you’re looking to make some changes, here are five tips from the craft that have proven effective for the last 300 years.
Read MoreThis is how you find a lodge, contact a lodge, and visit a lodge. For visiting Masons as well as men considering membership in our ancient and honorable institution. If you’ve recently searched for a “Masonic Lodge near me,” here is the best way to find the answer.
Read MoreIn a world of quick texts, of “likes,” of images that appear and disappear in an instant, it’s difficult to find the correct mindset to hold onto what is meaningful. In our fraternity, my biggest hope for the present and future is that we continue to look toward our values with reverence because they are what guide us and allow us to navigate this turbulent world with clarity.
Read MoreWe live in a complex world, of struggles and turbulence even in the midst of beauty. Though we all have our own pains, the world is not fair — and there are those who are more vulnerable than others.
Read MoreThe pride that we have for our fraternity and the love that we share with our Brothers are real. Words cannot really do justice to communicate the amazing feelings that we experience from partnering with our Brothers to positively change the world around us. That said, when you see an Illinois Freemason, know that he takes pride in propelling our Illinois Freemasonry Family and communities forward by simply performing one loving act after another.
Read MoreWith approximately 45,000 Brothers in Illinois which makes us the 4th largest (by membership size) Masonic jurisdiction in the United States, together we can accelerate the spreading of our great message and shine a positive light on Freemasonry. How can you help?
Read MoreWe have different cultural expressions but our values are the same. Let’s celebrate the beautiful values that unites us all, from different parts of the Globe to our closest neighbor. Let’s celebrate the Universality of Freemasonry!
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