http://masonicworld.com/mwb Masonic Information, News and Technology Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:14:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In pursuit of his Christian duty, the Rev. Matthew Wissell used to dress up as a clown. Pastor of Eastham United Methodist Church on Cape Cod and a Freemason, Wissell spent six years entertaining young burn victims at Shriners Hospital for Children in Boston. The Shriners are part ... http://masonicworld.com/mwb/?p=40 Long before Sun Valley Co. cut ski runs on Bald Mountain, a group of men trekked to its peak each summer to confer upon one another the ancient and secretive rites of Freemasonry. They came from all walks of life; some were wealthy community leaders, others labored in the mines. ... http://masonicworld.com/mwb/?p=37 After years of notoriety as a secret society, and a raging debate over the alleged membership of public officials, Malta’s freemasons have gone public with a fully-fledged website describing their activities, history and also their statute. Malta’s freemasons now welcome the public to go beyond its portrayal “as ... http://masonicworld.com/mwb/?p=34 The new Limestone Medical Center won't officially open for about four month, but the ceremonies have already begun. Masons for across Texas converged on Groesbeck last Friday to ceremoniously level two cornerstones at the facility. "This is a special time for this city and ... http://masonicworld.com/mwb/?p=33 They are popularly known as a shadowy organization connected with the Holy Grail, the global illuminati and who knows what other manner of shadowy conspiracy theories. But now the freemasons are hoping to reveal a new image to the public after years of misinformation. Richard Goddard, the provincial ... http://masonicworld.com/mwb/?p=29 As the world’s oldest and largest fraternity, Freemasonry teaches tenets of brotherly love and truth with an eye toward building a better world by building better men. More than 7,000 Freemasons in Vermont are encouraged to practice temperance, fortitude, justice and charity, and to reach their fullest potential. This system ... http://masonicworld.com/mwb/?p=28 This is your chance to win a one-of-a-kind limited edition 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8! There is only one left, and it will be auctioned off online this fall. Powered by a 6.1 liter HEMI® V-8 engine that produces 425 horsepower and 420 lb.- ft. of torque, this muscle ... http://masonicworld.com/mwb/?p=27 The Masonic Temple of Philadelphia has always been shrouded in levels of mystery, but one of those will begin being lifted in time for the temple's 135th anniversary Sept. 26. "I think you'll see scaffolding start to come down in the early fall," said Andrew ... http://masonicworld.com/mwb/?p=26   http://masonicworld.com/mwb/?p=25 Now not only are there an estimated 20,000 women freemasons in Britain alone, but their male counterparts in the United Grand Lodge of England have decided to give the ladies a pat on the back by celebrating their centenary year with a special exhibition at their headquarters in Covent Garden, ... http://masonicworld.com/mwb/?p=23