Cynthiana #710

02/01/2022

Frank S. Land “Dad”, 33° Freemason
1890 - 1959

Frank created the Order of DeMolay on March 24th, 1919 in Kansas City, Missouri as an international fraternal organization for young men ages twelve to twenty-one. It is not required to go through DeMolay to become a Freemason later.

The crown appearing in the self-adopted heraldic arms ( the emblem ) of the Order, contains ten rubies, each representing one of the original nine members and the organization's founder, Frank. The rubies were originally portrayed as pearls, but as each founding member died, the pearl representing him was changed to a ruby.

The Order was named in honor of Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights I Templar. He and his knights had been wrongfully accused of heresy and other crimes by King Philip IV and was aided by Pope Clement V. Grand Master Jacques and sixty of his senior knights were tortured into false confessions.

Jacques de Molay declared that King Philip and Pope Clement would soon answer to God for what they had done. It wasn't long after his death that his declaration of judgement came to pass.

Jacques de Molay was burnt at the stake on March 18th, 1314.

Pope Clement died on April 20th, 1314.

King Philip died on November 29th, 1314.

Jacques de Molay and his knights were absolved in a letter written by Pope Clement V in August of 1308 after he had done his own investigation, but chose to hide the letter out of fear of King Philip. The letter wasn’t found until September of 2001.

Friday, October 13th, 2017, marked seven hundred and ten years since the day ( Friday, October 13th, 1307 ) that King Philip had Jacques and sixty of his knights arrested in France.

The charcoal portrait of Frank was created by Brother, Travis Simpkins.

The two pictures and the very informative essay were put together by Brother David Owens. Thank you for all you do for Masonry Brother Owens.

01/28/2022

Happy Birthday to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, born on this day in 1756. (January 27, 1756 - December 5, 1791)

Portrait by Travis Simpkins

01/28/2022

You may know Voltaire as a leading philosopher and writer of the Enlightenment period, but what many may not know is that he was initiated into Freemasonry just a month before his death in 1778.

01/28/2022

For our last post of the month, we want to highlight the incredible life of Brother Arnold Palmer, 32°. Brother Palmer began golfing at a young age, winning his high school golf championship twice in his hometown of Latrobe, Pennsylvania. His professional golf career started in 1955, when he had his first professional win at the Canadian Open. He went on to win his first Masters in 1958, and was soon considered one of golf's greatest players.

Throughout his life, Brother Palmer was also a dedicated Freemason. He joined the Loyalhanna Masonic Lodge #275 in Pennsylvania where he was raised to Master Mason. In 1997, he received the honor of the 33°. Brother Palmer was also awarded the Gourgas Medal, the NMJ’s highest honor, in 2010.

Learn more: https://www.freemason.com/the-king-arnold-palmer/

01/28/2022

Brother J. Duane Smith received his ‘50 Award of Gold’ last night at our meeting.

Hearing Brother Duane’s Masonic story was a great reminder to us all what Freemasonry is all about. He was able to overcome many setbacks and thanked his Masonic Mentor, Bro. Colbert for all the help along the way.

Brother Duane and his wife Pat, are examples of great people helping out their communities, when and where they are able.

01/20/2022

Cynthiana #710 2022 Officer Installation. Congratulations to our newest WM, Brother Drew Wilson!

01/19/2022

01/13/2022

On this day 204 years ago, the Grand Lodge of Indiana was founded. The lodge was founded at Schofield House in Madison, IN in 1818 and is currently the governing body for almost 400 lodges. Congrats to all our Indiana Brethren on this amazing milestone!

01/10/2022

At long last, Thursday Night at the Rite returns! We’ve heard your requests and we’re excited to share new degrees and special programming for season three.

This year, we’re kicking off the new season with a special presentation that is open to all! Join us online on February 17th at 8 PM to witness the unveiling of our new anthemic campaign for the Scottish Rite, NMJ! Mark your calendars and invite a friend - this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Then, beginning March 3, we will be bringing BRAND NEW degree presentations. “Join the Rite Nights” are back too! 30 minutes prior to every Thursday Night at the Rite, candidates are invited to log on and witness the 4°and be initiated into our fraternity. Candidates may stay online and join us for that evening’s presentation. Members are also invited to revisit the 4° during Join the Rite Nights.

Learn more and sign up: https://srnmj.us/thursdaynightrite

12/30/2021

Here’s your chance to join if you’ve been interested.

Just two more weeks until our next Hauts Grades Academy class begins! Beginning January 12, enrolled students will explore the highest principles, ideals, and teachings of the Craft in greater depth as they earn the title of Hauts Grades Academic.

Join the waitlist now: https://srnmj.us/hgawaitlist

12/27/2021

Happy Feast of St. John the Theologian!