Within the last seven years since I was raised as a Master Mason, I learned a great deal about the important lessons embedded in all our lectures. Whether it be the Stewards’ Lectures, the allegory of the Middle Chamber, or the Charges. These were written and are part of the rituals for a reason. Treat … Continue reading STOICISM & FREEMASONRY: The Four Cardinal Virtues

“Give me the punch ladle, I’ll fathom the bowl” was one of the many songs that surrounded the entire dining hall of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, February 12th, 2022. The brothers of Fidelity-St. John’s No. 3, along with many visiting brothers from other lodges in the state of Connecticut celebrated their 260th Year … Continue reading Founder’s Day Table Lodge: Celebrating 260th Year Anniversary

One of the most well-known Roman Emperor and a Stoic philosopher, Marcus Aurelius once said, “Joy for human beings lies in proper human work. And proper human work consists in: acts of kindness to other human beings.” “Kindness.” A simple word, yet with a powerful objective is one of the focus this year for the … Continue reading 2nd Annual SWIM Across the Sound

“There are two kinds of masonry; operative and speculative masonry.” Although “we work ask speculative masons only”, the brothers of Fidelity-St. John’s No. 3 put the working tools of masonry to task in the tradition of our ancient brethren. A project, which began in May 2015 by Worshipful Brother James Wade D’Acosta, became an annual … Continue reading 5th Annual Habitat for Humanity Work Party