Fraternal Review

In this episode, we speak to Right Worshipful Bro. Robert Johnson as he reflects on the mission and vision of the Masonic Legacy Society (MLS). Founded in 2017, the Masonic Legacy Society set out on the honorable mission to deepen one’s awareness of and experience with the practice of Freemasonry. To find more content that expresses the pride of being a Freemason, visit theresearchlodge.com .

In this episode, we kick off the 2021 editorial calendar with a behind the scenes discussion with our guest editor, Right Worshipful Bro. Michael Jarzabek. Please note, that at the time of recording this podcast, the issue was entitled Man’s Need for Ritual, which was changed and finalized in the end to, The Death of Ritual? Why We need ritual now more than ever. To learn more about Fraternal Revi...

As the Worshipful Master of the Southern California Research Lodge, Dago Rodriguez points out, one of the most revealing aspects of any individual is their actions, and those actions include the ways we clothe ourselves - every day. The fabrics and accessories that we decide to wear are an expression of our identity. In Masonry, we have our iconic attire such as the Masonic apron, officer jewels,...

In this episode, we turn our attention to the fourth, and final in our series of the four Cardinal Virtues: Justice. To pick up all four in-depth Fraternal Review issues on the four cardinal virtues of Freemasonry and to put these tools to better work in your life, please visit theresearchlodge.com. Freemasons are charged to cultivate Justice as a spiritual quality. As we listen to the wise words...

In this episode, we turn our attention to the third of the four Cardinal Virtues: Prudence. In the July 2020 issue of Fraternal Review, Brother C. Douglas Russell, Editor in Chief and former Master of the Southern California Research Lodge guides an in-depth study of this virtue and enlightens the readers on how Prudence goes beyond simply being careful or cautious, and as having good judgement. B...

In this episode, we turn our attention to Freemasonry and the Tarot . In September 2019 we dedicated an entire issue on this topic and studied how each is a comprehensive system of esoteric knowledge containing the gnosis that emerged from The Ancient Wisdom, stretching back to the dim recesses of human history. You can become a digital, print, or digital & print subscriber of Fraternal Review...

In this episode, we are highlighting an article from our June 2020 issue entitled, Fortitude, the second of the four cardinal virtues. This issue is a part of a four-issue series focused on the Four Cardinal Virtues and today, we encourage you to reflect further upon Fortitude while looking into a story that every Mason knows. You can find this issue and all previous digital issues at TheResearchL...

In this episode, we are revisiting one of the most ancient and ubiquitous symbols of freemasonry, “The All Seeing Eye.” This topic was particularly popular and well-listened to in our previous episode, so we decided to share further study. Again, if this episode piques your interest or inspires you to learn more, we encourage you to download a copy of the December 2018 Fraternal Review which is de...

In this episode, we are covering one of the most ancient and ubiquitous symbols of freemasonry, “The All Seeing Eye.” If this episode piques your interest or inspires you to learn more, we encourage you to download a copy of the December 2018 Fraternal Review which is dedicated to “The All Seeing Eye” and takes a further look into its history and symbolism. Learn more at: www.theresearchlodge.com

With the world around more than ever collectively aware of the crisis, suffering, strife, and even death, I want to call back to our October 2019 issue titled, “Death, Immortality & Freemasonry.” In this issue, the Southern California Research Lodge seeks to discuss and, in some cases, provide answers to the question, “what Do we find when facing death?” Our episode today is the cover article...

In this episode, we are sharing our top choice for a Masonic book. In 2016, Southern California Research Lodge took a reader’s book poll to discover which books our subscribers felt Masons should read and own. The poll was extended to Grand Lodge Officers and notable Masonic Scholars. The final results were published in the September 2016 Fraternal Review issue and can be viewed on our website. &n...

In this episode, we share an article from our inventive April 2020 issue which is proudly produced from the vision of the Managing Editor, Worshipful Dago Rodriguez, PM, 32º, and the 2020 Southern California Research Lodge Master. The April issue focuses on Fight Club & Freemasonry and studies aspects of the cult classic film and the symbolic parallels it shares with Freemasonry. “It’s only af...

In this episode, we are revealing our top choice and recommendation for Masonic Esoteric Author. This top choice is given to the Masonic Esoteric Author who received the most votes from Fraternal Review subscribers and if you want to see our full list of Top 10 Esoteric Masonic Authors, along with supporting descriptions of each, please visit TheResearchLodge.com .

In this episode of Fraternal Review, we read the cover feature article from our February 2020 issue which is guest-edited by Michael Jarzabek, Past Junior Grand Warden, Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. The issue focuses on Dissonance & Freemasonry, and poses the big question, does chaos lead to harmony in our craft? The cover story is directly from Shakespeare, the “world’s greatest dramatist.” Y...

In this first episode of Fraternal Review, we read the cover article from our March 2020 issue. The issue focuses on Freemasonry, Science and Technology, and this article looks at how natural philosophy inspires Masons' use of science and reason for understanding matter and the Divine Creation. You can become a digital, print, or digital & print subscriber of Fraternal Review publication at ww...