Short Talk Bulletin

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy and first published in April 1936. As a Mason begins to travel through his and other jurisdictions, he will notice the great variance in minor details of custom, while also recognizing that Masonry is wholly at one in the essentials. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Bro Eugene Beckman, PGCh – SC, and is brought to us by WBro Donald Cyr, PM – Freeport #23, ME. Here we find an enlightening discussion of the sort of men our fraternity seeks: men with then three qualities of vision, enthusiasm and endurance. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brother...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Conrad Hahn and first published in July 1972. Here we find an excellent discussion of some of what it means to address another by that sacred appellation. Enjoy, and do share this an all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Bro Wade E. Sheeler, PSGW – IA, and is brought to us by WBro David Koncz, PM – United #8, ME. Every Fellowcraft that has journeyed to the middle chamber has passed between the two great pillars, Jachin and Boaz. The origins of the meanings of these great symbols are wide and varied, and here we find an excellent discu...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written and is brought to us by Jennifer Maynard, Past Grand Representative of The Order Of Eastern Star, Ohio. Here we find a heartwarming story of what has occurred in the Order since Dr. Rob Morris, founder of the OES, was among us. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, This Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by RW Bro Dex Rowe, PDDGM 9th – VT. An emblem of innocence and the badge of a Mason; more ancient than the Golden Fleece or Roman Eagle, more honorable than the Star and Garter or any other order that can be conferred upon you at this or any future period, by king, prince, potentate, or...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, and is brought to us by RW Bro Pete Cutler – PDDGM 14th, Maine. “…And we come before you, clothed in white aprons and gloves, in token of our innocence…” is a line spoken in the Master Mason degree in many jurisdictions. Here, we find an excellent discussion about this symbol, and...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Conrad Hahn, first published in June 1967. This is the second STB that celebrates the events surrounding our independence, and how it relates to Freemasonry. So, without further ado, enjoy, and let Freedom ring! Please do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr Bro Joseph Fort Newton and first published in July 1924. As has become tradition on this Podcast, today we celebrate the birth of our republic, and the beginning of a new and great era in the history of humanity. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written and is brought to us by Bro Theodore Boomgarden, GCh – IA. Of the Tenets of our gentle Craft, one in particular has often been neglected, or rather, our relationship with it can sometimes be passing, at best. Here, we find an excellent discussion of that Tenet, and how it not only relates to our Work, but is central to it. Enjoy,...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Stewart M. L. Pollard, and first published in June 1980. In “meeting upon the level,” we frequently lose sight of the fact that the brother sitting next to us has a vocation, avocations, and special talents. We think of him only as a Mason – and accept him as such. Here, we find an excellent discussion about another way to think...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Ray Burgess, PGM – LA. Brethren, the other day one of my dearest brothers dropped dead of a heart attack, in large part because he ignored the signs. Please, please, please listen to your bodies and don’t try to tough it out. The Worshipful Master, holding the Evergreen, says, “This Evergreen, which once mar...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, and first published in March 1929. Here, we find an excellent discussion of the language we find used in our gentle Craft; why we use it and not other, different language. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy and first published in March 1940. As the US was barreling towards WWII, we have this peculiar story of a man who had forgotten his wallet at Lodge, and what happened when he went to retrieve it. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Stewart M. Pollard, and first published in October 1979. At a conference of Grand Masters, a request was fielded by the MSA to provide real and timely information about membership retention. Here, we find just such a discussion. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge, and esp...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, and is brought to us by RW Bro Dex Rowe, PDDGM 9th – VT. In every regular and well governed Lodge there is represented a certain point within a circle, embordered by two perpendicular parallel lines, on the top of which rest the book of Holy scripture. Here, we find an excellent discussion of how and why...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Francis E. Lester, and is brought to us by RW Beo Peter Cutler, PDDGM 14th – ME. You have joined the oldest and largest fraternity is the world. What should you expect? Here, we find an excellent discussion, one that every Master Mason should hear. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothe...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Thomas Cherard Roy, PGM – MA, and was first published in December 1958. I was recently privileged to participate as SD and 2nd Lecturer in an EA degree in my Lodge. Here we find an excellent discussion concerning what it really means. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy and first published in February 1947. Freemasonry uses many common English words in a sense other than that of their usual definitions. For the new Mason, and perhaps for the older brothers who have been less attentive, here are 100 of these words with the definitions we use in our ritual. Enjoy, and do share t...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode is from the golden pen of MW Bro Carl H. Claudy and first published in July 1946. Sometimes when we go to Lodge there is a guest speaker. Sometime dinner is so good and the speaker so boring that one falls asleep. Sometimes that sleep is occasioned by dreams. Sometimes those dreams can tell us a great deal about ourselves. Enjoy, brother dreamers,...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Bro Fordham D. Tabor and first published in May 1977. As has become tradition on this day of remembrance in cities and towns across our land, we pause to remember and give tribute to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of liberty. Enjoy, and take some moments and reflect with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, and first published in September 1931. “Pro” meaning Outside, and “Fanum” the Temple; literally the profane is one who is “outside the Temple.” In a Masonic sense, it refers to one who has not been initiated. Here we find an excellent discussion about how we, as Masons, can...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode is from the golden pen of MW Bro Joseph Fort Newton, and was first published in June 1924. Here we find an excellent exploration of these tools of the Fellowcraft, which teach equality and rectitude of conduct. Enjoy, and do share all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Ray Burgess, PGM – LA, and first published in July 1991. Here we find an interesting discussion of one of the lessons from the Fellowcraft Degree, one that is worth a visit no matter how far one advances in the Craft. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, first published in February 1956. Here is an excellent discussion about how symbols contained in our degrees reach back into antiquity to draw timeless truths into the present space of our minds, and The Broken Column is a prime example. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brother...