Become a Royal and Select Master!
As we travel throughout life and lodges we are asked questions or wish to speak with a Brother or Companion about the York Rite. Below you will find some helpful short talks about aspects of the order.

If you want to write one, please do and send it to us. A correction or comment for new talks we would appreciate your feedback.

Short Talk # 1 - The color Purple

As a man progresses through the various degrees in Masonry, he notices a theme and a means of identifying the various branches of the fraternity by name and color associated with the lessons of that particular Masonic body.

Short Talk # 2 - The Sword and the Trowel

The Sword and the Trowel are common Masonic symbols first introduced in the Blue Lodge degrees and contained in some Royal Arch chapter rituals, but most often they combine to identify the Companions, Officers, Councils and Grand Councils of Royal and Select Masters. Swords and trowels adorn our jewels, lapel pins, insignia, and rings.