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Articles & General York Rite Information
The Aaronic Benediction
Transliterated Hebrew
Y'VAH-REH-CEH-CHAH ADONAI V'YEESHM'REH-CHAH YAH-EHR ADONAI PAH-NAHV EH-LEH-CHAH V'CHOO-NEH-CHAH YE-SAH ADONAI PAH-NAHV EH-LEH-CHAH V'YAH-SAIM L'CHAH SHALOM
May the L-rd bless thee and keep thee May the l-rd make his face to shine upon thee And be gracious unto thee May the L-rd lift up his countenance upon thee And give thee peace.
Legend of the Lost Word - Click here
SHORT TALK BULLETIN - Vol. VI May, 1928 No.5
Author Unknown

Ancient Craft Masonry attains its climax in the symbolism of the Lost Word, and A quest for its recovery; but in our ritualistic work there is little attempt at explanation.

What is a Royal Arch Mason - Click here
By Author Unknown

Find out what is a royal arch mason via tha paths of Blue Lodge and Royal Arch Masonry

What is a Cryptic Mason - Click here
By Cliff Cameron, D.D.

Find out what is a cryptic mason by By Cliff Cameron, D.D.
Past Thrice Illustrious Master of Jerusalem Council No.7 in Navasota, Texas

How to Have a Successful Festival - Click here
by Robert H. Waters, V:E: Past Grand High Priest, Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas.

This article was originally in pamphlet form, and although it is written toward the Chapter, the information is really applicable to the Council and Commandery as well. Very good information for planning and conducting a festival.

Standards Of Successful Operation For Chapters And Councils - Click here
by Robert P. Walker
V:E: Past Grand High Priest, 2001, Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas.

This article was originally in pamphlet form, and although it is written toward the Chapter, the information is really applicable to the Council and Commandery as well. Very good information for planning and conducting a festival.

How to Be Successful as High Priest or Thrice Illustrious Master - Click here
Committee on Education of
Grand Chapter R.A.M. and Grand Council R.&S.M.
of Texas

This article was originally in pamphlet form, and although it is written toward the Chapter and Council, the information is really applicable to the Commandery as well. Very good information for making it a successful year.

Masonic Education and the Seven Habits of Highly Effective Masons and Lodges - Click here
Presented by Wor. John Shroeder
at the Multi-district Educational Program
Saturday, September 9, 2000 at Kena Temple
(Reprinted Here With Permission)

A very good article that applies Doctor Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People to the Lodge. Although technically written toward Blue Lodge Masonry, the information is really applicable to the Chapter, Council & Commandery as well.

This article is in .pdf format and requires Adobe Acrobat to view. Go to the bottom of this page for a link for a free download of Adobe Acrobat. You will need to use the back button on your browser to return to this page.

A Brief Application of the York Rite To Daily Life - Click here
Originally In Booklet Form Entitled Modern Knights Templar
By Sam J. Helm
V.E. Past Grand High Priest, Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas
circa 1924

A good description of the Degrees of York Rite Masonry.

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A Message For The Master Mason - Click here

Another good description of the Degrees of York Rite Masonry.

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The York Rite Degrees of Freemasonry - Click here

The current information presented to candidates for the Degrees of York Rite Masonry.

Grand Commander's Messages

Grand Commander's Messages, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Texas
by the Current and Past Grand Commanders of Texas.

An archive of the Grand Commander's Messages that appear in the Texas Insert of the Knights Templar Magazine.





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