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Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Bro James P. W. Goss, GH – VT, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, Solar Star #14, Bath ME. The Moon in Masonic history goes as far back as one cares to look, and here we find an excellent look back. Enjoy, do share this and all of these episodes with your brothers and your Lo…
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Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Bro Fordham D. Tabor, first published in May 1977. As has become tradition on this Day of Remembrance, in towns and cities across the land, we pause to remember and give tribute to those that have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of liberty. Enjoy, and take some moments and…
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To celebrate the centenary of Surrealism, there have been a number of special exhibitions in various museums in Brussels. One of them is coming to a close on June 2nd so if you haven't been to the Royal Library of Belgium (KBR) to see their fascinating show James Ensor: Inspired by Brussels, do yourself a favour and go before it's too late. Daan va…
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Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr Bro Joseph Fort Newton, and first published in February 1927. Bro Newton was among the first to write what became known as the Short Talk Bulletins, and here is demonstrated why. From the first moment after a candidate declares in Whom is his trust, when he is unable to forese…
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Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode is an address given by Dr MW Bro Walter Winter, GM – Suisse Alpina, one month before he laid down his working tools. It is brought to us by WBro John Rock, Solar Star #14, Bath ME. The view of the future, as seen by Swiss Masonry, largely depends on certain characteristics of that branch of the cra…
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There are over 80 artisanal bakeries in Brussels but it's not always easy to find them. Luckily for us, journalist Géry Brusselmans created the website Tartine et Boterham which supplies all the information you need to be able to eat the best bread and pastries available; He also puts out a guide and the 2024 issue came out recently. We spoke with …
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Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy of the golden pen, and first published in November 1940. It was the poet Robert Burns who first brought these three words in to describe Freemasonry, but what is The Mystic Tie? Is it an obligation? Is it a covenant entered into between man and men? Is it a thing o…
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Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM – CA. The human heart exalts in tales of devotion to duty. Every child knows of the boy who stood on the burning ship, when all others had fled. Tales come from this and all wars of selfless men who died, that their companions ma…
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Brethren, This Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written and is brought to us by RW Bro Wayne Spooner, member of several committees on the Grand Lodge of Illinois. Subordinate lodges in most jurisdictions are started as an idea for a new beginning, and an opportunity to locally perpetuate the goals and principles of ancient Craft Masonry. Her…
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Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Bro Leon Zeldis, Editor – The Israel Freemason, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, PM – Solar Star #14, Maine. Visitors to the old city of Jerusalem can take a tour of the Cave of Zedekiah, a cave descending beneath the wall of the city, more commonly known as the Quarries of…
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The role of the arts during the Thirty Years' War (1618–1648), which devastated large parts of Europe, lies at the heart of an international exhibition at the House of European History. The exhibition Bellum et Artes (War and Art) demonstrates how the warring parties used the arts as a propaganda tool and to show off their power. In the midst of a …
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Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Alphonse Cerza, GH – IL, and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM – CA. For many years, centuries in fact, men of every race and political position have been drawn to Freemasonry for a variety of reasons. One of the most compelling of those reasons is the Craft’s abilit…
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At the crossroad of art, curatorial practices, architecture, graphics, typography and cartography, the Belgian pavilion at the Venice Biennale features UNESCO recognised giants from Belgium, Northern France and Spain, 15 feet tall and made of wicker, fabric and papier-mâché, dancing and twirling thanks to dedicated giant carriers. The collective Th…
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Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Bro David Ritchie, PGCh – WI, and is brought to us by WBro Warren E. Bowie, PM – Acacia #121, Durham ME. Here, we find a discussion about who knocks at our West gate: the Pillars of our communities? Or the very rough Ashlar who learns to be a Pillar, once brought to the Light? Enj…
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Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr Bro Joseph Fort Newton and first published in January 1927. Outside of the home and the house of God, there is nothing more beautiful than the Spirit of Masonry. Gentle, gracious, and wise, it’s mission is to form mankind into a great, redemptive […]…
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11 days, 3 competitions, 48 programs, 300 films, 76 screenings and much more! It's the 27th edition of the Brussels Short Film Festival (BSFF) and it's back with much loved categories such as the all night session, the very very short shorts and the open air sessions, as well as some new categories. Co-founder and director Céline Masset brings us u…
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Have you ever hungered for a sensory experience that involves the enjoyment of artistic, intellectual, emotional and culinary experiences all at once? Check out Les Passagées, located in a 125 year old house built on a leafy square in Saint-Gilles by an architect as his home, which offers such an exploration in which the audience, artists and chefs…
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Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy and first published in April 1940. I had the distict honor of participating in the initiation of a new brother recently. There are deep psychological and scientific reasons for initiatory forms and ceremonies, and much more than traditions and ancient […]…
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Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by the eminent Masonic scholar J. Fairbairn Smith, and is brought to us by Bro Daniel Margasa, Amity Mosaic Lodge, Danvers MA. Here we find the excellent tale of the two stones which can be found in every well governed and furnished Lodge room. Enjoy, and […]…
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