Scottish Rite: The Masonic Journey Continues

Welcome to the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of Canada.
Men who are received into Freemasonry may soon realize that being raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason is not the final destination of their personal Masonic journey. Freemasonry provides the opportunity for men of good character to become better: better contributing members of society, better husbands and fathers, better leaders, better friends and better neighbours.
Scottish Rite Freemasonry assists a Master Mason, who wishes to further examine Freemasonry, to continue his personal journey of exploration and contemplation on what it means to be a Freemason in today’s society. Scottish Rite Freemasonry provides the highway on which the Master Mason may travel throughout his lifetime.
The Scottish Rite is a system of Masonic degrees which elaborates and supplements the content of the three Craft degrees by ritual, dramas and allegory. It explores topics such as integrity, justice, brotherhood, duty, loyalty, generosity, toleration and commitment.
The history and philosophy of Masonry are developed in ceremony and drama. There is opportunity to read, to reflect and to respond - to acquire a deeper knowledge and understanding of Masonic ritual, values and symbolism.
This is the opportunity, the challenge and the reward, that the Scottish Rite presents to the Master Mason.
There are approximately 15,000 Scottish Rite Freemasons in 46 Valleys across Canada. The Scottish Rite seeks to develop in our members virtues and character which encourages men to improve their faculties for the good of the human race.
The Scottish Rite is comprised of three distinct bodies; Lodge of Perfection, Chapter of Rose Croix and the Consistory.
Lodges of Perfection confer the 4th to 14th degrees. It is to one of these lodges that a Master Mason applies for membership. The degrees continue the story of the building of King Solomon's Temple, and amplify and conclude the legend of the Master Mason degree.
Chapters of Rose Croix consist of the 15th to 18th degrees. The 15th and 16th degrees relate to the rebuilding of the Second Temple by Zerubbabel. The 17th degree is an approach to, and the 18th degree a recognition of the Christian ethic, but in universal terms, thus assisting in the building, in our hearts, of the Third Temple, not made with hands.
Consistories confer the 19th to the 32nd degrees. These degrees, often elaborate and highly dramatic, cover a variety of approaches to Masonic teaching. Some have the Crusades as a background. The 30th, 31st and 32nd degrees culminate the teachings of the Scottish Rite, and are conferred in full ritual form.
Application for membership in the Scottish Rite is open to members of any Canadian Craft Lodge who are Master Masons. Continued membership in a Craft Lodge is required to maintain membership in the Scottish Rite.
The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada (SRCF) has been funding medical research in universities and hospitals across Canada into ‘puzzles of the mind’, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neuro-degenerative ailments in the aging population and areas such as Dyslexia and Autism in children. Each year the SRCF donates approximately $400,000 to qualified researchers to continue their essential and worthwhile research across Canada.
In addition, the Foundation assists local organizations (Valleys) in starting Learning Centres for Dyslexic Children. These Centres provide free tutoring for children to help them overcome their reading difficulties and by training a growing cadre of highly skilled and dedicated tutors. Learning Centres have been licensed and are operational in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Barrie (includes Bracebridge), London, Windsor, Moncton and Halifax.
If you are a Master Mason in good standing and seeking more knowledge of the mission and symbolism of Freemasonry, a more complete interpretation of the teachings of the Craft degrees, as well as participation in a very special Fellowship and Brotherhood, we encourage you to contact us by speaking to Scottish Rite members in your Lodge, or by visiting our website at scottishritecanada.ca or call the Supreme Council Office at 905-522-0033.

[@paulosouza3369]

I'm moving to Canada in a couples of weeks, and the two Lodges in the region where I'll live are "Canadian Craft". I'm a F.C. in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, from Brazil, looking forward to be accepted among new brothers.

[@agentjonburrows9595]

I just became a E.A. in a blue lodge here in Texas.

[@michaelnelson2951]

I'm going Nov 10, 2018 for my 32 degree in Albany NY. I am excited to be part of such a wonderful group of brothers and making me a better man. Life is rewarding in Masonry.

[@mariahyohannes]

What's rewarding about it ? What have you all done for your communities?

[@epiphanygunworks9893]

@@mariahyohannes Freemasons donate over $2.6 million dollars to various charities every single day. Aside from donations, Freemasons also organize community events from parades to block parties all in the name of faith, charity and fraternity. Whats rewarding about being a freemason is being able to participate in these events and spend time with our families; both Masonic family and relative family (as often times, relative families also participate in community events).

[@JonathanUrash]

PDC. Pretty damn cool. I remember I could not speak,teachers took time with me in special ed.

[@ScottSherman1]

Very nice video. I have been an active Scottish Rite Freemason for nearly 38 years. I followed my father's footsteps into the Valley of Boston Massachusetts.

[@EvolvingPower369]

Thanks for this podcast

[@garyhiles]

I do my 18th here in Australia at the end of this month

[@CountMemeLord]

Congratulations!

[@hits6479]

Great !

[@jonathankent757]

I like what I'm hearing being a better father and a better member of society

[@Synrgiii]

Circle your square and the rest will follow. The light shines out. Not within

[@Synrgiii]

@@angelblue314 way to live like jesus.....judge not lest ye be judged. You are no better than pilot or the phrasees dare I say even Judas as you shame those who see GOD'S light in a different lense than your own.

[@Synrgiii]

@@angelblue314 I think you should re read the gospel. You have been corrupted by this world

[@Synrgiii]

@@angelblue314 wow you are truly lost in the storm at sea. How sad to not know what a relationship with creation is like...psalm 23:7

[@Fr33Zone]

I`m not Mason, but I have much love and respect for Brotherhood.

[@Tom-wq2mz]

Forever conceal. Never reveal. So mote it be.

[@ronaldcortez610]

Thanks bro!

[@idrissaid1204]

Interesting. Where did all these 29 side degrees come from? France? I read a lot on masonic history. So Mote It Be

[@HolyJonsonhi]

Hello Freemasonry of Canada 🇨🇦 blessing in the Lord name Amen

[@ClipCoyote]

Nice shot between the pillars on the outro.

[@kpogliyawmensah1875]

I want join Freemasonry some

[@sayedaftabuddin7063]

I want join

[@shaunhinds8416]

How does the Scottish Rite in Canada differ from the States?

[@armytc86]

Not much difference except they may be considered the Northetn Jurisdiction.

[@dismal_waters0932]

Freemasons are really good at jokes and sarcasm as a matter of fact the higher ya get the smarter you act.

[@armytc86]

It's not acting but being.

[@onfire7775]

what's the name of the song 7:45

[@ChaseA352]

I went through the 18° Last Saturday This Saturday I will become a 32° being a Mason has saved my life.

[@bennygerman1464]

me to brother!

[@ronaldcortez610]

Scottish rite freemson for the past 30 years!

[@relaxingsoundsofnature3390]

How long does it take to move from a master Mason to a 32°? Do you have to get to the 4th,5th,6th etc to the 32°?

[@Lecktroe]

@@relaxingsoundsofnature3390 no, what typically happens is once a man becomes a Master Mason, depending on your path you can jump from 3 degree to the 5th, then the 7th, 32, ect ect

[@mariahyohannes]

@@Lecktroe What exactly are you to do?

[@tomhanxs]

I wanted to know if they are secretly have fight club

[@TheRealist2022]

@mo Mo Lol.. sometimes, I'm tempted!... but seriously, Freemasonry promotes brotherly love..but if there is a Brother inside the Lodge room with whom you are at variance, it is expected that you invite him to withdraw so that you may settle your differences amicably. If this is achieved, you may sit together inside as Brothers and equals. If this is not achieved, it would bet better if one or both were to remain outside, lest the harmony of the Lodge be disturbed.

[@knutholt3486]

But it also looks like the freemasonry serves as a recruiting path for certain key positions in the society. Who is directed into these sidepaths are not necessarily those having reached the highest degrees, but those that for some time have shown to be most loyal to certain principles and objectives. Those in the highest degrees seem to serve as headhunters in that process though.

[@wanderleybarreto9421]

Hello! I'm a mason in Brazil. I want to talk with my Canadian brothers. What's your email? TFA.'.

[@CountMemeLord]

Love this!

[@AIArdalin]

pity in smaller GLodges politics and personal power, family protections play huge role. Hope there will be less P2 sindrom in my loved Order. C∴ K∴ H∴

[@johndoe-pm1ql]

Im not a Mason even tho i have been invited to join, however i study The Golden Dawn, The Hermetic Order, Ordo Templi Orientis and of course Kabbalah Upon speaking with Lodge Members many of them werent aware of Tarot or Magickal Alphabet invoking evoking among other things they stated they werent allowed to study other material or under other teachers unless given to them by the Lodge and that really turned me off can someone help me understand this better did i misunderstand. Tnx

[@B1GJOHNSTUD]

john doe invited? curious to know how that happen? thnx!

[@johndoe-pm1ql]

Big John Stud i was given a tour of the lodge and handed a paper with 2 signatures and told i needed 5 more signatures and that i should get to know the other members and get their signatures, your reply however doesnt answer my question abt invoking and evoking spirits reading tarot Or studying Israel Regardie or other books

[@ridvanalbay7747]

john doe You answered yourself. 'invoking spirit' 'tarot' That is not a way for a good men to do good... At all.

[@johndoe-pm1ql]

you hold no experience in the act of invoking or tarot reading can you explain your definition of when you say (not a way for a good men to do good at all)

[@ridvanalbay7747]

john doe You should be the one explaining why you want to do what you are doing? What is it you look for?

[@rafalrzemienicki]

Ray

[@superkb172]

They are lost because the order is about natural law and morality.

[@lanceloomis]

And what is the basis for this analysis?

[@Lambdamale.]

You go into Masonry with whatever religion you practiced before hand.

[@christopherpatterson715]

Very Righteous

[@HolyJonsonhi]

Wow I see really glory and light and real peace in your presences, I feel I am I other world 💖 But why I didn’t see there any women?

[@joemomma7269]

You can join the Eastern Star, an all women's group associated with masonry.

[@kevinmadison6006]

Try Co-MASONIC order for men and women (equals)

[@teranceassford5779]

we make things harder than it is

[@二宮章子-n7z]

have a lot of thoughts.

[@ati787]

Ok

[@j.manuelcharriez8115]

❤

[@jonathanbrown3771]

I'm pleased for folk who benefit but let's stay rooted to reality. I'm not a mason and have seen as much division because of masonry as I have with religions and cults in my society in Scotland.

[@TheRealist2022]

@Jonathan Brown There's no division IN Freemasonry. The way we achieve this, is the ban on all discussion of religion and politics at meetings. If there is any divide, it's due to the ridiculous things that non-Masons suspect about us. Either that, or you are mistaking Freemasonry for Celtic Lodges....where there is LOTS of unrest and infighting. They are VERY different!

[@Lambdamale.]

I have seen division in my church NOT because of Freemasonry, but because of the bias against Freemasonry. Members of the fraternity are railed against once found out even if they are minding their own business. My experience with Freemasonry so far has been to be surrounded by great civilized community men who come from all backgrounds. They help people regardless of their religion or race which is contrary to most conservative churches.

[@mariahyohannes]

@@TheRealist2022 If you all do not talk religion or politics, what is your morality and values based on?

[@TheRealist2022]

@@mariahyohannes Good morning Mariah. Good question and thank you for it. It is not at all necessary to be religious in order to be moral. There are plenty of moral men, who are atheists... my own son for a start! But for those men that are religious, their own religion, whatever that may be, preaches it's own form of morality and each Mason is expected to follow his own religion in his own way. The reason that all discussion of religion and politics is forbidden, is that there are fundamental differences between them all and discussion of them has the potential to cause discord and disharmony...and we as Masons are all about harmony and friendship. The original British stonemasons from the middle ages formed "guilds" which were the forerunners of workers co-operatives today. They were mostly Christian and took their morality directly from the Holy Bible. Freemasonry, it is thought, emerged from these guilds and as a nod to our supposed beginnings, a Holy Bible must be present and opened at all of our meetings.

[@henkoc86]

Great presentation and video.

[@TheFairyParty]

What about better Mothers? :)

[@fenkers3249]

Masonry is for man's only

[@andrew3912]

Vitor vieira nan?.. where’s she been going

[@stevieod9040]

And the rest 🙄

[@johnpatrick6998]

Eh

[@metparker]

Dig deep before you want to become that kind of better man.