A little over eighteen months ago, we published the first issue of the Fraternal Review dedicated to “Fringe Masonry.” There, we provided a basic overview of esoteric Orders (from the Egyptian Rite of Freemasonry to the Asiatic Brethren) that claim, in one way or another, to connect to regular Freemasonry. In this, the second issue dedicated to the subject, we have gone deeper into ritual and the “magical” methods of non-Masonic esoteric Orders, especially where they have borrowed from the Masonic Craft ..read more

In this episode, Worshipful Brother Doug Russell, Editor in Chief of Fraternal Review and a former Master of the Southern California Research Lodge, discusses the Masonic tenet, Relief. It is an honor to hear directly from Worshipful Brother Doug Russell, who has given so much time, energy, and attention to Masonic Education and the work put into the Fraternal Review. This conversation is part of a series on the Masonic tenets, which were the primary topics in the October, November, and December 2021 issues of Fraternal Review. To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, v ..read more

In this episode, Bro. Angel Millar, editor-in-chief of the Fraternal Review magazine, and Bro. Johnny Arias, 32° Scottish Rite Mason, discuss the August 2022 Fraternal Review issue and its corresponding topic, Subculture. This is Freemasonry as you’ve never seen or heard of it before – Subculture on the Square! To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, visit theresearchlodge.com ..read more

What is Freemasonry’s role in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? In this episode, Right Worshipful Brother Michael Jarzabek, Senior Warden of the Massachusetts Lodge of Research, discusses the Fraternal Review issue entitled The American Revolution. Among other topics, Wor. Bro. Jarzabek discusses the importance of understanding our Nation’s history to improve our present and future, as well as a few of the American Revolution’s unsung heroes and Fraternal Review’s effort to publish the first cross-continental partnership with the brothers at The Massachusetts Lodge of Research. To f ..read more

In this episode, R.W. Bro. Michael Jarzabek discusses the Fraternal Review issue titled, "Moby Dick and Freemasonry - Our Connection To The Classic Novel." To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, visit theresearchlodge.com ..read more

In this episode, we explore the parallels this mystic belief has with the oldest Fraternity in the world. To find more content that expresses the pride of being a Freemason, visit TheResearchLodge.com ..read more

In this episode, Bro. Matt Parker discusses the Fraternal Review issue titled, "The Temple of Solomon." To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, visit theresearchlodge.com ..read more

The interest in “Fringe Masonry” has grown in recent years as many have turned their attention, once again, towards the esoteric. In this episode, Brother Angel Millar discusses the Fraternal Review issue entitled "Fringe Masonry." To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, visit theresearchlodge.com ..read more

In this episode, we are honored to have Michael Jarzabek here to discuss the Fraternal Review issue dedicated to the topic of the August 2023 issue, H.P. Lovecraft. To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, visit ⁠⁠theresearchlodge.com ..read more

As the Worshipful Master of the Southern California Research Lodge, Dago Rodriguez points out, one of the most revealing aspects of any individual is their actions, and those actions include the ways we clothe ourselves - every day. The fabrics and accessories that we decide to wear are an expression of our identity. In Masonry, we have our iconic attire such as the Masonic apron, officer jewels, gloves, and more, depending on your jurisdiction. These become the common implements that bind us, but the clothes those items lay over say more about the individual wearing them than anything else. I ..read more