Brethren,
At our April Stated, I took the opportunity to provide a lecture on “Why the Master Wears a Hat”. (Spoiler: no one really knows, but we do it anyway!) During the course of my research and our conversation after the lecture, we learned that a subscription to the Masonic Service Association (MSA) is only $12 per year!
Why this remarkable price? Because the MSA publishes “The Short Talk Bulletin,” which was the foundation for my lecture. If anyone is interested in learning more about Masonry, there is no easier way to get started than the very easy to digest Short Talks they offer. Their website is: https://msana.com/ and, as soon as I finish writing this bulletin, I will be signing up for a subscription. And they also offer the Short Talks as a podcast!
All of this is derived from the Master’s obligation to the Lodge to provide education to the brothers. Sometimes I have arranged a lecture from qualified lecturers, while others are provided as impromptu discussions. So as you advance through your journey in Masonry, I do urge you to remember it is an educational experience for yourself and, if you’re a remotely eligible expert, perhaps for your brothers!
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Jason Lee
Worshipful Master