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FRIDAY REFLECTION
Among the working tools presented to us in Freemasonry, the Trowel holds a special place.
Friday Reflection – Roodepoort Caledonian Lodge #865
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On a crisp Saturday morning, six Brethren from Roodepoort Caledonian Lodge #865 traded their aprons for aprons of a different kind — rolling up thei…
Friday Reflection – Roodepoort Caledonian Lodge #865
“The Builder’s Wisdom”
As the working week draws to a close, we are reminded that every great edifice begins with a single stone, laid true and squ…
2026 Installation
If one were to sum up the evening of 11 June 2026 in a single word, it would simply be: exceptional.
From the moment the Lodge was opened, there wa…
The Enduring Relevance of Freemasonry in Modern Society: Why Ancient Wisdom Still Matters Today
There’s something rather remarkable about walking into a Masonic lodge for the first time. Perhaps it’s the weight of history that seems to hang in th…
The Future of Freemasonry in an Ever-Changing World
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The Misconceptions About Secrecy in Freemasonry: An Honest Conversation From Inside the Lodge Room
The Word That Changed Everything There is a single word in the English language that can take a perfectly ordinary organisation and turn it into an…
Freemasonry and the Knights Templar Connection
Unveil the captivating historical and symbolic connections between Freemasonry and the Knights Templar through the unique perspective of Roodepoort Ca…
Very nice and well worded, my Brother
Bro. Secretary, I will be attending the meeting.