"The Initiations of the ancient Mysteries have ceased; because those fit to be initiated no longer finding Initiators, and the Hierophants or directors of consciences having long since become as ignorant as the masses that listen to their babble, the blind are weary of following the blind, and no one is willing to submit to the tests and trials that neither relieve from doubt nor save from despair. For all except a few, the road to the Light is lost." -- Albert Pike, 1878

Masonic Education

At Halcyon we believe that Masonic education is one of the most important aspects of Freemasonry. Without an understanding of the Craft how can one grow as a Freemason? Lodge education should continue beyond the Symbolic Degrees. Each meeting of Halcyon Lodge is an opportunity to advance our understanding of Freemasonry.

Brothers Tom Coste and Jeff Peace have gathered a variety of materials for Masonic education. These materials have been made available through this website for discussion by the brethren. Simply follow the link to Education Materials.

The list below is designed to give those interested in membership an idea of what is available to them.

Potential Candidate Materials

Listen to Making Man in Reason’s Image

Origins of Freemasonry, Margaret C. Jacob

Entered Apprentice Materials

Memorize the ‘Ancient Landmarks’

Read Anderson’s Constitutions of 1723

Read The Courtier and the Heretic

Fellow-Craft Materials

Read Treatise on Understanding, Benedict Spinoza

Watch Elegant Universe

Newton & Descartes on Light – History Channel/Discover Channel

Master Mason Materials

Read Freedom and Redemption in the Ethics

Read TTI