Short Talk Bulletin
Latest Episodes
The Letter G V11N6
Written by MW Rev Dr Joseph Fort Newton, this Short Talk explores the meanings that the Craft has attached to the Letter G, and is an excellent listen, especially for those Masons who have passed the FC degree.
Brotherhood V50N7
Originally published in 1972, this short talk explores some of what it means to address another by this sacred appellation. Enjoy!
Inn At Year’s End V02N1
Written while the world was still reeling from WWI, this Short Talk is poignant even today, and offers a reassuring look ahead, despite what we now know occurred in the intervening century. We are reminded, heading into 2019,
Men Who Build Bridges, Not Walls V64N3
This is just about as timely an episode as possible. Written in 1986 by RW Rev Bro Richard D. Campbell, Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of New York, this Short Talk explores our motivations as men and Masons,
Language Of The Heart
Written by Exceedingly Worshipful Bro Carl H. Claudy, this Short Talk explores the origins and reasons behind the language found in the Craft. Another timeless and timely lesson, this one written in 1929.
Celebration Of Christmas V43N12
Written by Dr. Joseph L. Blau in 1965, this Short Talk dives into the origins and meanings of our annual holiday traditions, and is both timeless and timely. Merry Christmas!
Job’s Daughters And Freemasonry V95N12
For this Short Talk, we are joined by Elizabeth Meldrum, Miss Job’s Daughter of Virginia 2016-17, who brings us this inspiring Short Talk about Job’s Daughters, and by extension all youth based appendant bodies. Enjoy!
The Holy Saints John V53N12
This episode, written by Rev Bro Oscar Alan Gwyn, explores why these two Christian Saints were taken by the Craft and made our own, as they represent the two great aims of our order: righteousness and love. Enjoy!
Enlightening The Profane V09N9
This episode discusses what we, as Masons, should tell those who are pro-fane, or without the Temple, and is an excellent introduction to the Craft.
Circumambulation Meditations V77N8
Written by WBro Bates LaGrande, this Short Talk discusses the meanings of the Scripture readings from the three degrees.