This week, we delve into some profound Masonic discussions that you won't want to miss! A Philosophic Reflection : Hear a thought-provoking piece by a Brother who, just three months after the historic event, wrote about the grave philosophical implications of dropping the atomic bomb. The Masonic Minute with Steve Harrison : Discover the intriguing story of William Morgan's wife and widow, who later married Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon Church. This segment promises to be both enlighte...
Jul 01, 2025•38 min•Ep. 682
Join us this week as we dive into parts of the Kabbalah that have never been discussed on the podcast before! Additionally, we've got a piece from the New Age Magazine that dives into the idea of Cosmic Breath, Prana, and life energy as it relates to man. Don't miss this awesome episode! Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Links: Masonic Con Kansas https://masonicconkansas.com/tickets/ https://masonicconsouth.com Masonic Con South Y'all! https://masoniccon.com/#schedule SPML Masonic C...
Jun 23, 2025•23 min
Join us this week as we read a piece from the New Age Magazine--that's quite "New Age" in thought! Then we'll dive into the secrets of music! Uncover the four secrets and how they relate to the Masonic Lodge and how it functions! All this and more. Thanks for listening and have a fantastic week! Links: Secrets of Music https://www.universalfreemasonry.org/en/article/freemasonry-and-the-secrets-of-masonry Masonic Con Kansas https://masonicconkansas.com/tickets/ https://masonicconsouth.com Masonic...
Jun 09, 2025•25 min•Ep. 680
Join us this week as we dive into an exclusive reading of this month's Featured Article from the Grand Lodge of Illinois Edu. Committee, The Lyceum. In it, we explore one Freemason's lessons learned in his extensive time in Freemasonry, laying bare the practical applications of the Craft. This insightful journey will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered. Then we have a segment exploring all of the amazing conferences happening for Masonic Education all over the United States this year. We...
Jun 02, 2025•48 min•Ep. 679
Join us this week for a meaningful introspection: Can Freemasonry Prevent War? We're diving into a piece written right after WWII and thinking about the ideas one Brother has to offer on the idea. Serious questions are asked—are the answers there? Thanks for listening, and have a meaningful Memorial Day and an awesome week! Links: Memorial Day and Freemasonry http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2023/05/memorial-day-and-its-masonic-history.html San Antonio Esoteric Summit www.EsotericTexas.com San ...
May 26, 2025•23 min•Ep. 678
Join us this week for a stimulating article on the purpose of man--as a conduit for the Creator! Also--in this engaging episode, we explore the traditional notion of "death" as nothing more than a change of clothes. Don't miss this great episode! Thanks for listening and have a fantastic week! Links: A Conduit https://www.universalfreemasonry.org/en/article/conduits-freemasons San Antonio Esoteric Summit www.EsotericTexas.com San Antonio Esoteric Summit – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profi...
May 19, 2025•23 min•Ep. 677
Join us this week for a rundown of what happened at the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education as well as a piece exploring music in ritual--it's more than meets the ear. Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Links: Music in Ritual https://www.universalfreemasonry.org/en/article/the-power-of-music-in-ritual San Antonio Esoteric Summit www.EsotericTexas.com San Antonio Esoteric Summit – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566473288239 San Antonio Esoteric Summit Tickets!...
May 12, 2025•25 min•Ep. 676
In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the depths of Freemasonry with esteemed author Steven L. Harrison, who unveils his latest work, The Imperfect Storm . Harrison takes us on a captivating journey as he sheds light on the never-before-known details of the William Morgan affair. Renowned for his meticulous research, Steve discusses the groundbreaking findings he uncovered, offering listeners an exclusive glimpse into the shadowy corners of history. Whether you're a history buff or a newcom...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 675
Join us this week for an exploration of the future of Freemasonry—no, not the rosy-colored one we dream of, the reality—or is it? Then, we'll unlock the secrets of awakening the all-seeing eye within the Freemason! Secret formulas are forthcoming! Thanks for listening, and have an amazing week! Links: The Masonic Eye of Awakening https://www.universalfreemasonry.org/en/article/the-masonic-eye-of-awakening Freemasonry Goeth To His Long Home https://meetactandpart.com/freemasonry-goeth-to-his-long...
Apr 14, 2025•38 min•Ep. 674
This week, we're looking at the role of Masonic Libraries—the good, the bad, and the ugly! We've also got a great piece on the proposed benefit of joining the independent bodies sooner rather than later. All this and more. Thanks for listening, and have a great week! Links: Are Masonic Libraries and Archives a Joke? https://meetactandpart.com/are-masonic-libraries-and-archives-a-joke/ How Can Appendant Bodies Strengthen the Blue Lodge? http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2025/03/how-can-appendant-...
Apr 07, 2025•30 min•Ep. 673
This week--we delve into the intricate realms of the self and spirituality. We kick off with a thoughtful exploration of an enlightening paper on the ego, unraveling its profound impact on personal development and the spiritual journey. We continue our journey by bringing you up-to-date on the latest gatherings of the Masonic community. Stay informed with upcoming Masonic Conferences, including an in-depth overview of the esteemed Midwest Conference on Masonic Education. As we wrap up the episod...
Mar 31, 2025•43 min•Ep. 672
Join us this week as we read a piece penned in 1950 about the apparent attack on the public education system by none other than--the Roman Catholic Church! What seems perhaps irrelevant and historical is timely and essential. I'll let you fill in the blanks! Then we read the latest from Brother Mark St. Cyr in his piece, which has been making all the waves on social media lately. All this and more! Thanks for listening, and have a great weekend! Midwest Conf. on Masonic Edu https://www.mcme1949....
Mar 10, 2025•27 min•Ep. 671
Join us this week for a look at the future of the Midnight Freemasons Blog! Significant changes are happening. Also, have a listen to a half-silly, half-serious article I penned recently for the Meet Act and Part Blog. I've also got a review to share of a new presentation. All this and more! Thanks for listening and have a great week! Links: Midwest Conf. on Masonic Edu https://www.mcme1949.org/events.html Esotericon https://www.esotericon.net San Antonio Esoteric Summit https://www.signupgenius...
Mar 03, 2025•29 min•Ep. 670
Join us this week for a follow-up to a previous episode in which we explore the Orphic Roots of Ritual according to one Philalethes article from 1936! Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Links: Will the Real Dionysian Architects Please Stand Up? http://wcypodcast.blogspot.com/2024/04/whence-came-you-0632-will-real.html Midwest Conf. on Masonic Edu https://www.mcme1949.org/events.html Esotericon https://www.esotericon.net San Antonio Esoteric Summit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0...
Feb 17, 2025•24 min•Ep. 669
Join us this week for a look at Eliphas Levi and his influence on Albert Pike and other prominent Occult writers! Thanks for listening, and have an amazing week! Links: Eliphas Levi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Éliphas_Lévi Albert Pike https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Pike Occult Profile - Waite http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2020/03/occult-profiles-e-waite.html Midwest Conf. on Masonic Edu https://www.mcme1949.org/events.html Esotericon https://www.esotericon.net San Antonio Esoteric Su...
Feb 10, 2025•28 min•Ep. 668
Join us this week for some good old-fashioned Masonic Parenting Advice from a poetic writing in the 1930s. Then, what was said about the Grand College of Rites in its first few years? Find out all this and more! Thanks for listening, and have a great week! Links: The Grand College of Rites https://grandcollegeofrites.org/ Pen and Compass Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@PenCompass-t4f/videos Meet Act Part Podcast https://meetactandpart.com/ Masonic Secrets http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2019/...
Feb 03, 2025•15 min•Ep. 667
This week, we're looking at a piece from 1950 exploring the idea of Kabbalah and its influence on the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Then, we'll take a look at one author's opinion on the dwindling membership numbers in the 1930s! Thanks for listening, and have an amazing week! Links: Pen and Compass Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@PenCompass-t4f/videos Meet Act Part Podcast https://meetactandpart.com/ Masonic Secrets http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2019/02/masonic-secrets.html Skull and Crown...
Jan 27, 2025•27 min•Ep. 666
This week, we read a comical article from the 1930s related to lodge attire. Try not to spit-take while listening to this one. Then, we get serious. What happens when Freemasons aren't setting the example for the community at large? All this and more, stay tuned! Thanks for listening, and have a great week! Links: Pen and Compass Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@PenCompass-t4f/videos Meet Act Part Podcast https://meetactandpart.com/ Masonic Secrets http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2019/02/mason...
Jan 20, 2025•22 min•Ep. 665
Join us this week for a fascinating history of Freemasonry! Could the author be putting too much stock into what his sources give? Then, what is free to give is invaluable but is worthless until given away. You guessed it... All this and more. Thanks for listening, and have a great week! Links: Pen and Compass Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@PenCompass-t4f/videos Meet Act Part Podcast https://meetactandpart.com/ Masonic Secrets http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2019/02/masonic-secrets.html Skul...
Jan 13, 2025•28 min•Ep. 664
Join us this week for an episode exploring the power of words. In an article almost 100 years old, we find Truth and maybe a hidden power! Then, we'll ask ourselves an uncomfortable question: How often do we lie to ourselves? What is the cost of such action? Thanks for listening, and have an amazing week! Links: Pen and Compass Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@PenCompass-t4f/videos Meet Act Part Podcast https://meetactandpart.com/ Masonic Secrets http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2019/02/masonic...
Dec 30, 2024•19 min•Ep. 663
Join us this week for a bit of Masonic Christmas satire from Darin A. Lahners! Then, we'll examine the historical Five Points of Fellowship. Thanks for listening, and have an excellent holiday! Links: Darin's Piece http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2024/12/dear-santaall-i-want-for-christmas-is.html Uproxx Style Masonry http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2015/02/uproxx-style-masonry.html Pen and Compass Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@PenCompass-t4f/videos Meet Act Part Podcast https://meetactand...
Dec 16, 2024•17 min•Ep. 662
Join us this week for a special episode! What are the actual secrets of Freemasonry? Recently, a suggested topic caught my eye, and I thought—we should cover this! Many are confused about what Freemasons can and can't say on social media, etc. Let's set the record straight in this special listener-suggested episode. Links Pen and Compass Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@PenCompass-t4f/videos Meet Act Part Podcast https://meetactandpart.com/ Masonic Secrets http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2019/...
Dec 09, 2024•32 min•Ep. 661
This week, we’re continuing our trek through Troward’s Hidden Power! We read parts 5 & 6 of the contemporary examination done by Brother Mark St. Cyr. From Spiritual power to the fundamental laws of nature—clues to directing your reality are given. Thanks for listening, and have an amazing week! Links: Hidden Power Pt. 5 http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2024/10/trowardthe-hidden-power-part-5.html Hidden Power Pt. 6 http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2024/11/trowardthe-hidden-power-part-6.htm...
Dec 02, 2024•20 min•Ep. 662
Join us this week as we explore the troubles that often hit us during the holidays. Then we look at a piece from almost 100 years ago that expounds on why Freemasonry still exists and who it was meant to attract. How far off base are we today from this vision? Links: Fear and Loathing on Thanksgiving http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2024/11/fear-and-loathing-on-thanksgiving.html Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY ...
Nov 25, 2024•16 min•Ep. 659
This week we're looking at what we can do to subdue our intense and polarizing passions in 2024. We've also got a wonderful piece reminding us of our Obligations--not the ones we always like to talk about--the other ones...All this and more. Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Links: San Antonio Esoteric Summit https://tinyurl.com/4wvkjpaf Subduing Our Passions http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2024/10/subduing-passions-in-polarized-world.html Obligations http://www.midnightfreemasons...
Nov 18, 2024•28 min•Ep. 658
Join us this week for a great article on adapting to the ever-changing landscape of the Lodge Secretary! Technology happens, and how do we determine what can work for us and what can't? Then a Parisian paper from way back, claiming Rosicrucian origins of Freemasonry. All this and more! Thanks for listening, and have an amazing week! Links: Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtu...
Nov 04, 2024•24 min•Ep. 657
Join us this week for tons of great Masonic Education! From Masonic opinions on drinking in movies to the macabre thoughts on death and even a piece on the Orphic relations to Freemasonry, we've got you covered. Oh yeah-- and we have an all-new Masonic Mythbusters segment with Worshipful Brother Patrick Dey about Jack the Ripper! Don't miss this week's awesome episode! Links: Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podc...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 656
Join us this week for a continued examination of Troward's "Hidden Power," in a contemporary rendition put together by Bro. Mark St. Cyr. Discover the beautiful science that drives our spirit and being! Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! The Hidden Power Pt. 3 http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2024/08/trowardthe-hidden-power-part-3.html The Hidden Power pt 4 http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2024/09/trowardthe-hidden-power-part-4.html Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Cra...
Oct 14, 2024•23 min•Ep. 655
Join us this week for an exploration of sound and music. From the oldest composed music, The Hurrian Hymn No. 6, to the Lodge Music today, take a look at the science of sound and its effects on the human brain! Don't miss this one. Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Links: Oldest Music https://historyfacts.com/arts-culture/fact/the-oldest-known-song-is-from-the-14th-century-bce/?email=rjred5%40gmail.com&sub_level=L1&sub_source=email_daily&utm_campaign=2373772910&utm_c...
Oct 07, 2024•26 min•Ep. 654
Join us this week for a contemporary look at perhaps one of the most astounding texts ever written. Bro. Mark St. Cyr reveals to us the Hidden Power, an amazing text by T. Troward that's sure to make you have deep thoughts! This week, we're looking at Parts 1 and 2 of his series, and we will continue to examine these intermittently over time. Thanks for listening and have a fantastic week! Links: Part 1 http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2024/06/trowardthe-hidden-power-part-1.html Part 2 http://w...
Sep 30, 2024•30 min•Ep. 653
