Blaine C. Clay Lodge # 14

Short talk on Masonic etiquette --- B.c.c. lecture

Etiquette, according to the dictionary, implies observance of the formal requirements governing behavior in polite society. Very little of Masonic etiquette or its customs have been defined in our written laws. The rules of polite manners and correct behavior have been transmitted from the past. Where no such rules are expressed, the good taste and sensitive feelings of the individual Brother remain as the only guidance.

Meeting Our Obligations in Resolving a Conflict with a Brother

     On a few occasions, I have observed a paradox in Masonry – we espouse lofty principles and then we sometimes act in petty ways. We take on sacred and binding obligations as we advance through the degrees, and then we sometimes act in ways inconsistent with those obligations. One of the most troubling inconsistencies between princi...

Brothers of BCC,

     I recently ran across this article about the Knights of Pythagoras and i saw our community in the words.  I think that you guys will see the same.  After reading this please leave a comment on your thoughts of how we can bring this program back to life.

Travel light brothers,

Troy Welch

Sir Knight

RALEIGH -- Behind the shabby façade of the Widow's Son Prince Hall ...

Today, I will contemplate my presence here on earth and that my Creator has a purpose for my existence which may or may not always be clear to me, but will live by his Commandments in order that I might not spot or stain the character which has become me.

Today, I will strive to be a good citizen in the eyes of my neighbor, my community, the state and my country. I will revere my country's banner, honor its Constitution and laws, be grated I for the freedoms I...

Brothers,

       Following is a message from the Worthy Matron.  I hope that we all help this family in need.

Travel Light.

       Some of you may already know about the house that blew up in Houma on last Sunday. This was the home of Sibyl St. Julien's daughter, Sia Theriot. Sia and 2 of her children were in the home at the time. From my understanding, they have 2nd and 3rd degree burns. The 2 boy...

    Brothers of BCC,

     Recently I posted  a blog on this website that I probably should have used better judgement on.  While I don't apologize for my views I will offer an apology for the "edge" on the comments.  I have fought hard to have this website taken seriously, and it was never my intention to discredit the site by negative energy.  The comments that were placed in this blog were mine and mine alone and I don't...

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     Many people live in darkness never to find the light. They proudly wear their age as some kind of sacred vestment which the mere number of years has seemingly ordained upon them. These same people believe that the time spent traveling is more important than the distance traveled.

      Ecclesiastes expressed it this way, 'Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king.' In other words,...

     I recently read a short story about one of the methods Eskimo's use to kill wolves that are ravaging their traps and dog teams. Without going into too graphic a detail, it involves the coating of a razor sharp knife in layers of animal blood so that when it is found by the wolf, and he licks it, his thirst for blood becomes so intense that he does not realize that he has uncovered the knife blade and cut his own tongue. His thirst for the taste of blood b...

Bros,

     I recently had a difficulty with my family and I wasn’t able to attend the last lodge meeting. I felt torn between my duties to my family and the desire to make the meeting. Fortunately one of my line brothers made it clear that I should stay home and care for my family. There will be other meetings.

     Ok. With that decision made I kicked back and turned on some college footbal...

    Larger than Five Committee stand up! We definitely in the building. Brothers Scoby, Davis, Wolfe, Williams, I ran across these posts and thought that I would share them with everyone and remind them of the fire we had coming in. Let’s capture that again and show these newer guys how to do it. I hope that yall don’t mind me sharing this and if we have any problems I will take them down. Also this piece might inspire others to join in as I think that I may pu...