This day, which began as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was “dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known…
Welcome, Brethren, to our November Message from the West. We all know that November is a special month to me. Every year at 11:11 A.M, on 11/11 I pause and reflect. Shouldn’t we all? As we enter this month, we are reminded of the sacrifices and service of our brave men and women in uniform.…
Illuminating Darkness: Masonic Reflections on Light and Transformation Welcome, Brethren to our October Message from the West. As the days grow shorter and the darkness lengthens, October brings with it a rich tapestry of symbolism within Freemasonry. In this edition, we explore the profound significance of light and darkness, and how they inspire transformation and…
Please join us at Mt. Pickering Lodge on Saturday October 14th for our Annual Barnyard Night. We know that COVID stymied us the past few year but we are back in in all of our Barn Yard glory! Chicken dinner at 5 PMBINGO starts at 6 PM Overalls and straw hats optional 218 Byers Rd…
Mt Pickering Lodge will be holding a blood drive in Chester Springs on Saturday 11/11 from 8am-2pm. with Miller-Keystone Blood Center (MKBC), lease sign up today through MKBC or through the Lodge website. Use sponsor code E128 with MKBC. Sign-Up For Mt. Pickering Blood Drive Here
It’s a terrible thing to have a holiday for. I can’t say we celebrate, so much, and it isn’t something we look forward to. It’s a real pity it has to exist at all. In the annals of history, certain dates are etched into our collective memory, forever marking moments of profound significance. September 11th…
Finding Balance and Harmony in Masonic Principles Welcome, Brethren, to our September Message from the West. As the summer days wane and the autumnal equinox approaches, September marks a time of transition and reflection. In this edition, we explore the symbolism of the equinox within Freemasonry and how it teaches us to find balance and…
Constitution Day is a public holiday in Slovakia, celebrated on 1 September. In Slovak, this holiday is called ‘Deň Ústavy Slovenskej Republiky’ and it commemorates the adoption of the Slovak constitution on 1 September 1992. The establishment of the constitution effectively ended the state of Czechoslovakia, leading to the establishment of the Czech and Slovak…
Each year on August 7, our nation recognizes the men and women who are known as our Purple Heart recipients. The Purple Heart, one of the oldest military decorations, is presented to service members who were injured or killed in service to our country. Why is that important? There are an estimated 1.8 million Purple…
The Symbolism of Harvest: Masonic Reflections on Abundance and Gratitude Welcome, Brethren, to our August Message from the West. As the warmth of summer envelopes us and nature flourishes, August symbolizes a season of abundance and gratitude. In this edition, we delve into the profound symbolism of harvest, exploring its significance within Freemasonry and the…