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The Laudable Pursuit Press is pleased to announce the release of, "A Path to Providence: The Creation of the Middle Chamber Program".

This exciting educational work is by M.W. P. Shaun Bradshaw, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina, AF & AM, and Wor. Benjamin G. Wallace.

For Cyber Monday use discount code: MASONICEDUCATION to receive 15% off your entire bookstore order from The Laudable Pursuit Press!

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The Laudable Pursuit Press is pleased to announce the publication of Jaime Paul Lamb's Myth, Magick, and Masonry.

In MYTH, MAGICK & MASONRY, Jaime Paul Lamb develops four thought-provoking interpretations of the symbolism and allegorical content of Freemasonry and some of its appendant bodies. By viewing the craft through the interpretive lenses of ceremonial magick, solar and astrological lore and symbolism, classical mythology and the Roman Mystery cult, Mithraism, Lamb establishes four distinct vantage points from which to survey Freemasonry. Thereby, Jaime Paul Lamb enables Masons, new and old, to develop a more nuanced appreciation of the Craft and a deeper understanding of the Fraternity’s priceless initiatory heritage.

This is now Available in The Laudable Pursuit Bookstore (and soon on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc.)

Introducing "Myth, Magick, and Masonry" The Laudable Pursuit Press is pleased to announce the publication of Jaime Paul Lamb's Myth, Magick, and Masonry .  Jaime Paul Lamb was raised in St Johns Lodge no. 6, F.&A.M., Norwalk, CT. He currently resides in Phoenix, AZ and is a member of Ascension Lodge UD, Arizona Lodge

We're not sure why this didn't autopost from last Friday, but here is an excellent piece from guest contributor Jaime Paul Lamb, who also has a forthcoming book that will be published by The Laudable Pursuit Press, "Myth, Magick, and Masonry"

Highlighting The Mythological Motifs In Freemasonry By Guest Contributor Jaime Paul Lamb When one examines Masonic ritual & symbolism through the interpretive lens of Classical Mythology, the correspondences immediately begin to present themselves and become, at times, strikingly obvious. These inferences and allusions are present to such a degre

Here is another great contemplative piece from Bro. Chuck Dunning!

"The image of a mirror can be very helpful in understanding contemplative experience, because it is the nature of our consciousness, of our minds, to reflect..."

Truth, Relief, and Brotherly Love in the Mirror of Self-Reflection BRO. CHUCK DUNNING The image of a mirror can be very helpful in understanding contemplative experience, because it is the nature of our consciousness, of our minds, to reflect. The term ‘reflect’ not only refers to the act of pondering upon something, but refers even more directly to the way the...

Another excellent piece from Bro. Chuck Dunning!

"Self-awareness and discernment demand, in part, that we ask ourselves, “Why? Why am I thinking what I’m thinking? Why am I doing what I’m doing?”

Wielding the Contemplative Gavel BRO. CHUCK DUNNING (C) Patrick Slattery- 2012 We talk a lot about virtues in Masonry, and for good reason. As the school of positive psychology persuasively argues, human beings fulfill more of their potentials and dreams by focusing more of their attention and energy on their strengths

"It is natural to fear death, but we as Masons are taught to view that inescapable moment not as something to dread but rather as the motivating factor in accomplishing our own work and duty as men and as Masons."

http://www.thelaudablepursuit.com/articles/2017/8/2/the-symbol-of-the-skull-and-crossbones-and-its-masonic-application

The Symbol of the Skull and Crossbones and its Masonic Application Guest Contributor: P.D. Newman There has been a great deal of controversy of late concerning the symbol of the skull and crossbones and whether or not it should be regarded as a legitimate Masonic emblem. This article is an attempt to demonstrate that this symbol is indeed authentic in its

Another excellent piece from Bro. Chuck Dunning regarding some of the pitfalls that many people encounter when engaging in contemplative practices.

http://www.thelaudablepursuit.com/articles/2017/7/24/engaging-the-risks-of-contemplative-practice

Engaging the Risks of Contemplative Practice BRO. CHUCK DUNNING Across all great spiritual traditions, there are warnings about risks in contemplative practices. This article explores some of those risks and associated problems, all of which I have personally experienced to some extent.  The Problem of Results I’ll begin approac

In celebration of the 300th anniversary of modern Freemasonry, The Laudable Pursuit Press is proud to present Brother P.D. Newman's groundbreaking work Alchemically Stoned- The Psychedelic Secret of Freemasonry.

Available for Sale Now: http://www.thelaudablepursuit.com/store/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_sRCstEna8

Alchemically Stoned- P.D. Newman In celebration of the 300th anniversary of modern Freemasonry, The Laudable Pursuit Press is proud to present Brother P.D. Newman's groundbreaking work Alche...

In celebration of today, the 300th anniversary of modern Freemasonry, The Laudable Pursuit Press is proud to present Brother P.D. Newman's groundbreaking work "Alchemically Stoned- The Psychedelic Secret of Freemasonry"!

http://www.thelaudablepursuit.com/articles/2017/6/21/introducing-alchemically-stoned-the-psychedelic-secret-of-freemasonry

Introducing "Alchemically Stoned- The Psychedelic Secret of Freemasonry" In celebration of the 300th anniversary of modern Freemasonry, The Laudable Pursuit Press is proud to present Brother P.D. Newman's groundbreaking work Alchemically Stoned- The Psychedelic Secret of Freemasonry.  "P.D. Newman's bold and daring theory provides a radical interpretation of

Here is a great contemplative piece from Bro. Chuck Dunning.

http://www.thelaudablepursuit.com/articles/2017/6/16/an-allegory-for-the-esoterically-inclined-mason

An Allegory for the Esoterically Inclined Mason BRO. CHUCK DUNNING Let’s use our imaginations a little, and hopefully to worthy ends. First, let’s envision two Masons, Brother Bookman and Brother Wright, both of whom are intelligent, goodhearted, and beloved members of the Craft. They are alike in many ways, yet significantly different

Here is an interview featuring Bro. Marshall, from the newly created Three Distinct Knocks project, where he discusses his book, as well as his personal spiritual journey, and how religion influences his view of Freemasonry.

"In the Great Light we read: "The kingdom of heaven is within you." We are also taught that man is made in the image of God. As Brother Borglum has so beautifully said, images are made by a process of taking away. The perfection is already within..."

http://www.thelaudablepursuit.com/articles/2017/2/8/theres-work-to-be-done

There's Work to Be Done By: Guest Contributor - Wor. David Tennison In his book ‘But I Digress’ Dr. Jim Tresner responded to a Brother claiming that Jim was a ‘Masonic Expert’. Jim stated that he was not a Masonic Expert. In fact, he said, there is no such thing as a Masonic expert. Then he took it back. He said that t...