The "Library of 2007 Entries" compiles short papers intended for Masonic Education, to be read aloud during lodge meetings. These contributions, authored by Masons from various countries, cover a wide range of topics related to Freemasonry, including philosophy, history, and practices. Notable winners of the 2007 competition include Bro Alan Bergin from Spain, Bro Karen Kidd from the U.S.A., and Bro Michael A. Halleran, also from the U.S.A. While the papers serve as educational resources, they are not to be reproduced for publication without prior permission from Internet Lodge No 9659 E.C. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Internet Lodge, The Province of East Lancashire, or the United Grand Lodge of England. Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to utilize these papers for their intended purpose, fostering a deeper understanding of Masonic principles and traditions.
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Short papers are intended to be read aloud in lodge meetings as a form of Masonic Education. We hope that you will read them and enjoy them. To do so please click on the title Whilst we encourage you to use them for their intended purpose they must not be reproduced for publication in any manner without the prior permission of Internet Lodge No 9659 E.C.The opinions reflected by the authors are not necessarily those of Internet Lodge, The Province of East Lancashire or the United Grand Lodge of England.
Reference Title Author Country
The Winners
2007/39 Were King Solomon's Pillars HexagonalOverall Winner of the 2007 competiton Bro Alan Bergin BSc Spain
2007/50 I Am RegularWinner of the World Award in the 2007 competiton Bro Karen Kidd U.S.A.
2007/18 TOMATO, TO-MAH-TO; Shibboleths Beyond the CraftWinner of the Nova Award in the 2007 competiton Bro Michael A. Halleran U.S.A.
Other Entries
2007/01 Freemasonry is Dying Bro Kerry A Nicholls New Zealand
2007/02 Smoke and Mirrors Bro Keith Stockley Australia
2007/03 You're an Apprentice, so what! Bro Gary Bond England
2007/04 The Mark Degree Bro Derek Oliver England
2007/05 On Tolerance and Intolerancef Bro Theron Dunn U.S.A.
2007/06 Masonic Treasure Bro Keith Zech U.S.A.
2007/07 What is in your attic? Bro David Joyce England
2007/08 Cataract - A Minnesota Lodge that moves Bro Frank Harris U.S.A.
2007/09 The Lodge Banner Bro Terry Lockhart England
2007/10 The Return of the Craftsman Bro Samir Chidiac Lebanon
2007/11 Top 10 reasons why I don’t talk about Freemasonry Bro Scott Warner Canada
2007/12 The Structure of Life Bro Robert Steel U.S.A.
2007/14 An Internet Lodge Paper argues… Bro Tim Arnold England
2007/15 Diversity in Freemasonry Bro J. Goody England
2007/16 Masonic Visiting Bro J. Goody England
2007/17 The Tyler and his Origins Bro William Roberts England
2007/19 Some thoughts on the History of Freemasonry Bro S.K. Char India
2007/20 Secrecy in Freemasonry Bro S.K. Char India
2007/21 Fremasonry is the need of the Hour Bro S.K. Char India
2007/22 Reading Papers in Lodges Bro S.K. Char India
2007/23 The Broken Column Bro Ian Booth England
2007/24 The Masonic Cemetery Bro Terry Staley Canada
2007/25 Interpretation of Masonic Philosophy Bro S.K. Char India
2007/26 Was Beethoven a Freemason Bro Derek Oliver England
2007/27 Ancient no doubt it is Bro Roger Marjoribanks England
2007/28 The Apron Bro Lawrence Oliver U.S.A.
2007/29 Music in Masonry Today Bro Naunton Liles Wales
2007/30 Freemasonry is for Everyone Bro S.K. Char India
2007/31 The Responsibility of being a Freemason Bro S.K. Char India
2007/32 He Will Never Be a Stupid Atheist Bro Alessandro Ruzzi Italy
2007/33 Number One Bro Barry Mitchell England
2007/34 The Sword Bro Dennis Eve England
2007/35 The Burden of Light Bro Peter Popovic Croatia
2007/36 The 47th Proposition of Euclid Bro Alan Turton England
2007/37 Fremasonry; Heir to The Enlightenment And Victim Of Post-Modernity Bro Darren Lorente England
2007/38 Mother Lodge Bro Stephen Wall England
2007/40 The First Essex Daylight Lodge Bro Alec Hall England
2007/41 Ancient Charges .... Bro Fred Lomax England
2007/42 Calling On and Calling Off Bro Fred Lomax England
2007/43 The Grand Lodge in Wigan Bro Fred Lomax England
2007/45 The City of Chester and its Masonic Significance Bro Fred Lomax England
2007/46 Why the Square and Compasses Bro Fred Lomax England
2007/47 A Masonic Tale Bro Iodanis Poulkouras Greece
2007/48 Darkness Visible Bro Tony Barstow England
2007/49 Singing in the First Degree Bro Razmig Djinbachian Lebanon
2007/51 The Left Hand Pillar and the Book of Ruth Bro Alan Turton England
2007/52 Freemasons and the Internet Bro Alec Hall England
2007/53 Four Things Wrong with Freemasonry Bro Jeb Carroll Canada
2007/54 Where Eagles Dare Bro Mike Giddy England
2007/55 An Activated Man Bro Lars Pedersen Denmark
2007/56 The Masonic Experience Bro Anthony Hontzeas Canada
2007/58 Time to Drop "Anno Lucis" Bro Phil Fyles England
2007/59 More than just Words Bro Howard Jones Wales
2007/60 Bye-Laws Reveal Close Shave Bro Howard Jones Wales
2007/61 The Morality of Freemasonry Bro John Daniele Canada
2007/62 Landmarks of This Lodge Bro Naunon Liles Wales
2007/63 Emperor's New Clothes Bro David Sims Thailand
2007/64 Journey to the Centre of the Earth Bro John Green England
2007/65 Understanding Freemasonry Bro Krishna Char India
2007/66 Comacine Masters Bro Andrew Byng England
2007/67 A Cyprus Puzzle Bro Duncan Moore Cyprus
2007/68 Chamber of Reflection Bro Jelle Spijker Canada
2007/70 The Bloodline We Protect Bro William Hesch U.S.A.
2007/71 What Can I Do For Freemasonry ? Bro John Dutchman-Smith England
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