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# S.R.I.C. - Societas Rosicruciana in Canada

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- [Confessio Fraternitatis](https://rosicrucians.ca/confessio-fraternitatis/)
- [According to Merit and Ability](https://rosicrucians.ca/according-to-merit-and-ability/) - “All preferment among Masons is grounded upon real worth and personal merit only, that so the lords may be well served, the Brethren not put to shame, nor the royal Craft despised; therefore no Master or Warden is chosen by seniority, but for his merit. Charges of a Freemason – IV – Of Masters, Wardens,
- [Address to the Brethren](https://rosicrucians.ca/address-to-the-brethren/) - INTRODUCTION One of the advantages of being a Director of Education is that I can choose whatever topics interest me and it therefore gives me great satisfaction and pleasure to present a paper on the Address to the Brethren which is my favourite part of all the Masonic rituals. The first time that I heard
- [Address to a Fellowcraft](https://rosicrucians.ca/address-to-a-fellowcraft/) - The Fellow Craft Degree represents the whole period of your mature manhood. You have proven yourselves and have been accepted and received as apprentices, and you are now operatives on your life’s work. You have sworn to maintain inviolable the truths of life that have been and will be entrusted to you. You have also
- [C.R. Chuck Dunning Jr. - Shekinah, the Blazing Star and the Intendants of the Building](https://rosicrucians.ca/c-r-chuck-dunning-jr-shekinah-the-blazing-star-and-the-intendants-of-the-building/) - C.R. Chuck Dunning Jr. delivered his second lecture for the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of Canada at the Valley of Toronto entitled Shekinah, the Blazing Star and the Intendants of the Building: Reflections on the 8th Degree of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction on March 24, 2022
- [Transmutation: Alchemy v. Relativity, Physics and Quantum!](https://rosicrucians.ca/transmutation-alchemy-v-relativity-physics-and-quantum/) - This paper explores the transmutation process from the scientific point of view in order to shed further light on transmutation in its literal sense. The term itself, as described in the dictionary, states that transmutation is a ‘change into another nature, substance, form or condition,’ as well as ‘supposed conversion of base metals into metals
- [The A-B-C's of Lodge Renewal](https://rosicrucians.ca/the-abc-of-lodge-renewal/) - ACTIVITY - BROTHERLY LOVE - COMMUNICATION Much has been written and said about Masonic Renewal in North America. Many jurisdictions are implementing programs and urging their constituent lodges to embark on renewal programs. "There is an urgent need for focusing on membership, making meetings interesting and good communication within the Lodges and the community... If
- [What is an A-hah Moment?](https://rosicrucians.ca/what-is-an-a-hah-moment/) - What is an A-Hah moment???? There is no question in my mind that, as Spiritual Beings, we must be always aware of that inner voice giving us “Options” in our lives. You will note that I have high lighted “Options” because I do not believe we receive Directions, rather GAOTU places alternatives before us and
- [The Ancient and Accepted (Scottish) Rite](https://rosicrucians.ca/the-ancient-and-accepted-scottish-rite/) - The Ancient and Accepted (and frequently termed 'Scottish') Rite is a large collection of philosophical degrees collated into a single progressive rite, with expression internationally. There is much history to the Rite, and much variation within the practice of this across the world.1 Scottish or 'Eccossais' Masonry The first mention of 'Scotch' masonry appears to
- [Are We Our Brothers' (And Sisters') Keepers?](https://rosicrucians.ca/are-we-our-brothers-and-sisters-keepers/) - From the title of this paper it is obvious that it is paraphrasing a well known passage contained in the Volume of the Sacred Law, Book of Genesis, Chapter 4, Verse 9, in which the Lord calls Cain to account for his brother Abel's whereabouts. The answer, as we know, is one of defiance. In
- [The Greatest Organization on Earth](https://rosicrucians.ca/the-greatest-organization-on-earth/) - I believe that I belong to the greatest organization on earth, a brotherhood of men with the sole purpose of creating better men for a better world, who sees God’s creation as a masterpiece and that each one of us is connected to everything else in the Universe...to each other, to the plants and to
- [The Great Dissension (or Schism)](https://rosicrucians.ca/the-great-dissension-or-schism/) - Address by Wor. Bro. E. J. E. McLagan, member of the Hobart Lodge of Research, 21st. July, 1967. I now address the issue of the Great Dissension, which occurred in the 18th Century, culminating in Freemasonry in England being divided into two factions bitterly opposed to each other. These rivals became known as the “Antients”
- [Almoner](https://rosicrucians.ca/almoner/) - What is an Almoner? The word "ALMONER" is an officer elected or appointed in the Continental Lodges of Europe to take charge of the contents of the alms-box, to carry into effect the charitable resolutions of the Lodge, and to visit sick and needy brethren. A physician is usually selected in preference to any other
- [Why "Ancient, Free and Accepted"](https://rosicrucians.ca/ancient-free-accepted/) - We are told, in the ceremony of investiture in the first degree, that our order is "more ancient than the G-F- or R-E-". In actual fact, Freemasonry dates back to time immemorial, and still draws men to it by its fundamental truths. But when we call ourselves "Ancient, Free and Accepted", we do not necessarily
- [Advancing to the Altar](https://rosicrucians.ca/advancing-to-the-altar/) - The first degree lecture tells us that the E- A- degree is intended symbolically to represent the en­trance of man into the world in which he is afterwards to become a living and thinking factor. It is not until the ( ?) receives the second degree lecture that he is told of the second of
- [W.Bro. Colonel William James Bury MacLeod Moore](https://rosicrucians.ca/macleod-moore/) - (14th January, 1810 - April 1890) Colonel William James McLeod Moore was the founder and first Supreme Magus of S.R.I.C. The College named after him , McLeod Moore College, continue to meet quarterly at West Toronto Masonic Temple, Annette Street, Toronto. Membership is by invitation and is open to all Master Masons. For more information
- [The Accepted](https://rosicrucians.ca/the-accepted/) - Reprinted 27th August, 2004 – CANMAS The development of the "accepted" mason within the Worshipful Company of Freemasons in the City of London is a curious stage in the progression from artisan guild toward voluntary philosophical society. While the paucity of historical records covering this transitional period has encouraged wild conjecture from certain writers, in
- [Amos, What Seest Thou?](https://rosicrucians.ca/amos-seest-thou/) - In all the Lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana (and many other Grand Jurisdictions) the VOSL is open at the Seventh Chapter of Amos in the FC Degree. Why do we do this? This practice is not universal, but ours has the sanctity of long use and sacredness.
- [The General Charge as the Ceremony of Installation: The Address to the Brethren](https://rosicrucians.ca/general-charge-ceremony-installation-address-brethren/) - It is possible that some brethren would be interested to know where the ceremony of installation came from. Most of it is done exactly as it was in England two hundred years ago. If you were to visit in an English Lodge when the Master is installed, nearly the whole thing would be familiar to
- [A Charge for the Festival of St. John](https://rosicrucians.ca/charge-festival-st-john/) - The Charge Brethren; Being this day, by your choice, exalted into the chair, it is the fervent wish of my heart to render myself as little undeserving as possible of this distinguished honour: many important has a Master of the Lodge to perform. To give instruction is one: I do not, however, presume upon any special abilities
- [2016 Lecture – Searching for the Apple Tree: What Happened in 1716?](https://rosicrucians.ca/2016-lecture-searching-apple-tree-happened-1716/) - Prof. Andrew Prescott Professor of Digital Humanities, University of Glasgow Andrew Prescott is Professor of Digital Humanities at the University of Glasgow. He is also Theme Leader Fellow for the ‘Digital Transformations’ strategic theme of the Arts and Humanities Research Council, the major funder of advanced research in the humanities in the UK. Andrew trained as a medieval
- [2016 Ontario Masonic Education Conference - "The Masonic Foundation of Ontario: Prostate Hope"](https://rosicrucians.ca/2016-ontario-masonic-education-conference-masonic-foundation-ontario-prostate-hope/) - https://youtu.be/8jhE3B1SIcw
- [2016 Ontario Masonic Education Conference - "The Great Storm of 1913"](https://rosicrucians.ca/2016-ontario-masonic-education-conference-great-storm-1913/) - https://youtu.be/SV-fMJLID2A
- [2016 Ontario Masonic Education Conference - "1759 – Triumph of Sword and Trowel"](https://rosicrucians.ca/2016-ontario-masonic-education-conference-1759-triumph-sword-trowel/) - https://youtu.be/IT5sRkUMqmY
- [2016 Ontario Masonic Education Conference - "The Masonic Life and Times of R.W. Bro. Sir John A. Macdonald"](https://rosicrucians.ca/2016-ontario-masonic-education-conference-masonic-life-r-w-bro-sir-john-macdonald/) - https://youtu.be/VuHOvsOAIt8
- [2016 Ontario Masonic Education Conference - "Masonic Ritual in the History of Metaphysical Thought"](https://rosicrucians.ca/2016-ontario-masonic-education-conference-masonic-ritual-history-metaphysical-thought/) - https://youtu.be/_pGdKY15ZvA
- [2016 Ontario Masonic Education Conference - "Team Building"](https://rosicrucians.ca/2016-ontario-masonic-education-conference-team-building/) - https://youtu.be/3MtUecNMX4Q
- [2016 Ontario Masonic Education Conference - "Emotional Intelligence"](https://rosicrucians.ca/2016-ontario-masonic-education-conference-emotional-intelligence/) - https://youtu.be/8c3StkzDZxI
- [The Absence of Past Masters](https://rosicrucians.ca/absence-past-masters/) - In search of a title for this paper I could only arrive at one word to express the feelings of many who are concerned with the lack of enthusiasm and dedication to the Craft on the part of a large percentage of our Past. Masters. That word is "absence". The title of this paper may
- [A Higher Stand](https://rosicrucians.ca/a-higher-stand/) - From its origin to the present hour, in its entire vicissitudes, Masonry has been the steady unweaving friend of man. - Rev. Erastus Burr Every Mason who has attentively observed the action of Grand Lodges within the last few years, must have seen the indications of progress shown by these bodies assuming a higher position
- [Trailer 2: Searching for the Apple Tree: What Happened in 1716? - Sankey Lecture Series](https://rosicrucians.ca/trailer-2-searching-apple-tree-happened-1716-sankey-lecture-series/) - https://youtu.be/JAwFIYEm1WM
- [A Declaration for Masonic Action](https://rosicrucians.ca/declaration-masonic-action/) - By Kenneth H. Hooley Let me open by saying that I realize that the A. Douglas Smith, Jr. Research Lodge #1949 is normally engaged in passive research. That is to say that its usual preoccupation lies in the collection, collation, and interpretation of past and present events with Freemasonry for the use and benefit of
- [A Declaration of Principles](https://rosicrucians.ca/a-declaration-of-principles/) - Adopted by action of the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois; October 10, 1939; Republished in THE TRACING BOARD, GRS; November, 2000. Freemasonry is a charitable, benevolent, educational and religious society. Its principles are proclaimed as widely as men will hear. Its only secrets are in its methods of recognition and of symbolic instruction.
- [Societas Rosicruciana in Canada – Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg Manitoba](https://rosicrucians.ca/societas-rosicruciana-in-canada-manitoba-legislative-building-in-winnipeg-manitoba/) - https://youtu.be/opnqGXmoq2k Manitoba’s Legislative Building, principal among public buildings in the province, accommodates the legislative assembly, its committees and staff, as well as offices for the ministers and deputy ministers of all government departments. When this building was planned just after the turn of the 20th century, members were unanimous in their desire to build an
- [S.R.I.C. – Correspondence Circle](https://rosicrucians.ca/s-r-i-c-correspondence-circle/) - The Society Correspondence Circle is now open to all Seekers. Contact the Society for complete details.
- [Welcome to the S.R.I.C.](https://rosicrucians.ca/welcome-to-the-s-r-i-c/) - Societas Rosicruciana in Canada would like to welcome you to our new website. We will be posting many updates here. If you have any questions, please use the Contact Form or email us directly: info@rosicrucians.ca.
- [S.R.I.C. Archive - 1998 Officers of the Supreme Magus College of the S.R.I.C.](https://rosicrucians.ca/sric-archive-1998-officers-supreme-magus-college-sric/) - Photo taken at Toronto on the 23rd November, 1998 on the occasion of the Officers of the High Council, S.R.I.C., receiving their Ninth Grade from M.W. Dr. Claude Brodeur, Honorary Immediate Past Supreme Magus of the S.R.I.C.
- [A Better Approach to Masonic Instruction](https://rosicrucians.ca/better-approach-masonic-instruction/) - By R.W. Bro. Ron Coulson, Grand Senior Warden, Saskatchewan One of the elements of Freemasonry that has been constant over the ages, is the process of instruction. Every man who enters our Fraternity as an Entered Apprentice begins a lifetime of learning about Freemasonry, but more importantly, about himself. He quickly finds out how very little he really knows
- [The Confession of the Rosicrucian Fraternity](https://rosicrucians.ca/confession-rosicrucian-fraternity/) - Addressed to the Learned Europe HERE GENTLE READER, YOU shall find incorporated in our Confession thirty-seven reasons of purpose and intention, the which according to thy pleasure thou mayest seek out and compare together, considering within thyself if they be sufficient to allure thee. Verily, it requires no small pains to induce any one to
- [A Beautiful System of Morality, Veiled in Allegory and Illustrated by Symbols](https://rosicrucians.ca/beautiful-system-morality-veiled-allegory-illustrated-symbols/) - Author Unknown: Reprinted District #20 AF & AM, GRA; Original Masonic Temple 345 West Monroe, Phoenix, Arizona 86003. PRINTED IN GRAND LODGE BULLETIN; G.R.A.; April, 1979. Reprinted CANMAS 29th September, 2006. THE FRATERNITY OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS: WHAT IS FREEMASONRY? Fundamentally it is a voluntary organization of men who support morality in public and
- [The Rosicrucians: Past and Present, at Home and Abroad](https://rosicrucians.ca/rosicrucians-past-present-home-abroad/) - by Wm. Wynn Westcott, P.S.M., S.R.I.A., XI It is well at certain times to consider our status as Rosicrucians, and to remind ourselves of the origin of the Society to which we belong, to notice how far we moderns have strayed from the original paths laid down by our Founder, C.R., and to take a
- [Signs of Brainwashing](https://rosicrucians.ca/signs-of-brainwashing/) - By M.W.Frater, Claude Brodeur Ph.D The idea of brainwashing is customarily associated more with techniques of political indoctrination rather than with methods of teaching. However, I cannot help wondering to what extent some "brainwashing" might occur as a benevolent form of education. Perhaps, it would be useful for teachers and students, and the public in
- [Searching for the Apple Tree: What Happened in 1716? - Sankey Lecture Series in Masonic Studies](https://rosicrucians.ca/searching-apple-tree-happened-1716-sankey-lecture-series-masonic-studies/) - https://youtu.be/pmyP0M4Gtmk
- [One Hundred "Lost Words"](https://rosicrucians.ca/one-hundred-lost-words/) - Masonic Service Association - Short Talk Bulletin - February 1947 Freemasonry uses many common English words in a sense other than that of their usual definition -profane, heal, carpet, accepted, landmark, etc. For the benefit of the new Mason - and perhaps for some who are older but less attentive to Masonic instruction than they
- [The Farmers Almanac for 1823 - Definition of a Freemason](https://rosicrucians.ca/farmers-almanac-1823/) - In The Farmers Almanac for 1823 published at Andover, Mass., the following was printed under the heading, "Definition of a Freemason': The real Freemason is distinguished from the rest of Mankind by the uniform unrestrained rectitude of his conduct. Other men are honest in fear of punishment which the law might inflect. They are religious
- [Lvx in Occident Meeting](https://rosicrucians.ca/lux-in-occident-meeting/) - Societas Rosicruciana In Canada October 15, 2016 10:00 A.M. Rosicrucian Order of the Freemasons LVX IN OCCIDENT COLLEGE Cari Fraters: I am directed by the Celebrant to summon you to assist in the forming of the M..... C..... for the regular convocation of the College, to be held on Saturday, April 16th, 2016 at 10:00

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- [Colleges](https://rosicrucians.ca/colleges/) - Colleges under the S.R.I.C. Supreme Magus College - Toronto, ON M. Wy. Fra. Niall Good, IX° Supreme Magus Dominion College of Adepts - Toronto, ON R. Wy. Fra. Russell Varley, IX° Chief Adept Saskatchewan College of Adepts - Winnipeg, MB Manitoba College of Adepts - Winnipeg, MB McLeod Moore College - Toronto, ON Ontario College S.R.I.C. - Toronto, ON Centrum College
- [Ontario College S.R.I.C.](https://rosicrucians.ca/ontario-college-sric/) - Content coming soon...
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- [Masonic Rosicrucianism in Canada](https://rosicrucians.ca/masonic-rosicrucianism-in-canada/) - M.W. Frater Dr. Claude Brodeur, IX°, Ontario College, SRIC Preamble This paper was read May 7, 1995, at a meeting of the John Ross Robertson Chapter of the Philalethes Society , the Etobicoke Masonic Hall, Ontario, with the title “Masonic Rosicrucianism in Ontario.” It well could have been titled, as it is here, “Masonic Rosicrucianism
- [Past Papers Presented: 1961 – 1987](https://rosicrucians.ca/past-papers-presented-1961-1987/) - This list was prepared to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Ontario College. 1961 Oct 26 J. A. Evans: Dynamism of the Universe, Part 1 1962 Mar 8 J. Campbell: Dynamism of the Universe, Part 2 Oct 28 C. Sankey: Interrelation of Science and the Arts 1963 Apr 25 J. A. Evans:
- [Research Papers](https://rosicrucians.ca/research-papers/) - Gnosis and Christos: PDF New Thought in America: PDF Fraternalism and Freemasonry: PDF The Temple and the Pillars: PDF Light in the Bridal Chamber: PDF The Idea of a Spiritual Life: PDF
- [Past Supreme Magi](https://rosicrucians.ca/past-supreme-magi/) - A complete list of Supreme Magi will be posted in the near future. W.J.B. McLeod Moore, First Supreme Magus. Robert Ramsay, Second Supreme Magus. Daniel Spry, Third Supreme Magus.
- [1997 Declaration](https://rosicrucians.ca/1997-declaration/) - From the Transactions of the Societas Rosicruciana in Canada Held on the 29th day of June 1997, on which occasion the High Council S.R.I.C. was formally declared, DECLARATION Whereas: With the blessing and support of R.W. Fra. Claude Brodeur IXo, Immediate Past Chief Adept of the Ontario College, MSRICF (originally the SRICF), seven duly qualified Fratres of the
- [The Ontario College](https://rosicrucians.ca/the-ontario-college/) - Historic Preamble In November, 1935 Dr. Reginald V. Harris, K.C., P.G.M. of Halifax, N.S. was issued a Dispensation by Supreme Magus Frederick W. Hamilton of The High Council Societas Rosicrucianae of the United States of America, whose See was in Boston, Massachusetts. He was authorized to organize in Canada a College of Societas Rosicruciana under
- [About Us](https://rosicrucians.ca/about-us/) - R.W. Fra. Claude Brodeur IX°, Immediate Past Chief Adept of the Ontario College, M.S.R.I.C.F. (originally the S.R.I.C.F.), seven duly qualified Fratres of the Society met at the home of V.W. Frater Charles Sankey, VII°, in the city of St. Catherines, Ontario on June 27, 1997. The original Declaration of the Societas Rosicruciana in Canada, was

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