Recent Publications
- The Seriousness of Purpose in Freemasonry
- Thoughts on W. L. Wilmshurst’s The Meaning of Masonry
- As A Man Thinketh Reviewed by By John W. Bizzack
- Masonic Research Lodges, Bodies and Societies Reviewed by By Dan M. Kemble
- A Perspective or Two… On The Role of Lodges of Research
- Masonic Harvest - Book Review Reviewed by By Dan M. Kemble
- From Man to Mason Presentation
- Weekly Masonic Doubts - Book Review Reviewed by By Dan M. Kemble
- The Externalities of Freemasonry
- A History of Catholic-Masonic Relations
- Purpose of Initiation RUBICON Series
- William O Ware Lodge of Research Annual FB Keynote
- Keynote Rubicon 12th Annual Festive Board, 2024
- The Great Masonic Can-Kicking: 1779-2024
- Applying Masonry
- From Sisyphus to Self-Mastery: Knowledge Leads to Improvement
- Religion, Freemasonry, and Scripture: Pivotal Moments in Our History
- The Changing Demographics of Freemasonry
- Is the Lodge Alive and Well: Part 1
Featured Articles
- What Came You Here to Do?
- Circumambulation
- Eight Questions on Observant Masonry
- Eight Steps to Excellence
- The Concept of Observance
- Explaining the Concept of the Chain of Union
- Explaining the Chamber of Reflection
- Learning and Conferring Our Work
- Good Books, Great Books: How to Have a Dialogue With the Past
- Rebuilding a Masonic Lodge
Educational Articles
- A Perspective or Two… On The Role of Lodges of Research
- The Great Masonic Can-Kicking: 1779-2024
- Applying Masonry
- From Sisyphus to Self-Mastery: Knowledge Leads to Improvement
- Religion, Freemasonry, and Scripture: Pivotal Moments in Our History
- The Changing Demographics of Freemasonry
- Is the Lodge Alive and Well: Part 1
- Everything Old Becomes New Again
- Quality vs. Quantity
- Eliminating the Ancient Symbolic Penalties?
- What Are We Trying To Save?
- To Dress or Not to Dress
- Boring Our Members To Death
- It's About Time for Dreams to Exceed Memories!
- How a Comma Can Change Your Mind
- Masonic Education Looking to the Future
- Masonic Traditions for the 21st Century
- Our Grand Experiment When Amity Becomes Enmity
- Reading Masons and Masons Who Do Not Read
- The Challenges of Masonry in the 21st Century
- The Restaurant at the End of the Masonic Universe
- The Unlodged Mason
- Reading, Writing & Apathy
- Making Good Men Better
- Slow Down
- Traveling Beyond the Horizon – Esotericism
- What Do We Want to Be?
- What Came You Here to Do?
- Circumambulation
- That’s Not The Way We Did It In My Year
- Eight Questions on Observant Masonry
- Eight Steps to Excellence
- The Concept of Observance
- Explaining the Concept of the Chain of Union
- Explaining the Chamber of Reflection
- A Little Learning is A Dangerous Thing
- George Washington and the Virtue of Temperance
- Lodges of Research
- The Scottish Craftsman – My Understanding of Masonry
- Dress for Success
- When am I Truly a Master Mason?
- Outgoing Master’s Address October 30, 2019
- What Happens in Lodge Presentation
- Covid 19: The Change Freemasonry Needed
- Masonry, Where It Was, Where It Is and Where It’s Going
- The Behavioral Guide to Freemasonry
- Anxiety and Freemasonry
- 24 Inch Gauge
- Portal: An Ophthalmologist’s Masonic Perspective on the Eye
- Challenging Freemasonry
- The Pot of Incense
- Innovations: What Is It That We Are Passing On?
- The Postponement
- The Tyler
- It is Time We Cross the Rubicon and Battle our 20th Century Ruffians
- Communication and the Decline of Our Institution
- A Quarter for Your Thoughts!
- Who is Your Hiram
- Learning and Conferring Our Work
- Geometry
- Race in Freemasonry
- Good Books, Great Books: How to Have a Dialogue With the Past
- Rebuilding a Masonic Lodge
- What Are We Trying To Save?
- What Is Freemasonry?
2024 Book Reviews
- Weekly Masonic Doubts Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- Short Masonic Lectures Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- The Transactions of The Rubicon Masonic Society, Volume I Reviewed by Keith W. Gunkel, P. M.
- A Radical in the East Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- The Masonic Ladder or the Nine Steps to Ancient Freemasonry Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- Albert Pike’s Esoterika: The Symbolism of the Blue Degrees of Freemasonry Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- For the Good of the Order Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- Well-Springs of American Freemasonry Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- From Man to Mason Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- Early Masonic Pamphlets Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- Meditations of A Flawed Ashlar Reviewed by Keith W. Gunkel, P. M.
- Brother LaFayette Reviewed by William J. Lorenz, P. M.
2023 Book Reviews
- Practical Freemasonry Reviewed by Keith W. Gunkel, P. M.
- The Builders: A Story and Study of Masonry Reviewed by William J. Lorenz, P. M.
- Modern Masonry Reviewed by Thomas L. Nitschke II, P. M.
- The Religion of Masonry Reviewed by Warren Heaton
- River of Years Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- Short Talks on Masonry Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- Whither Are We Traveling? Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- Speculative Masonry Reviewed by John W. Bizzack, P. M.
- Masonry Dissected Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- Inventing the Future Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- The Canker Worm on the Rose Reviewed by William J. Lorenz, P. M.
- The Working Tools of Leadership Reviewed by Keith W. Gunkel, P. M.
- A Path to Providence: The Creation of the Middle Chamber Program Reviewed by Alan D. Martin, P. M.
2022 Book Reviews
- The Genesis of Freemasonry Reviewed by Keith W. Gunkel, P. M.
- Key to Freemasonry’s Growth Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- The Lost Rites and Rituals of Freemasonry Reviewed by Thomas L. Nitschke II, P. M.
- The Better Angels of Our Nature Reviewed by Ryan A. Clendenin, P. M.
- Measured Expectations Reviewed by Michael Bronner
- York Mysteries Revealed Reviewed by William J. Lorenz, P. M.
- Thomas Smith Webb: Freemason, Musician, Entrepreneur Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- The Master’s Book Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- In Search of Light Reviewed by Keith W. Gunkel, P. M.
- Oak Island Knights Templar and Freemasonry Reviewed by Orlando dos Santos, P. M.
- The Ethics of Freemasonry Reviewed by Brian T. Evans, Jr., P. M.
- The Men’s House Reviewed by John W. Bizzack, P. M.
2021 Book Reviews
- The Age of Unreason Reviewed by Thomas L. Nitschke II, P. M.
- Managing the Future of Freemasonry Reviewed by John W. Bizzack, P. M.
- Making Good Men Better Reviewed by Keith W. Gunkel, P. M.
- The Beginnings of Freemasonry in America Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- Myth, Magick and Masonry Reviewed by Thomas W. Harper, P. M.
- Shibboleth: A Primer in the Middle Chamber Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- 21st Century Conversations About Freemasonry: A Candle in the Dark Reviewed by William J. Lorenz, P. M.
- The Book of the Lodge Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- The Masonic Conservators Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- Contemplative Masonry Reviewed by Keith W. Gunkel, P. M.
- The Lost Word of Freemasonry Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- A Pilgrim’s Path Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
2020 Book Reviews
- Notable Men in Kentucky History Who Happened to be Freemasons Reviewed by Brian J. Waldorf
- Observing the Craft: The Pursuit of Excellence in Masonic Labour and Observance Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- Masonry in the Bluegrass 1788-1933 Reviewed by John W. Bizzack, P. M.
- Kentucky Freemasonry – 1788-1978: The Grand Lodge and the Men Who Made It Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- Doings of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky Reviewed by William J. Lorenz, P. M.
- The History of Freemasonry in Kentucky in its Relations to the Symbolic Degrees Reviewed by Cameron C. Poe, P. M.
- How and Why Freemasonry Came to Kentucky Reviewed by Michael Bronner
- Are We Making Good Men Better? Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- The Craft: How Freemasons Made the Modern World Reviewed by John W. Bizzack, P. M.
- Three Stages of Initiatic Spirituality Reviewed by Brian J. Waldorf
- Freemasonry and American Culture 1880-1930 Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- The Renaissance of Freemasonry: The Revival of Speculative Masonry in Modern America Reviewed by David V. Cassesa, P. M.
2019 Book Reviews
- Sins of Our Masonic Fathers Reviewed by William J. Lorenz, P. M.
- Operative Masonry Reviewed by William J. Fryman
- The Craft Driven Lodge Reviewed by David V. Casessa, P. M.
- American Freemasons: Three Centuries of Building Communities Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- The Meaning of Masonry Reviewed by Kevin L. Schneider, P. M.
- Journey on the Level Reviewed by Thomas L. Nitschke II, P. M.
- Freemasonry: A Journey Through Ritual and Symbol Reviewed by S. Bradley Drew
- The History and Evolution of Freemasonry Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- North American Freemasonry: Idealism & Realism Reviewed by Dan M. Kemble, P. M.
- The Reckoning: Transformations that Weakened American Freemasonry Leading to an Inevitable Reckoning Reviewed by Keith W. Gunkel, P. M.
- Exploring Early Grand Lodge Freemasonry: Studies in Honor of the Tricentennial of the Establishment of the Grand Lodge of England Reviewed by William J. Lorenz, P. M.
Papers Night 2025
- The Seriousness of Purpose in Freemasonry
- Thoughts on W. L. Wilmshurst’s The Meaning of Masonry
- From Man to Mason Presentation
- Weekly Masonic Doubts - Review
- The Externalities of Freemasonry
- A History of Catholic-Masonic Relations
- Purpose of Initiation RUBICON Series
- William O Ware Lodge of Research Annual FB Keynote
- Keynote Rubicon 12th Annual Festive Board, 2024
Papers Night 2024
Papers presented at William O. Ware Lodge of Research, 1965-1990
- Masons Under Attack
- Address of Most Worshipful Grand Master
- A Mason in Moccasins
- What’s in a Name?
- Hiram, King of Tyre
- A Christmas Surprise
- The Three "Rs" of Masonry
- Christmas Address
- B. Free Franklin
- Table Lodge
- Statue of Liberty
- Albert Gallatin Mackey, M. D. Masonic Scholar
- King Solomon’s Temple
- Why Build A Temple
Masonic Perspectives – 2020 Editions
- Masonic Perspectives – Edition 1, January 2020 Reviewed by John W. Bizzack, PM and Dan M. Kemble, PM
- Masonic Perspectives – Edition 2, January 2020 Reviewed by John W. Bizzack, PM and Dan M. Kemble, PM
- Masonic Perspectives – Edition 3, January 2020 Reviewed by John W. Bizzack, PM and Dan M. Kemble, PM
- Masonic Perspectives – Edition 4, January 2020 Reviewed by John W. Bizzack, PM and Dan M. Kemble, PM
- Masonic Perspectives – Edition 5, January 2020 Reviewed by John W. Bizzack, PM and Dan M. Kemble, PM
- Masonic Perspectives – Edition 6, January 2020 Reviewed by John W. Bizzack, PM
- Masonic Perspectives – Edition 7, January 2020 Reviewed by John W. Bizzack, PM and Dan M. Kemble, PM
- Masonic Perspectives – Edition 8, January 2020 Reviewed by John W. Bizzack, PM
- Masonic Perspectives – Edition 9, January 2020 Reviewed by John W. Bizzack, PM
- Masonic Perspectives – Edition 10, January 2020 Reviewed by John W. Bizzack, PM and Dan M. Kemble, PM
Video Archives
- William O. Ware Lodge of Research, November 3, 2022 Annual Dining Event Presentation
- William O. Ware Lodge of Research Video of April 30, 2020 Education Meeting on Zoom
- William O. Ware Lodge of Research Video of June 2020: Rich Hanson: Spirituality and Freemasonry
- William O. Ware Lodge of Research, August 2020, RW Thomas W. Jackson Zoom Meeting Presentation
- Grand Lodge 2020 Committee on Education Video
The Kentucky Freemason Archives
- The Kentucky Freemason - Introduction
- The Kentucky Freemason - January 1868
- The Kentucky Freemason - April 1868
- The Kentucky Freemason - June 1868
- The Kentucky Freemason - July 1868
- The Kentucky Freemason - August 1868
- The Kentucky Freemason - November 1868
- The Kentucky Freemason - December 1868
- The Kentucky Freemason - January 1869
- The Kentucky Freemason - February 1869
- The Kentucky Freemason - March 1869
- The Kentucky Freemason - April 1869
- The Kentucky Freemason - May 1869
- The Kentucky Freemason - August 1869
- The Kentucky Freemason - September 1869
- The Kentucky Freemason - October 1869
- The Kentucky Freemason - December 1869
- The Kentucky Freemason - August 1871
- The Kentucky Freemason - January 1874
- The Kentucky Freemason - April 1874
- The Kentucky Freemason - May 1874
- The Kentucky Freemason - July 1874
- The Kentucky Freemason - September 1874
- The Kentucky Freemason - January 1875
- The Kentucky Freemason - July 1875
Voices of Freemasonry
- Read Volume 1 of Voices of Freemasonry
- Read Volume 2 of Voices of Freemasonry
- Read Volume 3 of Voices of Freemasonry (Introduction)
- Read Volume 3 of Voices of Freemasonry (Survey)
- Read Volume 4 of Voices of Freemasonry (Introduction)
- Read Volume 4 of Voices of Freemasonry (Surveys)
- Read Volume 5 of Voices of Freemasonry
- Read Volume 6 of Voices of Freemasonry (Introduction)
- Read Volume 6 of Voices of Freemasonry (Surveys)
- Read Volume 7 of Voices of Freemasonry (Introduction)
- Read Volume 7 of Voices of Freemasonry (Surveys)
- Read Volume 8 of Voices of Freemasonry (Introduction)
- Read Volume 8 of Voices of Freemasonry (Surveys)