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The Lodge Journal

On the Craft

Reflections and plain-spoken answers on Freemasonry — written for the curious, the sceptical, and any good man wondering whether the Craft might be for him.

What Is Freemasonry? A Plain-English Introduction

20 July 2026 · 6 min read

What Is Freemasonry? A Plain-English Introduction

One of the world's oldest fraternities, explained simply — what Freemasonry is, what it is not, and why ordinary men have found extraordinary meaning in it for centuries.

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How to Become a Freemason in New South Wales
7 min read

13 July 2026

How to Become a Freemason in New South Wales

The path to joining the Craft is more straightforward than most people expect. Here is exactly who can join, what is asked of you, and the simple steps from first enquiry to the day you are initiated.

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The Three Great Principles: Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth
5 min read

6 July 2026

The Three Great Principles: Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth

Every Freemason is taught to build his life upon three foundations. Understanding them is the clearest window into what the Craft actually asks of a man.

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What Really Happens at a Lodge Meeting?
6 min read

24 June 2026

What Really Happens at a Lodge Meeting?

Behind the doors of a lodge there is far less mystery — and far more warmth — than films would have you believe. Here is an honest look at a typical evening.

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Freemasonry and Charity: Service Beyond the Lodge
5 min read

11 June 2026

Freemasonry and Charity: Service Beyond the Lodge

Freemasons have quietly been among the world's most generous givers for three centuries. Charity is not an add-on to the Craft — it is one of its foundations.

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Myths and Misconceptions About Freemasonry — Answered
7 min read

28 May 2026

Myths and Misconceptions About Freemasonry — Answered

Secret rulers of the world? A rival to religion? A club for the well-connected? We take the most common myths about Freemasonry and set the record straight.

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The Symbols of Freemasonry and What They Mean
6 min read

14 May 2026

The Symbols of Freemasonry and What They Mean

The square and compasses, the level, the pillars — Masonic symbols are everywhere once you notice them. Here is what the most important ones actually teach.

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A Brief History of Freemasonry — and of Lodge St Andrew at Bexley
7 min read

30 April 2026

A Brief History of Freemasonry — and of Lodge St Andrew at Bexley

From the stonemasons of the Middle Ages to a lodge that has met in Bexley for over a century — the long story of the Craft, and our small but proud part in it.

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What to Expect on Your First Visit to a Lodge
5 min read

16 April 2026

What to Expect on Your First Visit to a Lodge

Nervous about coming along? Don't be. Here is exactly what your first evening as our guest will look like — and how easy it is to simply come and see.

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Is Freemasonry Right for You? Questions to Ask Yourself
6 min read

26 March 2026

Is Freemasonry Right for You? Questions to Ask Yourself

Freemasonry is not for everyone, and that is as it should be. A few honest questions will tell you whether the Craft is likely to be a good fit for the man you are.

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