Dear Brethren and Friends of the Scottish Rite Journal,
Are you ready for March Madness? The Ides of March are upon us! Legendary basketball coach Adolph Rupp, 1800’s Scottish Rite artist Edwin B. MacGrotty, and Robert Wadlow, the tallest Mason in the world, receive fascinating profiles in the current Scottish Rite Journal. A Morals and Dogma-based word search of Roman gods and writers marks the Ides of March. The Journal looks at artificial intelligence in articles on how A.I. can be useful for your Valley and how Br. Karel Čapek prophesied A.I. 100 years ago.
Poets of the British Isles who were Masons are presented lovingly in Chips from the Quarry. For a vicarious spring break travel experience, go on an uplifting visit to Chichester Cathedral in the UK and go “Behind a Masonic Veil” to visit with the Daughters of Mokanna and the Brethren of the Grotto. Stimulating essays on civility and consciousness as the ultimate reality offer food for thought, as does a new look at a story by Kipling, in which the famous story-teller wrestles with the spirit versus the letter of the law in Freemasonry. Sovereign Grand Commander James D. Cole, 33º, has a special take on Three, the number so important to Freemasons. We also briefly visit the Temple museums and learn about donating Masonic items where they are most appreciated.
We trust that in the March of Masonic time and through April’s sweet showers, you will find much pleasure in our March/April issue! Read the latest issue online!
Sincerely and fraternally,
Dr. Mark Dreisonstok, 33°
Managing Editor
The Scottish Rite Journal
