Freemasonry

Dear reader, these pages are not intended to be a book, but rather are the collection of various documents found among my great-grandfather's belongings.

He was a Freemason, but he was so discreet that no one in his family knew about it. It was only when he died that such a situation was discovered since, as almost always happens, the relatives begin with the sad task of checking his belongings either to keep something as a souvenir, either to donate them or simply to throw them away.

This is how these documents were found that he titled them as instructions and no one in the family knows exactly what they are since no other member belongs to that institution.

Since nobody wanted them, I kept them and decided to put them together in a single document and then, make them known since they bring teachings that, perhaps, could be of use to someone.

I also do it as a kind of tribute and so that his legacy is not forgotten.

Without further ado, I greet you very kindly and, from now on, I thank you.

Objectives of Freemasonry
Reflection Chamber
The initiation
The three trips
The Great Architect of the Universe
The Ara
Signs, touches, and words
Consecration
The Apron
Gloves
The sword
The Bible
The Lodge
The columns
The Chain of Union
Black and white tiles
The Celestial Vault
The zodiac
The raw stone
Discretion
Symbolism of bread and wine
Prudence
Tubalcain
The sacred or lost word
The three evil companions
The Acacia
The Flaming Star
Detailed analysis of the 15th degree
Work, an act of solidarity
Natural religion and immanence. Pantheism.
The duty of the Prince of Mercy or Trinitarian Scotsman
Knowledge and science