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Dover Lodge #489

Masonic Lodge of Westlake, Ohio

May 21, 2009
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We Did It!

Friends and Brethren, we did it! Our “Master Mason May” wrapped up tonight, with three new Brethren having undergone the third degree of Freemasonry. These were moving nights full of deep meaning and strong brotherhood. Dover Lodge carries on the tradition of great men, and we can only hope to live up to the path that was tread so many years before our feet reached the beginning.

Our most sincere and fervent thanks go out to the Brethren from our sister lodges who joined us in our labors. The work was demanding, but you helped us shine for our newly-raised Brethren. What’s more, you showed our new Master Masons the truth behind how seriously we take our Brotherhood. We are so grateful for you.

We also thank those who visited, and who added to the meaning for these men. Our Tiler will always open the door wide for you. Please visit often!

We have one more degree coming in mid-June for a Physician who desires to be initiated into our gentle craft. So much is happening at Dover Lodge, and men of the strongest character are picking up the working tools and employing them with skillful hands. Please come join us for our next meeting on June 4th, 2009 at 7:30pm.

May 8, 2009
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Legacy

New Master MasonTonight was indeed a significant night at Dover Lodge. This evening a man was raised to the degree of Master Mason, marking the 5th successive generation of Master Masons in his family. Congratulations, my Brother!

Our thanks to all of the Brethren who visited from other Lodges – it is a beautiful thing to see the spirit of Brotherhood on such an important night. We truly thank you for your support. We were also honored with several guests, two of whom had never before visited Dover Lodge and are just beginning to look into Freemasonry.

The working tools of Masonry are indeed warm with use at Dover Lodge. Next Thursday (5/14/09 @ 7:30pm) we will be raising another Brother to the degree of Master Mason. Please join us, whether you are a Master Mason and wish to help make the night memorable, or are a visitor and want to learn more about Masonry (visitors are welcomed to arrive at 9:30pm).

May 7, 2009
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Dover Masonic Lodge Podcast – Episode 010

Thanks again for listening to the Dover Masonic Lodge Podcast! In today’s episode, we cover chapter 8 of ‘The Kybalion’. This chapter is a rigorous exploration of “The Planes of Correspondence”.

For your reference, here is an outline of the planes as mentioned in this chapter:

  1. The Great Physical Plane
    1. The Plane of Matter (A)
      1. Solids, Liquids & Gases
    2. The Plane of Matter (B)
      1. Radiant Matter
    3. The Plane of Matter (C)
      1. Subtle and Tenuous Matter
    4. The Plane of Ethereal Substance
      1. “The Ether”
      2. Transmission medium of energy
    5. The Plane of Energy (A)
      1. Heat
      2. Light
      3. Magnetism
      4. Electricity
      5. Attraction (gravity, cohesion, chemical affinity)
      6. Unclassified I
      7. Unclassified II
    6. The Plane of Energy (B)
      1. 7 sub-planes of “Nature’s Finer Forces”
    7. The Plane of Energy (C)
      1. 7 sub-planes of “life-like” energy
  2. The Great Mental Plane
    1. The Plane of Mineral Mind
      1. States or conditions of units/entities that animate minerals, chemicals, etc.
    2. The Plane of Elemental Mind (A)
      1. 7 sub-planes
    3. The Plane of Plant Mind
      1. States or conditions of units/entities that animate plants
    4. The Plane of Elemental Mind (B)
      1. 7 sub-planes
    5. The Plane of Animal Mind
      1. States or conditions of units/entities that animate animals
    6. The Plane of Elemental Mind (C)
      1. 7 sub-planes
      2. “Semi-human”
    7. The Plane of Human Mind
      1. Lowest human plane
      2. 2nd “degree”
      3. 3rd “degree”
      4. Current plane of a few of lowest human minds
      5. Current plane of vast majority of today’s human minds
      6. Plane of the “Super-man”
      7. Plane of the “Over-man”
  3. The Great Spiritual Plane
    1. 7 sub-planes
    2. Consist of “angels”, “archangles”, “demigods”
    3. Lower planes are “masters” and “adepts”
    4. “The gods”

As also mentioned in today’s podcast, download and read Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton’s “Zanoni” here. This excellent book will likely be a future reading on the Dover Lodge Masonic Podcast. From Wikipedia,here is a brief description of the book:

This piece of literature describes a fascinating story of love and occult aspiration. The plot is as follows: Zanoni, timeless Rosicrucian brother, falls in love with Viola Pisani, promising young and beautiful singer, daughter of Pisani, misunderstood violinist in Italy. Glyndon, English gentleman loves Viola as well but his spiritual growth sees Zanoni as a master. The story develops in the days of the French Revolution in 1789.

Please note: This reading of ‘The Kybalion’ is for your consideration as an informational presentation. It is not a publication of, nor is it necessarily the opinion of Dover Lodge #489 or The Grand Lodge of Ohio. ‘The Kybalion’ was written by The Three Initiates, and is a publication of The Yogi Publication Society, Masonic Temple, Chicago IL. This work is not under copyright protection, and is under the public domain according to United States Copyright law.

May 3, 2009
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Entered Apprentice Degree

1st DegreeBrethren, please join us as we welcome our newest Brother as a Mason of Dover Lodge. Officers and members of the degree team in tuxedos please! We hope to see you at Dover Lodge on Thursday June 8th at 7:30pm sharp to welcome our newest Brother.

April 13, 2009
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Dover Masonic Lodge Podcast – Episode 009

Episode 9 of the Dover Masonic Lodge Podcast comes after a month-long wait, but it is a very interesting chapter in The Kybalion! In this episode, we cover Chapter 7 and have made it halfway through this interesting and controversial masterpiece. As we cover “The All in All”, it may be of benefit to listen to this chapter a couple of times, as the material is increasing in esoteric depth.

Thank you for all of the positive comments. Please feel free to leave your feedback below, or come by the Lodge and join us. We typically meet after the closed meetings with the public to offer an open discussion of esoteric subjects. All are welcome – check our calendar and stop by at 9pm on Lodge nights for a light meal and a great discussion!

Music by Kevin MacLeod

Please note: This reading of ‘The Kybalion’ is for your consideration as an informational presentation. It is not a publication of, nor is it necessarily the opinion of Dover Lodge #489 or The Grand Lodge of Ohio. ‘The Kybalion’ was written by The Three Initiates, and is a publication of The Yogi Publication Society, Masonic Temple, Chicago IL. This work is not under copyright protection, and is under the public domain according to United States Copyright law.

April 3, 2009
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Special Meeting – 3rd Degree Final Practice

Three Master MasonsBrethren, as you know these are very exciting times at Dover Lodge. During the month of May we will be raising three young Brethren to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. As per an earlier notice, these degrees will take place on May 7th, 14th and 21st. In light of the importance of the attendance of all Dover Lodge Brethren, as well as our fervent desire to make these nights most meaningful for these young Brethren, the Worshipful Master has called a special meeting for the purpose of rehearsing the 3rd Degree. The special meeting for the purpose of 3rd Degree practice is called for Thursday April 30th at 7:30pm sharp.

Brethren, we earnestly request your attendance. The night of the 3rd Degree is the most memorable and impactful night of any man’s Masonic lifetime. Even if only to come and sit on the sidelines to show our newest brethren our support, it behooves all Dover Lodge members to be present during the very busy month of May. If you wish to take a part in the degree – even a non-speaking part, please be here for this important Special Meeting.