Fraternal Review

A little over eighteen months ago, we published the first issue of the Fraternal Review dedicated to “Fringe Masonry.” There, we provided a basic overview of esoteric Orders (from the Egyptian Rite of Freemasonry to the Asiatic Brethren) that claim, in one way or another, to connect to regular Freemasonry. In this, the second issue dedicated to the subject, we have gone deeper into ritual and the “magical” methods of non-Masonic esoteric Orders, especially where they have borrowed from the Masonic Craft.

In this episode, we are honored to have Michael Jarzabek here to discuss the Fraternal Review issue dedicated to the topic of the August 2023 issue, H.P. Lovecraft. To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, visit ⁠⁠theresearchlodge.com⁠⁠.

In this episode, we are honored to have Bro. Jeriel C. Smith here to discuss the Fraternal Review issue dedicated to the topic of the June issue, The Knights Templar and The Origins of Freemasonry. In addition to guest editing this Fraternal Review, Bro. Jeriel was the Master of the Southern California Research Lodge from 2016-2019 and is now the senior copy editor of Fraternal Review magazine. To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, visit ⁠theresearchlodge.com⁠.

In this episode, Bro. Daniel Rivera, PM and current Master of the Southern California Research Lodge, discusses the recent issue of Fraternal Review dedicated to the topic of Rosicrucianism and Freemasonry. Bro. Daniel Rivera is a Past Celebrant of California College SRICF, and speaks eloquently regarding one of the oldest mysteries schools, Rosicrucianism. He explores the influence on Freemasonry and to what extent is that influence still felt today. To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, visit ⁠theresearchlodge.com⁠.

In this episode, Bro. Angel Millar, the editor-in-chief of the Fraternal Review, discusses the 2023 editorial calendar for Fraternal Review, as well as what makes the magazine so unique and what to look forward to in the year ahead. To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, visit theresearchlodge.com.

In this episode, Bro. Dago Rodriguez and Bro. Michael Laidlaw — esteemed guest editors for the Fraternal Review issue on Masonic Leadership — share their invaluable perspectives. With outstanding track records of successful leadership in Freemasonry, Bro. Dago and Bro. Michael tackle various topics, such as creating this issue of Fraternal Review and how to guide your Lodge wisely. They also discuss Masonry's impact on society and, perhaps most importantly, how we develop ourselves as Masonic Leaders through the teachings of Freemasonry. To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, visit theresearchlodge.com.

In this episode, the Fraternal Review Editor-in-Chief, Bro. Angel Millar joins Bro. Ian Evenstar Laurelin in a discussion regarding the December 2022 Fraternal Review issue and its corresponding topic, The Hermetic Mason. The focus of the conversation explores the relationship between Hermeticism and Freemasonry, covering topics such as the origins of Hermeticism and how it relates to the craft, symbols, and rituals of Freemasonry. To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, visit theresearchlodge.com.

In this episode, Bro. Daniel Rivera, PM sits down with Bro. Ian Evenstar Laurelin to discuss the October 2022 Fraternal Review issue and its corresponding topic, The Numberless Worlds. The focus of the conversation explores the question, does our Masonic ritual imply that we are not alone in this universe? To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, visit theresearchlodge.com.

In this episode, Bro. Ian Evenstar Laurelin and Bro. Joe Martinez discuss the June 2022 Fraternal Review issue and its corresponding topic, The Ancient Mysteries. To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, visit theresearchlodge.com.

In this episode, Bro. Angel Millar, editor-in-chief of the Fraternal Review magazine, and Bro. Johnny Arias, 32° Scottish Rite Mason, discuss the August 2022 Fraternal Review issue and its corresponding topic, Subculture. This is Freemasonry as you’ve never seen or heard of it before – Subculture on the Square! To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, visit theresearchlodge.com.