tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78905390510444308142011-09-21T13:55:11.779-04:00The "Building" Series - Uncommon Catechism for Uncommon (Blue Lodge) Masonic Education - Volumes 1, 2, 3 & 4! (formally "Building Hiram")Coach Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01125859489883543590noreply@blogger.comBlogger351100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890539051044430814.post-73981378713424681512011-06-19T10:00:00.040-04:002011-06-19T10:44:46.304-04:00

Building Fathers - 06/19/2011 Hello Fellow Travelers! Brothers, Back on Father's Day in 2003, I was several years into playing the role of "father" to my own sons when I realized how much I was living what had been given to me.  Inspired by this experience, I wrote a poem about what I had learned being a father and from being fathered. I share it here with you. Fraternally and Sincerely,

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Building Janus - 05/25/2011 Hello Fellow Travelers! Brothers, I have been given permission to repost a review of my latest book, "Building Janus - Uncommon Catechism for Uncommon Masonic Education - Volume 4" by a dear Brother. He is zealously on the path to Light and is eager to share his discoveries. Fraternally and Sincerely, Bro. Coach N ------------------- I have the pleasure of

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Building Builders Video - 04/23/2011 Hello Fellow Travelers! Brothers, I have the distinct honor of being a featured presenter on the "Worldwide Exemplification of Freemasonry" project sponsered by the GL of Indiana (WEOFM.ORG). My part of this project will be released "into the wild" tonight --Saturday April 23, 2011 at 8PM (20:00 DST). This presentation is called "The Coaches Coach:

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Building Janus - 01/18/2011 Hello Fellow Travelers! I've worked long and hard on this last volume and, as always, I've Built a list of questions in the form of a Scavenger Hunt.  They are answered by already available Light or by reading the chapters within my latest volume: Building Janus - Uncommon Catechism for Uncommon Masonic Education - Volume 4.  I hope you find them interesting. What

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Building Builders - 12/24/2010 Hello Fellow Travelers! Freemason Education provides Light that supports Freemasonry – as in, “the Organization of Builders.” Masonic Education provides Light that Builds Builders. Masons should know the difference and act accordingly. – Dr. John S. Nagy There’s a recurring theme in Masonic Education that is wholly self-defeating in respect to educating Masons on

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Building Boaz - 10/1/2010 Hello Fellow Travelers! Here's something to Perpend in your in-between hours.  Most current methods used in the USA to test for Proficiency of Entered Apprentice Work rely upon Candidates showing that they have memorized something and can share what they have memorized to the satisfaction of those testing them. From a systems standpoint, such standardization might

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Building Athens - 09/30/2010 Hello Fellow Travelers! Below is an article that appears in the October 2010 edition of "Further Light," a Masonic Education Magazine published by the Florida Lodge of Research, of which I am a Lifetime Member and contributing author.  Enjoy! Fraternally and Sincerely, Bro. Coach N -------------------------- Masonic Influence on Brain Transformation Not

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Building Elsewhere - 09/28/2010 Hello Fellow Travelers! I came across a series of interesting posts on the topic of Ashlars by Brother Mike from Iowa that I found very interesting. You can find them here: Symbolism of the Ashlars: Standard Interpretation Albert Pike and Ashlar Symbolism Bowling Alone? The Simplistic View Keep up the grand rendering Brother Mike. Your Work is invaluable and

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Building Series - 9/12/2010 Hello Fellow Travelers! I receive quite a suprise today. After asking a recent book purchaser how he heard about my books, he replied: I'm exploring freemasonry and James Tresner recommended your firsttwo books in his book reviews on the Scottish Rite Journal website. I felt oddly confused reading this as I recall that Brother James Tresner had only written one

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Building in General - 09/04/2010 Hello Fellow Travelers! I’m posting something here that may go against the accepted grain of some Mason’s entrenched beliefs. Tolerance is no more a virtue than Intolerance is a vice. Moreover, the opposite is true, too. Neither are a vice nor virtue in and of themselves.Let me elaborate just a bit: By their nature, Virtues strengthen and support and Vices

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Building Athens - 5/29/2010 Hellow Fellow Travelers! The book shipment arrived yesterday at 3:00PM ET. I am the proud father of a Bouncing baby book. I'm very tempted to refer to the new arrival as a "she" since the name reflects "Athena." (Let me know your thoughts on this; as in, Hiram and Boaz have a baby sister...) I spent the latter part of my evening hours yesterday signing (sometimes

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Building Athens - 5/24/2010 Hello Fellow Travelers! I sent the corrected proof copy of Building Athens to the printer last evening.  This is it!  The button is now pressed and I'm told that the first print run will occur this week.  That means Building Athens will be ready for shipping on Friday after 3pm. The excitement is almost overwhelming! Fraternally, Brother Coach N

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Building Athens - 5/22/2010 Hello Fellow Travelers! I've just combing through the proof copy privided to me by my printer for what seems to be the 300th or so time and found a few extra question marks and period marks that appeared in wrong lines. ARG!  Perfecting comes at a price. Here's an interesting statistic to share: I counted 1438 I:/R: pairs in this volume. That means that there is an

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Building Hiram - 05/20/10 Hello Fellow Travelers! 33 Questions and Challenges for “Just Passed” Masons to Explore, Perpend and Respond to... (Based upon the book: Building Athens – Uncommon Catechism for Uncommon Masonic Education – Volume 3 by Dr. John S. Nagy) The Work of a Passed Mason does not end with his Passing and proficiency. If he did his Work well, he should be able to understand the

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Building Hiram - 5/15/10 Hello Fellow Travelers! Building Hiram and Building Boaz are awaiting the arrival of their sibling Building Athens. Here's a look at the inside Table of Contents. If there is further interest, please check out the link. Faternally, Brother Coach N.

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Building Hiram - 4/12/10 Hello Fellow Travelers! The following was pubished in "Further Light" by the Florida Lodge of Research this month. Faternally, Brother Coach N. ------------------ The Attic[1] Ask any Mason what significance Athens has to Masonry and there is a high probability that you’ll be met with a blank stare and a possible grunted “huh?” I would be tempted to say that this

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Building Hiram - 10/23/09 Hello Fellow Travelers! Here is a Building Boaz review from Brother Terence Satchell that was posted last evening in the review section of Masonic Central: "Building Boaz facilitates the advancement of Masonic comprehension for both the newly initiated Apprentice as well as the experienced Master. ...  I will personally be making Building Boaz required reading for

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Building Hiram - 10/10/09 Hello Fellow Travelers! 33 Questions for “Just Raised” Masons to Explore and Answer (Based upon the book: Building Hiram – Uncommon Catechism for Uncommon Masonic Education – Volume 1 by Dr. John S. Nagy) The Work of a Raised Mason does not end with his Raising and proficiency. If he did his Work well, he is now responsible for reviewing all that has been handed him

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Building Boaz - 10/4/09 Hello Fellow Travelers! 33 Questions for “Soon to Pass” Entered Apprentice Masons to Answer (Based upon the book: Building Boaz – Uncommon Catechism for Uncommon Masonic Education – Volume 2 by Dr. John S. Nagy) Before the Entered Apprentice Mason you are mentoring Passes to Fellow Craft, you might want to have them respond to these questions first. If you have Passed

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Building Boaz - 09/26/09Hello Fellow Travelers!Building Boaz - Uncommon Catechism for Uncommon Masonic Education - Volume 2 is now in print! I shipped the first pre-print ordered copies out yesterday. The focus of Building Boaz is Building Strength and hence the name. It has an identical format as its older Brother Hiram.Here are some tidbits about Boaz: 1. There are approximately 1264 I/R (

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Building Boaz - 09/01/09Hello Fellow Travelers!I've written an exciting and interesting article for the October publication of Florida Lodge of Research Magazine and the current Lodgeroom International Magazine. It's based upon the second chapter of my new book "Building Boaz - Uncommon Catechism for Uncommon Masonic Education - Volume 2" that I'll be publishing this month. I hope you like it.

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Building Hiram - 08/23/09Hello Fellow Travelers!The following is a review of Building Hiram by James T. Tresner II, 33°, Grand Cross.---------- (Start Review) ----------Building Hiram Book Reviewwritten by James T. Tresner II, Book Review EditorScottish Rite Journal - September/October 2009(His full book review article can be found here.) Nagy, John, Building Hiram: Uncommon Catechism for

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Building Hiram - 05/26/09Hello Fellow Travelers!I was honored to receive an e-mail the other day that was unexpected. The Brother who wrote it is Terence Satchell. Brother Terence is the writer of a very thought provoking Masonic blog called Banks of the Euphrates. I'm a bit embarrassed by the significance of what he wrote (but not enough to keep from sharing it.) I hope you enjoy his letter

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Building Hiram - 04/18/09Hello Fellow Travelers!I had the distinct honor of having a Building Hiram Podcast Pre-Interview with Brother Greg Stewart this last Wednesday night. What I thought was to be a "quick" overview of what was going to be covered in the upcoming podcast quickly turned into a lively meandering and exciting 90 minute plus chat about the book, what was in it, how it came, why

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Building Hiram - 04/11/09Hello Fellow Travelers!I'm proud to say that the following was recently published in the Florida Lodge of Research Magazine "Further Light".THE ASHLAR UNFOLDEDAbove all, stone is. It always remains itself, and exists of itself; … Rock shows him [mankind] something that transcends the precariousness of his humanity; an absolute mode of being. Its strength, its

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Building Hiram - 03/28/09Hello Fellow Travelers!I wrote this as an article near three years ago; it is amazing how this theme of Integrity of one’s Word continues to play out in my life.These creatures called “words” have remarkable power. I see the influence they have over others – including myself. My two little sons are prime examples of how these creatures shape and improve our lives. They

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Building Hiram - 03/20/09Hellow Fellow Travelers!It's been a hectic week. I was told by the printers that the books would be ready by Thursday or Friday. That was on Tuesday. I received a call on Wednesday that they were ready for pick up! I picked them up that day and spent the next two days getting them ready for shipping. Out they went today. I'm looking forward to hearing the

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Building Hiram - 03/17/09Hello Fellow Travelers!Building Hiram Book ReviewBy K. Kidd"Building Hiram – Uncommon Catechism for Uncommon Masonic Education", a book of catechisms for the next generation Master Mason “The Word before you is what I wish I had been given when I was Raised.” – Dr. John S. Nagy, “Building Hiram” Volume I, page iv.This is how Bro. Dr. John S Nagy begins the Preface in the

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Building Hiram - 03/15/09Hello Fellow Travelers!The week has been a stressful one with highs and lows. The book had to be pulled from the presses this last Tuesday dues to unforeseen needed adjustments.That being said, as of tomorrow morning, the presses will be running my book, “Building Hiram” and I’ll have them in hand soon -- and so will you!The moment is soon to arrived – the excitement is

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Building Hiram - 03/08/09Hello Fellow Travelers!Brother Giovanni Lombardo was a close friend to Brother Robert Theron Dunn who most Masons knew as Brother Theron. Years ago Gio, Theron and Bill McElligott planned to put together a book that would assist Masons world-wide in better understanding the esoteric aspects of Masonry.With the all to sudden passing of Brother Theron, the book's focus was

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Building Hiram - 03/07/09Hello Fellow Travelers!It looks like Building Hiram is now officially going to be the subject of a podcast. My good friend and Brother Jason Smith sent out an e-mail to Brother Greg Stewart of Masonic Central and recommended that he look into my book. I was contacted shortly afterward by Brother Greg letting me know that the podcast was available and to check it out. I

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Building Hiram - 03/06/09Hello Fellow Travelers!I’m proud to announce the printing button has been pressed. There’s no going back. The book is in the printing process as I write this. I just got back from the printers and the proof is perfect! The colors are as I imagined, the graphics are how I want them and even the feel of the book is just right. All I have to do now is wait… and a whole

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Building Hiram - 03/05/09Hello Fellow Travelers!Well, my book is in proofing and almost ready for printing. This means that I get to travel to the book printers once again (30 miles one way) to check out how they rendered my book this time. I’m filled with much excitement, some anxiety and many questions. Did it come out the way that I imagined it? Did something show up on the final proof

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Building Hiram - 03/04/09 Hello Fellow Travelers! If you’re old to Masonic Education you know that, for the most part, “average formal Grand Lodge backed” Masonic Education programs exist today as: Memorizing Degree Catechism Learning Ritual and floor work Reviewing the Digest of Law and taking exams based on it Reading Pamphlets Perusing Degree Handbooks Following Officer Manuals If you’

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Building Hiram – 03/03/09Hello Fellow Travelers!I’ve never written a web-log before so this is a new experience for me. It feels strange to be putting my thoughts down for the world to read but when I consider that this is only one more direction that my writing is taking, I’m not a stranger to it at all.For those of you who do not know me, I’m John Nagy and my professional background can be

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