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Illustrious and MWBro. George R. Adams: 33rd degree Grand Cross
MWB George R. Adams, past grand master, 33rd degree G.C., interviews successful freemasons and provides lectures with unique and helpful insights into the philosophy, symbolism and importance of freemasonry to the individual, the craft, and the world at large.
In this episode, George speaks with Illustrious Brother Andre Salmon, 33rd degree about "Philosophical and Spiritual Awakening" as it relates to Freemasonry.
Ill. brother Andre was educated in France with an A.B.A and M.A. degrees, leading to the equivalent of a PhD in English and Linguistics. He served as an officer in the French Air Force for two years and at the World Bank in Washington, DC for 22 years as its Principal General Educator in charge of Education Project Development in the poorest countries of Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Southeast Asia. Illustrious Brother Andre is a 33rd degree Scottish rite freemason, a York rite mason, a Cryptic mason, a Knight Templar and a Knight of the Royal Order of Scotland.
Ill. Bro Andre served as Worshipful Master of La France Lodge in 1993, Orator of Benjamin B. French Lodge in Washington DC and as Orator of Adobe Lodge in Tucson, Arizona. Ill.Bro. Andre belongs to The Pythagoras Lodge of Research, The Scottish Rite Research Society and The Maryland Masonic Research Society where he received its revered "Thomas E. Weir Memorial Award in 2002. I had the privilege of appointing Ill. Brother Andre as Dean of the College of Philosophy and Esoteric Studies of the AASR in Washington, DC.
What is this fraternity we call Freemasonry? What and why are there symbols that grace our lodge rooms? Do these symbols have any significance to us in our twenty-first century world? How can they help us with the three principle objectives of Freemasonry-Brotherly love, relief, and truth?
A large number of Freemasons are initiated, passed, and raised to the sublime degree of Freemasonry without having a clue as to what they have just gone through. This podcast will hopefully provide a unique viewpoint regarding our Craft and its meaning. As your host, I do not mean to convert you to a particular interpretation, but rather to motivate the individual Freemason to focus on the Craft from an inner perspective.
I remind the listener of the admonition in the ritual, "What is it that you most desire?" Hopefully, this podcast will provide more light!
Enjoy this episode!
George R. Adams, 33° G.C.
In this episode, George speaks with Pierre Gaujard about "What is FreeMasonry". Pierre was born in France and become U.S. citizen in 1992.
He lived and worked 20 years in Paris where he launched and managed a cable company, called Visions.
He moved to Washington in 1979 where he launched two telecommunications companies, then he became consultant in telecommunications and energy fields.
In freemasonry, he was initiated in 1980 in Bethesda and become:
- President of Maryland Masonic Research Society in 2003.
- Worshipful Master of La France Lodge # 93 in 2004 and 2005.
- Worshipful Master of Pythagoras Lodge of Research
- Dean of the College of Philosophy of the Scottish Rite in 2006.
He become 33° mason in 2009.
He is married to a wonderful wife.
Hello and welcome to this series of the Enlightened Freemason podcast which I hope you will find helpful in acquiring more light in Freemasonry.
My goal is not to convert you to my point of view, but rather to stimulate your thought around the inner significance of our Craft as well as provide a forum for commentary and discussion on the deeper aspects of Freemasonry. In the interviews that follow you will find a variety of views on its meaning to you, the Craft and the world at large.