I've posted the schedule for my first "Sat Chat" - "On a Journey? Or off to see the Wizard?"
Yes! It's true! I'm going to talk about "The Wizard of Oz"! I sat down on the evening of Thanksgiving and watched the classic movie - which, by the way, is 83 years old this year! I wanted to see if I could pick out or see the masonic influence I've heard so much about and, the short answer is "yes, I found it".
I will be honest right up front, I think Royal Arch Masons will find more "jewels" in the movie and I believe the masonic influence was definitely introduced by those who had at some point taken the Royal Arch Degree.
I am hoping that I can discuss the movie in terms of craft lodge symbolism and influence, but I suppose I'll see on Saturday, December 3, at 9:00pm (Central) when I host a Facebook Live event on my page "A Mason's Journey" when I host my inaugural "Sat Chat".
I have to be honest, when I watched the movie the other night I was well over an hour in before it clicked! Up to that point, I was spotting small symbols here and there and I was becoming disappointed that I didn't see all of the "obvious masonic influence" that so many talk about, but then when it hit me, I was quite impressed with what I saw. I will have to gage very carefully what I choose to talk about Saturday night because of the potential for an audience of brothers who have not received their Royal Arch.
The pictures I've chosen come from the movie at particular points where I was struck by what I think is the symbolic representation of various parts of the Royal Arch and are intended to stimulate some thought among my companions!
I hope to see a turnout at my first official "Sat Chat" and I'm as curious as you to see how I will approach the topic!
S&F
BroBill
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