Ohio Widows Sons - Chapters (2024)

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What does the Widow's Sons logo mean? ›

The Widows Sons are easily identifiable by their logo or patch that adorns the jackets and clothes they wear. Adopted by the Northern Jurisdiction in 2004 this logo is deep with Freemason symbology. The three-sided triangle represents the three degrees of our Craft: Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason.

The stone triangle or pyramid represents the 3 degrees in craft Masonry. The 3 points of the triangle represent the 3 Lesser Lights or 3 Burning Tapers which are a part of the furnishings of every Masonic Lodge. The All-Seeing-Eye within the pyramid represents the watchfulness of the Great Architect of the Universe.

THE WIDOWS SONS WERE FOUNDED ON FEBRUARY 18TH, 1998 AT THE MIRAGE RESTAURANT, 10255 W IRVING PARK ROAD, SCHILLER PARK, ILLINOIS 60176. W.S.F.F.W.S. This acronym was not defined in our founding bylaws because it is a 1%er term used to show respect and honor to their brethren who have passed.

Hiram Abiff (also Hiram Abif or the Widow's son) is the central character of an allegory presented to all candidates during the third degree in Freemasonry. Hiram is presented as the chief architect of King Solomon's Temple.

Like the WIDOW'S Son, we were all DEAD in our SIN. Like the WIDOW, we were all HELPLESS and HOPELESS on our own. But Jesus came to give us LIFE. When we believe in Jesus, His HOLY SPIRIT comes into us — like the battery gives life to the toy, the Holy Spirit gives us ETERNAL LIFE so that we can live forever with God.

It's said that the son of a Freemason who becomes a Freemason in his own right is called a Lewis, named after a simple but ingenious device employed by operative Masons to raise heavy blocks of dressed stone into place.

With a "G"

Another is that it stands for Geometry, and is to remind Masons that Geometry and Freemasonry are synonymous terms described as being the "noblest of sciences", and "the basis upon which the superstructure of Freemasonry and everything in existence in the entire universe is erected.

F and AM are for Free and Accepted Masons. In the United States and most parts of the world, it does not matter if you join an F & AM lodge or an AF & AM lodge. Every lodge in the United States is under a Grand Lodge in the state where it is located.

The modern French tradition, founded in the 19th century and known as Co-Freemasonry or Le Droit Humain, admits both women and men. In most lodges in most countries, Freemasons are divided into three major degrees—entered apprentice, fellow of the craft, and master mason.

There are two female-only Grand Lodges: The Order of Women Freemasons and the Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons (Freemasonry for Women). They both follow exactly the same ceremonies and wear the same regalia as male Freemasons, and they often work closely with community and charity projects.

What happened to the widow's son? ›

The only son of a widow of Nain was being carried out for burial when Jesus came to the city gate. When Jesus saw the widow He had compassion and said, "Weep not." Jesus touched the bier and said to the dead man, "Arise." The young man sat up, talked, and was delivered to his mother.

This would make the “Widow's Sons” those who have lost their connection to their divine origin, God the Father, resulting in a clinging to Mother Nature, but seeking to find that paternal divine connection again.

This would make the “Widow's Sons” those who have lost their connection to their divine origin, God the Father, resulting in a clinging to Mother Nature, but seeking to find that paternal divine connection again.

The “All-Seeing Eye,” or Eye of Providence, while not designed by Masons, has been used by the group to represent the omniscience of God. The most well-known Freemason symbol, “The Square and Compasses,” depicts a builder's square joined by a compass.

These bronze coins -known as Widow's Mites- were issued under the rule Alexander Jannacus, 103 – 76 BC. The symbol seen on the obverse of the coin is commonly referred to as an anchor; a wheel-like design is displayed on the reverse.

Justus Knecht gives a common moral lesson from the widow's mites: Good Intentions. From the words of our Lord spoken in praise of the poor widow, we learn that in our good works everything depends upon the intention. The widow had given more than all the rich; for she parted with her whole fortune.