The Interview with Two Master Masons: My Path to the Lodge
This personal account of the first steps toward becoming a Freemason remains one of the most-read articles on our site. It describes a deeply relatable journey: from initial curiosity and careful preparation to the nerve-wracking interview with two Master Masons. An honest, first-hand story that has lost none of its relevance — read on to discover how the admission process actually works in practice. From Introduction to Application After my initial introduction to a few Freemasons and a guided tour of the lodge, the next step presented itself. I filled out several forms and sent them in. Based on those forms, a meeting was scheduled with two Master Masons. However, this wouldn’t take place until after my summer holiday — giving me some time to reflect and prepare. Reading Up: “The Hidden Spirituality of Freemasonry” Following my initial visit, I ordered a book called De verborgen Spiritualiteit van de Vrijmetselarij (The Hidden Spirituality of Freemasonry) by Karel Musch. I genuinely wanted to learn more about Freemasonry before going any further. But it was also a matter of respect — respect for the people who were about to invest their time and energy in me. Imagine discovering that Freemasonry wasn’t for […]