The Cross - Christ sacrificed, the lamb of God
For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Col. 1: 18-19

The Compass
According to Masonry’s top authorities, the symbol represents sexual reproduction. The compass represents the dominant, active, male "reproductive principle." The square, inverted, represents the passive, receptive, female "reproductive principle," ...The combination, thus arranged, represents the sun penetrating and impregnating the earth to bring forth new life. The compass also represents loftier, spiritual functions, while the square represents the more earthly, carnal and base functions. Albert Pike, Morals and Dogma, rev. ed. (Washington, D.C., House of the Temple, 1950 ) pp. 11, 850, 851, as cited by Tom C. McKenney, in "Please Tell Me," p. 135.

The topic of Freemasonry has been neglected by historians. In the recent past, they have considered Masonic resources difficult to access, tainted with religious fanciful notions, not to be taken seriously. Thankfully, this has been changing over the last twenty years.

While studying the Mexican Revolution in graduate school, I realized Freemasonry was mentioned frequently. My professor told me the subject was not important. I later learned of his probable connection to the lodge. After his death, I transferred to Latin American Studies. Another professor encouraged me, telling me much research was needed, as the first two political parties in Mexico were Masonic, "the yorkinos" (York Rite) and the "escoceses" (Scottish Rite). Catholic priests and the first U.S. ambassador, Joel Poinsett, helped to introduce Masonry to Mexico. As nine Papal Bulls forbade Catholics to join Masonry on penalty of excommunication, this was intriguing, and thus a twenty-year research project began!

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