Masonic Meditations



Masonic Meditations



Daily Inspiration for Freemasons




jonti@masonicmeditations.com

Jonti Marks



I was initiated into Lodge Harmony 3084EC in Nairobi, Kenya in 1990 and Raised almost exactly a year later. A few years after that, I joined Lodge Scotia 1008SC (we were lucky in Nairobi...the English, Scottish and Irish constitution Lodges as well as their appendant bodies used the same building.) I joined a Scottish Chapter and within its ranks I did my Mark, Excellent Master and Royal Arch degrees. I later also joined Rose Croix shortly before leaving Kenya to live and work in UK.


Back in England I was working as a school teacher at Bromsgrove School and joined the Old Bromsgrovian Lodge which meets in the old school chapel. I went through the Chair in that Lodge, serving as Master in 2013. I was a founder member of the Old Bromsgrovian Chapter and was the first person the go through all 3 Principals' Chairs. In recent years I was appointed as Acting Provincial Grand Steward in the Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire. (I'm now a Past officer, of course) I'm also PPGSteward in the Worcestershire Provincial Grand Chapter.


I’ve always been more interested in the daily application of Masonic values than in the study of the historical roots of our Craft. I’ve been described as a ‘devotional’ Freemason and I suppose that that is true: my Masonry is very much about how our Masonic understanding of ourselves and our relationship with our Creator can and should lead us to live lives that are marked by kindness, understanding and love, leading us to a true realisation of Brotherhood with all of mankind.


My books reflect this philosophy. I hope you will find them inspiring and uplifting - a daily moment of focus on the Masonic values that, I believe, will make us better men.





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Welcome to the
Masonic Meditations Series





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Level Steps
100 Daily Meditations for Freemasons



The original 'Masonic Meditations' book, selling steadily worldwide since 2004. A beautiful and practical book, offering insight and inspiration to Freemasons, their families and to anyone interested in exploring the deeper meaning of the Craft and how to apply it to their daily life.


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Hidden Depths:
100 Meditations for Royal Arch Freemasons



This 'companion' book to Level Steps offers a series of profoundly inspiring readings based around the ritual, forms and teachings of the Holy Royal Arch. Originally published in the tricentenary year of the United Grand Chapter of England, this is a must-have book for all Companions as they continue their search for Light.


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Still Waters Volume I
Masonic Meditations on the Book of Psalms



With the text of the Psalms on one page and a corresponding 'meditation' on the opposite page, this book aims to reacquaint us with the beauty of the Psalms – both their innate poetry and the richness and humanity of their teachings. The accompanying meditations serve as inspirations for further contemplation and study. With their underlying message of love of God and strength in adversity, these meditations are offered in the hope that they will deepen our love and understanding of Freemasonry and of life itself.


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Still Waters Volume II
Masonic Meditations on the Book of Psalms



This second volume of Masonic Meditations inspired by the Book of Psalms continues where the first one left off, thus completing the cycle which offers inspiring thoughts on all 150 Psalms in a series of 165 ‘meditations.’


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365 Level Steps: Masonic Meditations for Every Day of the Year



This is a lightly edited compilation of all four previous books of ‘Masonic Meditations.’ Here, for the first time, all 365 inspirational quotations and meditations are presented together in a form that encourages the reader to consider deeply what it means to be a Freemason and to contemplate the true and timeless teachings of our beloved Craft. Set out with a Meditation for every day of the year, this is a unique opportunity to make a genuine daily advancement in Masonic knowledge and to develop a real, heartfelt understanding of Masonic principles.


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365 Level Steps Volume 2: Masonic Meditations for Every Day of Another Year



This second compilation of books from the "Masonic Meditations" series brings together the full texts of"Distant Peaks," "Travelling light" and "Widow's Sons" as well as selections from "Blessings of Peace."Once again, the author has set out to present a work that will accompany every mason through a full year of deep contemplation of the spiritual aspects of our beloved craft and which will be a vehicle for a daily advancement in meaningful and heartfelt knowledge.


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Hiram's Way:
Meditations on the Masonic Path
to Enlightenment



When an operative mason became a master of his art, we have a fairly good idea of what that might have meant, but what of speculative masons? When we become Masters, what is it that we are masters of? What skills do we acquire on our path to becoming? This book imagines that Master Mason, crafted by the ritual he follows and visualizes him perfected and complete, a shining example to others: an embodiment of the true godliness of which our ritual speaks.


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Distant Peaks:
Masonic Meditations on the Writings
of Marcus Aurelius.



Marcus Aurelius was Emperor of Rome from 161 to 180CE. He was also a Stoic philosopher and is best known for his ‘Meditations.’ This new book from the author of ‘Level Steps’ and ‘Hiram’s Way’ explores some of these Meditations from a Masonic perspective and offers deep and contemplative insights into the place and value of Freemasonry in today’s world.


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Travelling Light:
Masonic Meditations on the Search
for Illumination.



Almost the first thing that we ask for as newly-made Freemasons is, “light.” From that moment, we are led through the teachings of the Craft until, as Master Masons, we face the ultimate test of our courage and fidelity, only to be told that all the light we have thus far accumulated is but “darkness visible.’
And so we start to ask, if the light of this world is only ‘darkness visible,’ what is true light? Where does it come from? How do we acquire it? How do we benefit from it? How do we use it for the benefit of others? And how, ultimately, do we become it?
And so begins our quest.


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Widow's Sons:
Masonic Meditations on Being a Man



As Freemasons, we claim to be ‘good men,’ but what exactly is a ‘good’ man? And is the answer to this question the same today as it was, say, 100 years ago? Or 200 years ago? Or at the founding of the first Grand Lodge?
Now, perhaps more than ever before, we need to ask ourselves what it is, to be ‘good men’ and consider the frameworks within which we claim to make ourselves ‘better.’
This new book of Masonic Meditations explores the question of what it means to be a man in today’s world.


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HARDCOVER EDITIONS:

Larger trim size, larger print with a square and compasses watermark on every page, these hardcover editions are beautifully presented and are perfect for gifts and presentations: beautiful books to treasure for a lifetime.



Level Steps
100 Daily Meditations for Freemasons


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£14.99

Hidden Depths:
100 Meditations for Royal Arch Freemasons


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£14.99

Still Waters Complete
Masonic Meditations on the Book of Psalms


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£19.99

365 Level Steps: Masonic Meditations for Every Day of the Year


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£19.99

365 Level Steps Volume 2: Masonic Meditations for Every Day of
Another Year


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£19.99

Distant Peaks:
Masonic Meditations on the Writings
of Marcus Aurelius.


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£14.99

Travelling Light:
Masonic Meditations on the Search
for Illumination.


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£14.99

Widow's Sons:
Masonic Meditations on Being a Man.


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£14.99

eBooks



All of my books are available as eBooks, formatted for all types of readers.

Please search 'Jonti Marks' in your usual eBook store or, better yet, you can purchase them directly from me by clicking on the links below.







Level Steps
100 Daily Meditations for Freemasons


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Hidden Depths:
100 Meditations for Royal Arch Freemasons


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Still Waters Volume I
Masonic Meditations on the Book of Psalms


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Still Waters Volume II
Masonic Meditations on the Book of Psalms


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365 Level Steps: Masonic Meditations for Every Day of the Year


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£7.00

365 Level Steps volume 2: Masonic Meditations
for Everyday of Another Year


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Distant Peaks:
Masonic Meditations on the Writings
of Marcus Aurelius.


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£4.50

Travelling Light:
Masonic Meditations on the Search
for Illumination.


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£4.50

Travelling Light:
Masonic Meditations on the Search
for Illumination.


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New Workbook/Reflective Journals



I have been aware for some time that an increasing number of Lodges have been using “Level Steps” as a study book and as a jumping-off point for discussion and shared exploration of Masonic themes.This Workbook is designed to support those endeavours and to offer Lodges, Mentors and any interested Brethren the opportunity to reflect upon the ‘Meditations’ contained in the book, and upon how certain aspects of Freemasonry affect and impact our daily lives.My books are very much my own reflections upon such matters and these workbooks offer an opportunity for you to think about, record and discuss your own.



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Level Steps Reflective Journal/Workbook 1



A4 size, this workbook contains 10 original 'Meditations' from Level Steps accompanied by prompts and questions designed to encourage a deeper apprehension of the Masonic ideas and ideals touched upon. Perfect for individual and group study.


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Level Steps Reflective Journal/Workbook 2



The second Workbook in the series continues with prompts and questions based on the next ten 'Meditations' from 'Level Steps.
Continue your Masonic journey.


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Supporting My Work.



Obviously, the easiest way to support my work is to buy my books and encourage others to do likewise.

There is, however, another way; an ancient and honourable way that recognises and respects the mutuality of the relationship between Artist/Creative and those who buy and support their work: that of Patronage.

If it was good enough for Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth I, then it's certainly good enough for me.

In these difficult times, Patronage is once again proving to be a perfect tool to allow Artists and their Supporters to connect in meaningful ways and the means through which it is happening is a website called Patreon.


If you feel you can spare a small amount of money to help support my work as a Masonic Writer and Educator - even just $2 a month - you will be entering into a relationship with me that, I hope, will give you as much as it gives me.


For more details, please look at my Patreon page which you can find on this link:

www.patreon.com/MasonicMeditations


If Patreon is not for you and you would like to make a one-off donation, you can do it here:



Thank-you.





Other Languages



My original book, "Level Steps" has been translated into French and Spanish. Release dates are still to be finalised. Please come back here for more news, or contact me directly. Both versions are available on Amazon and directly from the links below.


French: http://meditationsmaconniques.com


Spanish: http://meditacionesmasonicas.com