Making Good Men, Better Men Since Time Immemorial
Making Good Men, Better Men Since Time Immemorial

Grand Chaplain

Grand Chaplain Joe Michael Fowler

This week is one of the most important weeks of a Christians life. The last hours of Jesus in the form of a physical man. As you go back to Luke’s Gospel, You need to start at Lk 13:32 “A 3 Day Journey” Read this Study and share with others.

3 day Journey

Luke13:32 to Luke chapter 22 is 3 days before the Cross at Jerusalem
Jesus cries over Jerusalem
Teaches Humility to his disciples
Parable of Lost Sheep, Lost Coin and the Lost Son
Rich man and Lazarus
Healing of 10 Lepers
Children brought to Him
Salvation of Zacchaeus
Healing blind Bartimaues
Foretelling destruction of. Temple
Triumphant entry to Jerusalem
Last supper with Disciples
Washing Disciples feet
Praying in the Garden
Betrayal by Judas

The next 3 day journey will be after His Death.  JMF

October 2023

To all my brethren in Free Masonry of Alabama.

It is again my pleasure to say hello to you all. October is the month of Halloween for children. Sometimes the month of October is for those who see cooler weather, even a thought of Fall in the air. It now becomes time for me to say get yourselves ready for Grand Lodge Assembly coming in November 2023.

I think it has been a splendid time to gather with families and have fun for the season. Please keep our children safe and happy. There may be sickness in the family but let us not forget the one who really makes all things possible. The Father of Lights wants us to remember that he is the true one who keeps us together.

This could be my very last time of posting for you all. I do, hope I have made this past year pleasant for you all. It has been an honor for me to bring prayer and peace toward you and your families.

I love you all. May God richly Bless you all.

Right Worshipful and Reverend
Ricky Kilgore, Grand Chaplain

September 2023

Brethren All,

This is a month that we as Americans celebrate the Labor we put forth to make a living. We are told not to let Masonry interfere with our Labor. Making the family safe and serving them is a Masons desire. This month also leads us toward fall and the turning of leaves further north. God creates beautiful scenes.

One thing we can do in September is to attend lodge and join in some of the activities, that we as Masons do to help the community. What happens when we take a solemn obligation on the Holy Bible and blatantly fail what we swore to do? We have lied before God and man. What excuse do you use to not do what is ask of you?

There is coming a time that Masonry will go the route of the Church. It is going down and will eventually be no more. What will our worldly system be like then?

Do you know of people your lodge has helped? So, don’t you want to be a part of that work? Remember we are here for the fraternity not for our individual accolades. Learn one place of the work and help out by doing that place.

May God richly bless all my brethren. Let God be Praised!

Right Worshipful and Reverend
Ricky Kilgore, Grand Chaplain

4th of July 2023

Brethren All,

Today as we enjoy the freedom of Independence Day, it becomes more evident that our nation does not understand the price of this freedom. The wicked enjoy more freedom than ever. This nation allows more freedom to hate groups than it does to regular law abiding peoples.

The charter that was signed when this nation became free, as we know, was signed by more Masons than any other pure people. It is with great pleasure that I sit and think about this great act. I am proud that the men that signed this charter did it with great pride themselves.

When we look at our nation’s capital and the beautiful Glorious flag, we should salute with pride what all this means. As we look for strength in this nation is seems to be lacking. Let us all stand as Masons, stand with pride in the nation we fought for and loved dearly.

May GOD richly bless America in 2023 and draw his people back to him. In name of our Great Architect of the Universe may grow stronger.

Right Worshipful and Reverend
Ricky Kilgore, Grand Chaplain

June 2023

Brethren All,

June is the month of sweet brides and happy times. The warmth of summer arrives and in the heart of Masons love and humility should arrive constantly. When times seem so harsh in our country and world, yet the caring of a brother mason is always in the forefront. How many times can one brother stand forth in honesty, humility, and with truth toward the Supreme Architect of the Universe (Our God).

When think of the sunrise on beauty, there is so much beauty in Masonry when it is performed correctly. Why tell a newly made brother, you had a great degree when it was performed with so many mistakes it is embarrassing. Truth is what separates a Mason apart from the community.

Today let us all shine as the June sun and bring the true riches of a Mason to this world that we may all stand in accordance with our rituals.

I love all my brethren.

Right Worshipful and Reverend
Ricky Kilgore, Grand Chaplain

May 2023

Brethren All,

As the month of April has slid by without much notice, the month of May is here. To all my brethren and with love to each of you I declare this to be a month of growth in Masonry. Each day we must realize brings us one day closer to meeting our LORD.

The visitations we had so far have brought us to many, many fine Masons we would never have met. The brotherly Love of Masonry is to be the same as hand in hand to each other. Our obligations are very distinctive. The strawberry winter we have just went through is to show us how our God has designed things to come.

People today want to join masonry because they have heard what a great peace it brings to men. One thing we should remember is that, they are joining us not the other way. Remember today quality is still better than quantity.

Let the light of the Great Lights shine through each of us to those less fortunate. In the name of the Great Architect of the Universe may you read this with Peace.

May God’s Healing come to you all.

Right Worshipful and Reverend
Ricky Kilgore, Grand Chaplain

March 2023

Brethren All,

The month of March is a month in which we all look forward to. This month bring us into our Spring season, which is at times brings bright and cheery. This month nice smile, friendly handshakes and brotherly love stands forth in our hearts.

The pain of this month is brought by one brother disrespecting another brother no matter what group you are in or whether you mean to or not.

Brethren who fish, hunt or play golf can find absolute joy this month. Especially to meet on the square and in meetings of the lodge. This is a time when conferences come greatly enjoyed by all Masons. Special meetings show brothers stand as men in aspects of masonry.

Today let us stand hand in hand as it was spoken of in one of our special reports. My Jesus bring joy to us all. God Bless and may your sins be forgiven.

Right Worshipful and Reverend,
Ricky Kilgore, Grand Chaplain

January 2023

Dear Brethren, 

The month of January is a very special month because it begins the New Year with fresh ideas. God is always here to help us and if we allow him he can make our lodges profit for hope, fervency and zeal. This is the month I pray for all Masons to begin a new day standing together to raise the values of life more and more. We have shifted to far to a woke society and everything else matters more than our happiness and strength.

Today I pray for you all and that you might turn to God for further advice and direction of walk. Please remember your obligations more today than yesterday. God Bless.

Right Worshipful & Reverend Grand Chaplain
Ricky Kilgore