Burx Norrod grew up in Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe), and later moved with his family to Maui following the Rhodesian Bush War. Inspired by his father—a U.S. Marine and former member of the Rhodesian SAS—Burx joined the United States Marine Corps and traveled extensively across the U.S. and Asia.

 After his military service, he built a career in sales and mortgage lending, ultimately becoming one of the nation’s top-producing mortgage brokers. Along the way, he developed a passion for writing and has since compiled multiple books focused on personal growth, symbolism, and self-mastery.

 Burx joined Freemasonry in 2012, where he immersed himself in esoteric education and ritual work, later becoming a 32° Scottish Rite Mason and Shriner, as well as a 3rd Degree member of the Ordo Templi Orientis.

He currently resides in Albuquerque, where he continues his work in mortgage lending, writing, and firearm instruction, while actively participating in shooting sports and traveling. 

Freemasonry is at a turning point.

Membership has declined. Meetings have become routine. And too often, the very elements that once made the Craft powerful—ritual work and education—have been neglected.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

In Pillars of Freemasonry, author and Past Master Burx Norrod delivers a practical and thought-provoking guide to restoring the strength, purpose, and relevance of the lodge experience.

This book goes beyond theory and provides real, actionable strategies for Masons who want to make a difference in their lodges today.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• Why ritual work is the foundation of a powerful Masonic experience—and how to master it

• Proven techniques to memorize and deliver ritual with confidence and impact

• How to bring back meaningful Masonic education that inspires and engages members

• A wide range of ready-to-use presentation ideas for lodge meetings

• Practical steps to increase member involvement, retention, and growth

Freemasonry was never meant to be just another meeting—it was meant to be an experience that transforms men.

This book is a call to action for every Mason who believes in the future of the Craft and is ready to help build it.