A Junior Deacon and a Visiting Brother
A Lodge in the National Capital Region was unexpectedly visited by a foreign Masonic dignitary. The Junior Deacon told the Worshipful Master : "Worshipful Master, there is an alarm at the door", and the Worshipful Master said, "Attend the alarm and report your findings".
When he opened the door, the Junior Deacon saw, to his amazement, a Brother impeccably clad with an elaborate apron and jewels. The Tyler being slow in answering for the visiting Brother, the latter solemnly said, "I am Brother John Smith, Past Master of my Lodge, Past Grand Master of Masons in our Grand Jurisdiction, Past Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite in the Northern Jurisdiction of the United States, York Rite Legion of Honor Awardee, and Imperial Potentate of Shrine Temples in North America. I humbly request an audience with your Worshipful Master."
Hearing the visiting Brother's words and awed by his apron, jewels and titles, the Junior Deacon immediately closed the door, returned to his post, and said tremendously, "Worshipful Master, the Grand Architect of the Universe is at the door and desires admission into the Lodge!"
Keep it Under Your Hat
The Lodge had just opened. As the Master looked around the Lodge room, he noticed a brother on the back row over in the southwest corner who was wearing a hat. Not wanting to embarrass the brother, the Master called on the Senior Deacon to quietly ascertain why the brother was wearing a hat. After whispered conversation with the offending brother, the Senior Deacon reported back to the Master. He said that the brother was overjoyed to be asked. It was the third time he had attended that Lodge, and this was the first time anyone had spoken to him. - At Refreshment (1987) by Ill. Steward M. L. Pollard
Source : The Cabletow, March-April 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Masonic Educational Tidbit
Question : What is meant by "travel in foreign countries"?
Answer : The ancient operative brethren desired to become Master, so when they travelled in foreign countries they could still practice their craft. Speculative Freemasons desire to "travel in foreign countries" and study their craft so that they may receive such instructions to enable them to receive Master Mason's wages. But "foreign countries" do not mean to us the various geographical and political divisions of the world. It is to us a symbol. Like all the rest of the symbol, it has more than one interpretation. But unlike the other, it is not very difficult to trace or understand.
Freemasonry itself is the first "foreign countries" within it. There are the foreign countries of philosophy, of jurisprudence, of history. No Freemason is really worth of the nae who does not understand something of how his new land governed, of what it stands for and why. There is also the foreign country of symbolism.
As a Master Mason, he has the right to travel in all the foreign countries of Freemasonry. One will find the gateways to those lands in the library, in the study club, in the books and magazines and most and best of all, in the quiet hours alone, when what he has read and learned comes back to him to be pondered over.
Question : Why is the Acacia an emblem of Immortality?
Answer : The Acacia is the "Shittah" wood referred to in the Old Testament. It has the peculiar property of seeming to have everlasting life. Bare beams of wood have been known to put forth fresh sprout. Thus, it was easily established as the symbol of resurrection and life everlasting.
Question : What are Masonic "Landmarks"?
Answer : According to Dr. Albert G. Mackey, they are "those peculiar marks of distinction by which we are separated from the profane (non-Masonic) world and by which we are enabled to designate our inheritance as the "Sons of Light". The universal language and laws of Masonry are Landmarks, but not the local ceremonies, laws and usages. Mackey lists 25 Landmarks. These are given in our Masonic Law Book.
Question : What is the Lion of the Tribe of Judah?
Answer : Judah was symbolized as a lion in his father's deathbed blessing. The Lion was upon the standard of the large and powerful tribe of Judah. "Lion of the Tribe of Judah" was one of Solomon's titles. It is the Christian interpretation of the phrase which springs from Revelation V : "Behold, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof."
Question : What is a Masonic "Charge"?
Answer : At an appropriate place in the ceremonies of each degree, the candidate receives a concise summary of his new duties and responsibilities; and he is "charge" or exhorted to perform them in a creditable manner.
Source : Iligan Lodge No. 207 Bulletin and Notice of Meeting August 21, 2010
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Answer : The ancient operative brethren desired to become Master, so when they travelled in foreign countries they could still practice their craft. Speculative Freemasons desire to "travel in foreign countries" and study their craft so that they may receive such instructions to enable them to receive Master Mason's wages. But "foreign countries" do not mean to us the various geographical and political divisions of the world. It is to us a symbol. Like all the rest of the symbol, it has more than one interpretation. But unlike the other, it is not very difficult to trace or understand.
Freemasonry itself is the first "foreign countries" within it. There are the foreign countries of philosophy, of jurisprudence, of history. No Freemason is really worth of the nae who does not understand something of how his new land governed, of what it stands for and why. There is also the foreign country of symbolism.
As a Master Mason, he has the right to travel in all the foreign countries of Freemasonry. One will find the gateways to those lands in the library, in the study club, in the books and magazines and most and best of all, in the quiet hours alone, when what he has read and learned comes back to him to be pondered over.
Question : Why is the Acacia an emblem of Immortality?
Answer : The Acacia is the "Shittah" wood referred to in the Old Testament. It has the peculiar property of seeming to have everlasting life. Bare beams of wood have been known to put forth fresh sprout. Thus, it was easily established as the symbol of resurrection and life everlasting.
Question : What are Masonic "Landmarks"?
Answer : According to Dr. Albert G. Mackey, they are "those peculiar marks of distinction by which we are separated from the profane (non-Masonic) world and by which we are enabled to designate our inheritance as the "Sons of Light". The universal language and laws of Masonry are Landmarks, but not the local ceremonies, laws and usages. Mackey lists 25 Landmarks. These are given in our Masonic Law Book.
Question : What is the Lion of the Tribe of Judah?
Answer : Judah was symbolized as a lion in his father's deathbed blessing. The Lion was upon the standard of the large and powerful tribe of Judah. "Lion of the Tribe of Judah" was one of Solomon's titles. It is the Christian interpretation of the phrase which springs from Revelation V : "Behold, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof."
Question : What is a Masonic "Charge"?
Answer : At an appropriate place in the ceremonies of each degree, the candidate receives a concise summary of his new duties and responsibilities; and he is "charge" or exhorted to perform them in a creditable manner.
Source : Iligan Lodge No. 207 Bulletin and Notice of Meeting August 21, 2010
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"You can catch yourself entertaining habitually certain ideas and setting others aside; and that, I think, is where our personal destinies are largely decided." - Alfred North Whitehead
Friday, August 20, 2010
Message from the Worshipful Master - August 21, 2010
Greetings my brother,
Thank you - seems inadequate to express my deep gratitude to everyone who helped and contributed to the success of our district project Masonry: FYI last July 31st. The enthusiastic effort of many brethren and sisters of inviting friends and guests was responsible for the huge turn-out: 125 in attendance. And they were not disappointed for they were informed, enlightened and entertained by four of our most knowledgeable and erudite Freemasons: WB Vic Mariano, VW Warly Sanguila, VW Roy Trinidad and VW Fem Calio. And just as the open forum was becoming more exciting with the audience earnestly participating. I had to end the program because we had exceeded our time by one hour already. My thanks also to the Masters of the other Lodges for their unstinted support and to all brethren who attended, specially those who performed as lodge officers. Most of all, my thanks to the project chairman, WB Vic Mariano for acceding to my suggestion of reviving this activity after a lapse of about eight years, and to our DDGM VW Ben Alipio, for his trust and all out support.
In the spirit of cooperation and collaboration, I would like to urge the brethren to also extend their support to the forthcoming district activities: Walk For Your Health on Saturday morning of August 21 with Manticao Lodge 243 as lead lodge and Novatos Golf on Sunday, August 22nd with Maranaw Lodge 111 as the lead lodge. Let us practice outside the lodge the Masonic Fellowship that we so proudly talked about during the bring a friend program. Let us support and participate in all of our district and lodge activities. See ya...
- WB Oscar V. Badelles
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AGENDA FOR THE STATED MEETING AUGUST 21, 2010
5:00 P.M. OPENING OF LODGE OF MASTER MASONS
5:30 P.M. MAIN BUSINESS
* Reading & Approval of the Minutes of Last Stated Meeting
* Reading & Approval of Secretary's Financial Report
* Reading & Approval of Treasurer's Report
* Reading of Communications
6:00 P.M. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
* Bring-A-Friend - WB Victor G. Mariano
* Sister Lodge Visitation - Bro. Jaime P. Magnetico
6:30 P.M. MASONIC EDUCATION
"Our Glorious Past and Deplorable Present" - VW Moises G. Dalisay, Jr.
6:40 P.M. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF VISITING BRETHREN -
6:45 P.M. Messages / Commentaries Visiting WMs, GLI, DGLs, and DDGM
6:50 P.M. CLOSING OF THE LODGE
7:00 P.M. Fraternal Dinner
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PLEASE BE REMINDED OF THE FOLLOWING DISTRICT ACTIVITIES:
* WALK FOR YOUR HEALTH @ UDLMC, SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2010 @ 5:30 A.M.
* NOVATOS GOLF @ GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB OF ILIGAN, TIPANOY ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2010 @ 7:00 A.M.
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GREETINGS to our AUGUST BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS:
WB Mervin C. Salazar - August 4
Bro. Jose B. Montejo, Jr. - August 7
Bro. Rainato L. Sy - August 11
Bro. Angelo Guisseppi C. Loceo - August 14
VW Dominic W. Siao - August 30
FELICITATIONS also to the love birds of Iligan Lodge on their WEDDING ANNIVERSARY:
Bro. Angelo Guisseppi & Sis. Patricia Loceo - August 23
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"In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves." - Thomas Carlyle
Thank you - seems inadequate to express my deep gratitude to everyone who helped and contributed to the success of our district project Masonry: FYI last July 31st. The enthusiastic effort of many brethren and sisters of inviting friends and guests was responsible for the huge turn-out: 125 in attendance. And they were not disappointed for they were informed, enlightened and entertained by four of our most knowledgeable and erudite Freemasons: WB Vic Mariano, VW Warly Sanguila, VW Roy Trinidad and VW Fem Calio. And just as the open forum was becoming more exciting with the audience earnestly participating. I had to end the program because we had exceeded our time by one hour already. My thanks also to the Masters of the other Lodges for their unstinted support and to all brethren who attended, specially those who performed as lodge officers. Most of all, my thanks to the project chairman, WB Vic Mariano for acceding to my suggestion of reviving this activity after a lapse of about eight years, and to our DDGM VW Ben Alipio, for his trust and all out support.
In the spirit of cooperation and collaboration, I would like to urge the brethren to also extend their support to the forthcoming district activities: Walk For Your Health on Saturday morning of August 21 with Manticao Lodge 243 as lead lodge and Novatos Golf on Sunday, August 22nd with Maranaw Lodge 111 as the lead lodge. Let us practice outside the lodge the Masonic Fellowship that we so proudly talked about during the bring a friend program. Let us support and participate in all of our district and lodge activities. See ya...
- WB Oscar V. Badelles
* * * * *
AGENDA FOR THE STATED MEETING AUGUST 21, 2010
5:00 P.M. OPENING OF LODGE OF MASTER MASONS
5:30 P.M. MAIN BUSINESS
* Reading & Approval of the Minutes of Last Stated Meeting
* Reading & Approval of Secretary's Financial Report
* Reading & Approval of Treasurer's Report
* Reading of Communications
6:00 P.M. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
* Bring-A-Friend - WB Victor G. Mariano
* Sister Lodge Visitation - Bro. Jaime P. Magnetico
6:30 P.M. MASONIC EDUCATION
"Our Glorious Past and Deplorable Present" - VW Moises G. Dalisay, Jr.
6:40 P.M. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF VISITING BRETHREN -
6:45 P.M. Messages / Commentaries Visiting WMs, GLI, DGLs, and DDGM
6:50 P.M. CLOSING OF THE LODGE
7:00 P.M. Fraternal Dinner
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PLEASE BE REMINDED OF THE FOLLOWING DISTRICT ACTIVITIES:
* WALK FOR YOUR HEALTH @ UDLMC, SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2010 @ 5:30 A.M.
* NOVATOS GOLF @ GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB OF ILIGAN, TIPANOY ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2010 @ 7:00 A.M.
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GREETINGS to our AUGUST BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS:
WB Mervin C. Salazar - August 4
Bro. Jose B. Montejo, Jr. - August 7
Bro. Rainato L. Sy - August 11
Bro. Angelo Guisseppi C. Loceo - August 14
VW Dominic W. Siao - August 30
FELICITATIONS also to the love birds of Iligan Lodge on their WEDDING ANNIVERSARY:
Bro. Angelo Guisseppi & Sis. Patricia Loceo - August 23
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"In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves." - Thomas Carlyle
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