From the Worshipful Master On Masonic Families We’ve talked and written a lot this year about our Masonic families, and how it’s important to give and receive the support of our Brothers and Sisters in our appendant and concordant organizations. What about our own personal families? Can a Mason be successful without the support of [...]
Read MoreFrom the Worshipful Master On Appendant Bodies In our Blue Lodge, we have three degrees of Masonry – Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft and Master Mason. After you get these degrees, you are a “full†Master Mason. There is no more light than can be conferred upon you in a Blue Lodge, or a Lodge of Master [...]
Read MoreFrom the Worshipful Master Volume of Sacred Law vs. the Holy Bible Volume of Sacred Law vs. the Holy Bible The three great lights of Freemasonry are the Holy Bible, Square and Compasses. The Holy Bible is given to us as a rule and guide of our faith. But what happens if the Holy Bible [...]
Read MoreFrom the Worshipful Master Our Masonic Families The one thing Freemasonry gives men that they might not have elsewhere is a large extended family. Within our Masonic Families, we have a group of brothers and sisters that we know we can always reach out to for assistance, whether that assistance be with an issue or [...]
Read MoreFrom the Worshipful Master Brotherly Love We learn that the three principle tenants of Freemasonry are Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. This month, we explore the first tenant, Brotherly Love. What does that mean to us? Freemasonry gives you a band of friends or Brothers that you know will always be there for you. You [...]
Read MoreFrom the Worshipful Master One Goal This year, I feel a major goal of Wayfarers is having greater activity. While obviously bringing in new Masons is a major, major priority, I feel it is as important, if not more, to increase the activity of the men in the lodge. Beginning in 2019, Tuesday night is [...]
Read MoreFrom the Worshipful Master The year in review. I have found this past year both rewarding and challenging to myself. To be the Master of Wayfarers Lodge 50 has to be one of the best experiences I have ever done. The way the members come together is a testament to the teachings of Freemasonry. I [...]
Read MoreFrom the Worshipful Master Masonic advice to myself. Masonic advice to myself, would to be more attentive to my surroundings. See what others are going through and work together to help take care of what needs done. To be more patient with others. To be less critical of myself for things that are not tended [...]
Read MoreFrom the Worshipful Master Where I would like to see Wayfarers Lodge #50 in the next five years. Having our attendance increased by new members and the return of many members who are not attending much anymore. The lodge is financially sound with income from fundraisers and memberships. A strong line of officers focused on [...]
Read MoreFrom the Worshipful Master The Masonic Family The Masonic family is a loosely defined grouping of those with practices and beliefs complementary to Freemasonry that also either restricts their membership to regular Freemasons in good standing or to relatives of regular Freemasons in good standing. Those organizations restricted to Freemasons are generally termed concordant while [...]
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