Feb. 2012

My Brothers,

INTOLERANCE– the arch enemy of Freemasonry. TOLERATION is one of the chief foundation stones of the fraternity and Brotherly Love are ever taught. Notwithstanding, intolerance has and ever has had , its grip upon the brotherhood and insidiously does its silent and undermining work, Human powers are limited, or circumscribed. Man by nature is weak and its largely the creature of early education ; yet no Institution has such resisting power and is of such avail as freemasonry against that great enemy of man, which has destroyed more of the human race than any other evil power.
My brother , let us be sincere and true to our words remember your obligations from the EA , FC and Master Mason.

Fraternally Yours,
Marcelo Valerio WM

 

 

Dec. 2011

Dear Brother, In Masonry, we are taught that a cable tow is a rope, by which the candidate my be led from the lodge, without discovering even the form thereof. It is also defined as health & business permitting. In our obligation, we promised to answer and obey all due signs and regular summonses if within the length of our cable tow. Symbolically, it connects us to the Lodge & to each other. But what is really meant by a cable tow? I would suggest, it is basically a level of commitment, and its length is the ability to participate or contribute to the many events and activities of a Masonic career. This is not meant to imply good or bad, for if a person only has a penny, and he gives a penny, has he not given everything? If he has only a minute, but gives it willingly when needed, has he given any less? We all have obligations, jobs, family or other interests that will demand our attention, and to which Masonry should not interfere. As life changes, so will the length of the cable tow, but remember, the Lodge will not flourish or prosper without you. The important thing is to stay connected, stay committed, and challenge yourself to give that penny.

Fraternally, Carl Del Conte WM