Building Up The Lodge

The mythical beginnings of our fraternity date back to the Bible. In the great buildings of the Old Testament, most notably the Temple Of Solomon in Jerusalem. The Temple has a great signifigance to Masonry as a whole, and is a key symbol in the lodge. The Temple of Solomon is the backdrop of the Hiramic Legend and as well as an important location in that sacred volume of law that rests upon our altar.

Operative Freemasons continued this tradition by building many churches in Europe. Speculative Masons have done so by building good, solid, moral foundations in men. This vital tenet and tradition of our ancient order is as vital today as it was in antiquity.

It is up to us now to ensure that we continue to pursue this great tradition into the future and ensure it's survival for the future generations that will come. The sincere bonds of affection that are created in Freemasonry are special and sacred and we are truly blessed by the Great Architect of the Universe for those bonds we share.

But we are not lost in myth. We are real, flesh and blood, right her in front of your face. Living life as we do. But as we look back into the mists of time and legend for our own heritage we must remember always to be in connection with the traditions of Masons past. We must remember we are a continuation of what was built by our Brothers before us.

As Masons, we should be enriching ourselves with our shared heritage and common bonds. Building our bonds as Brothers, and allowing this to make our modern Freemasonry flourish. The benefit of the lodge is something that all Brothers should remember.

Much Love Brothers.