DDGM Messages for 2008-2009

IThe design of Freemasonry is neither for charity nor cultivation of society. Though noble they are incidental to the organization. We must search for truth. Thus, in that search we will find the unity of God and the immortality of the soul.

The degrees of initiation represent the various stages through which the human mind passes. This will show them many difficulties that men must encounter in their progress from ignorance to truth.

As an Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason you searched for light. Then when you think you have it, you find out that it has been lost and you must search on. Therefore, the quest for light continues through out your life.

The chief architect of King Solomon's Temple was and is often referred to as "The Builder." This term is also applied to the Craft, for every speculative mason is as much a builder as was his operative predecessor.

Masons are known as moral builders. As the operative Mason spreads the cement to bind the stone, speculative masons spread brotherly love, relief, and truth to bind men morally and spiritually. The operative builder, builds for a century and the speculative builder, builds for eternity.

This educational organization that we belong to offers and teaches us many things, the truth of morality and justice, that Attitude can determine how we handle difficult situations and with attitude we are what we think and that we must be a source of light not the source of darkness. That we must also have the motivation to take action together and lead this fraternity down that positive path and add value to your life by getting involved and that your own life is the best way to prove to others that you are a Mason.

My experience has shown that Masons are part of an organization that is devoted to helping, without question or embarrassment to the widows, orphans, and those in need.

As a Mason I shall always be happy to number myself among those who uphold those cardinal principles and moral standards of life that are so needed if our organization is to continue on the high level that has been its character from its inception.

Brethren since this is the last Official Visit I would like at this time to thank the members of the 13 lodges in Brant District for the opportunity to act as your District Deputy Grand Master, it has been an honor and privilege and hope that the last three installation will be to the high standards of this district.

To the committee members I would like to also thank you for making that commitment not to myself but to this district in communicating many thoughts and ideas for the brethren to think about and moralize on, it has been a job well done!