How to be a hero
By W Bro Tom Hitchcock
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ecent times have taken this staple routine from us. Health, legalities, and restrictions have constricted the lifeblood of Freemasonry. However, technology has spliced itself into our masonic routines by enabling us to still meet on our laptops. Of course, there are pitfalls:
An apron is just a cape on backwards! For many of us being a Freemason is lodge. Regularly attending our lodge meetings. Enjoying the South and visiting where possible are the staples of our diet. The basics in which we keep developing and giving back to those who gave us these basics.
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A screen with many faces; bad internet connections; creative yet distracting backgrounds; the ‘techologically challenged’ stumbling and great conversations missed due to mute being enabled by mistake! As handy as this may be, it’s neither a replacement nor ideal. Nor is it suitable for masonic ceremonial. But it is a connection! A band-aid for the monthly routine and masonic fix. A must for many brethren. My mother lodge (The Royal Empire Lodge) opted for the casual approach solely as a way for us to simply chat and catch up. A method to check in on each other and see if anybody needed any help. We regularly had similar numbers online as at our physical meetings – we even raised a (virtual) glass to our sick and absent brethren. This leads me to my opinion of the the reality of Freemasonry. When I go to lodge, I go to give and I give my all, I give my best for all who have taken their time to attend the meeting. Since I give the best I can, I take a lot. I sit back (where I can) and watch
Integrity – Loyalty – Respect Freemason
