Well Done my Brother, “I congratulate you upon becoming a Master Mason and such commend you to the kind care, love and protection of all Master Masons whether dispersed, the eyes of the Fraternity are now upon you…..”Path of a Master Mason
In your journey through the three degrees of Symbolic Masonry and as you have learned the proficiency lecture for each degree, no doubt many questions have arise concerning the meaning of the ritualistic ceremonies, the historical implication and the "why" of the legends of Freemasonry.
Many believe the Sublime Degree of Master Mason to be the ultimate degree of Freemasonry and that all others are added and explanatory. However, most students of Freemasonry agree that the story of the Craft as presented in the three degrees is incomplete.
On the union of the Grand Lodges in 1813, a part of the compact of the union read, "Ancient Craft Masonry consists of three degrees and no more, namely, those of the Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft and Master Mason including the Holy Royal Arch."
We trust that as a newly made Master Mason you have been intrigued by the lessons and mysteries of Freemasonry which you have thus far received and that you will in due time investigate those available in the York Rite of Freemasonry in order to complete your Masonic knowledge.
--adapted from Information for Master Masons, Educational Bureau, General Grand Chapter, R.A.M
Many believe the Sublime Degree of Master Mason to be the ultimate degree of Freemasonry and that all others are added and explanatory. However, most students of Freemasonry agree that the story of the Craft as presented in the three degrees is incomplete.
On the union of the Grand Lodges in 1813, a part of the compact of the union read, "Ancient Craft Masonry consists of three degrees and no more, namely, those of the Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft and Master Mason including the Holy Royal Arch."
We trust that as a newly made Master Mason you have been intrigued by the lessons and mysteries of Freemasonry which you have thus far received and that you will in due time investigate those available in the York Rite of Freemasonry in order to complete your Masonic knowledge.
--adapted from Information for Master Masons, Educational Bureau, General Grand Chapter, R.A.M
I encourage you my Brother, to continue your travel, to take advantage of what is being offered, to improve yourself and seek further light in Freemasonry which unfortunately not a popular path taken by most of the Brethren once they received the “Sublime Degree of Master Mason.” There are so many questions to ask and waiting answers to be found… too few grains of sand within the hourglass to really know what we really …in search of…
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RmOlano
08Apr08
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