Cabletow 4th issue - GM Ebdane - Grand Lodge of the Philippines

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laws, and to improve public morals … And Masonry cannot cease to
labor in the cause of social progress without ceasing to be true to
itself, without ceasing to be Masonry.”
Masonry in action is actively exercising charity, which includes forgiving wrongs
done to us, alleviating sufferings, sympathizing with the sorrows of others, and
relieving necessities and destitution. (Ibid., p. 147).
Yes, dear brethren, our beloved Fraternity requires and expects each one of us,
its initiates or votaries, to do something, within and according to his means, and
there is no one of us who cannot do something, if not alone, then by combination
and association. (Ibid., p. 179).
States Ill. Pike still: “Life is real, and is earnest, and it is full of duties to be
performed. It is the beginning of our immortality…” (Ibid., p. 251).
We must, therefore, demonstrate our deep interest in, as well as our sincere
affection for, the world by working for its amelioration, so that it will be our portion
to hear from the Supreme Judge the welcome words, “Well done, ye good and
faithful servants; enter ye into the joy of your Lord.”
In Conclusion
I convey sincerest fraternal thanks to MW Jun Ebdane for giving me the opportunity
and privilege to be of service to you, dear brethren, and your families as our Grand
Lodge’s Senior Grand Lecturer.
I also convey my deep gratitude to all Junior Grand Lecturers, District Grand
Lecturers, and Lodge Lecturers for their support and cooperation in the
implementation of our Masonic Education Lecture Program for the Masonic year
about to come to a close.
I hope to see you, dear brethren, at the Ancom in Cebu City, where I will give
you a full report of things done during my watch as SGL.
Finally, I want to express my great joy to be given the chance to maintain a
column in this official quarterly publication of our Grand Lodge.
What is the purpose of Freemasonry?
To create in the world a band of men to whom others may look for
example and inspiration – men who others will say are men of honor,
virtue and charitable feelings.
– CHIEF JUSTICE MANUEL V. MORAN
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