In a world of quick texts, of “likes,” of images that appear and disappear in an instant, it’s difficult to find the correct mindset to hold onto what is meaningful. In our fraternity, my biggest hope for the present and future is that we continue to look toward our values with reverence because they are what guide us and allow us to navigate this turbulent world with clarity.
Read MoreWe live in a complex world, of struggles and turbulence even in the midst of beauty. Though we all have our own pains, the world is not fair — and there are those who are more vulnerable than others.
Read MoreThe pride that we have for our fraternity and the love that we share with our Brothers are real. Words cannot really do justice to communicate the amazing feelings that we experience from partnering with our Brothers to positively change the world around us. That said, when you see an Illinois Freemason, know that he takes pride in propelling our Illinois Freemasonry Family and communities forward by simply performing one loving act after another.
Read MoreFreemasons have historically fought against racism and inequality and traveled for "foreign countries" embracing every culture, every race and we still are the most diverse fraternity in the world with hundreds of thousands lodges spread all over. We are in every continent of the earth teaching our craft that we are all equals. Freemasons are well known for their tolerance, prudence and understanding.
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