Honorificabilitudinitatibus -"the state of being able to achieve honours."
In an organization that espouses a notion of equality among members in particular and humanity in general, it is worth mentioning of the widespread use of Masonic titles and its apparent acceptance. The titles come abound such as religious sounding designation--- Most Worshipful, Right Worshipful to self-styled label as Past Assistant Grand Secretary.
The Fraternity is not immune to this concept. Organized entities such as military, religious or even academia carry out this human pleasure world wide. Like any culture, there are rules when, where, and how honorifics are to be practice. Honorifics are words or terms of respect used when referring a person. Its is given and awarded during the moment as recognition to deserving personage. A manifestation of respect, it is earned and at a times very challenging to own in perpetuity. Those who truly recognize the lessons of the Craft will receive the words with humility and with the same passion of wearing a plain lampskin apron rather than the model bedecked with fancy handwork. Indeed, astute student of the Craft understand that vanity loom to its conclusion when his "weary feet shall come to the end of its toilsome journey."
Masonic Titles – An Observation.
09.09.09
rmolano
HL No. 279
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Greetings brethren!
While reading the latest article of Brother Rudy Olano Masonic Titles – An Observation found in his website Least Letters, Figures or Characters, I was reminded of GM Boy Aniag’s GLP Edicts namely EDICT No. 241 (PROPER WEARING OF APRONS, COLLARS AND JEWELS) and EDICT No. 242 (PROHIBITING THE ADDRESS OF MASONIC OFFICERS BY THEIR TITLES IN PUBLIC OCCASIONS AND PLACES). Both GLP Edicts were not approved during the last ANCOM due to objections raised by those who desired to keep the titles forever despite having been a “past” for several years now.
I can see and feel the wisdom of GM Aniag when he issued these Edicts…..HUMILITY and EQUALITY. Just like which has been posted for years in the main entrance of the GLP which reads “HE WHO ENTERS THIS TEMPLE WILL LEAVE BEHIND HIM ALL HIS WORLDLY POSSESSIONS, TITLES AND STATUS; AND FOR LABORING ON THE LEVEL, HE WILL BE RECOGNIZED AND HENCEFORTH BE DULY INTRODUCED, A PLAIN BROTHER TO ALL, AND FOR ALL SEASONS”.
It is about time that we rethink, internalize and put into practice the true meaning of HUMILITY, BROTHERLY LOVE, RELIEF, TRUTH, EQUALITY, LIBERTY and FRATERNITY which are our continuing commitment to our fraternity and to all mankind.
Together brethren we can do this and make the difference.
Please feel free to repost and send this message to the brethren withersoever dispersed.
May the GAOTU continue to guide and bless all Masons and their families.
With my warmest fraternal embrace.
Bro. Ben Apacible
Kalilayan Lodge No. 37, Lucena City
Araw Lodge No. 18, Manila
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