A Message from Our Grand Master in Huntington, Long Island NY
As Masons, we are first and foremost builders. Where once masons built cathedrals and structures of stone, today’s Masons must build structures that connect with others. We must connect with our families, with our communities, and with our fraternity. It is not enough to say that we have built something in the past; we must continue to build today and tomorrow. Our work will never be done.
We must always strive to put the good of the fraternity first. We must strive to be better Masons than those who have gone before us. It is a lifelong challenge to which every one of us must dedicate themselves – Be a Masonic Builder, and build a bridge to others!
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