In this episode, we have wonderful discussion on two of the four Cardinal Virtues - those of Justice & Fortitude and how we interrupt them.  We talk about society, how that affects our virtues, how culture affects the virtues and how they live them, and how we can incorporate them into our daily lives.

by George M. Free

What makes a man a Mason, O brother of mine?

It isn’t the due guard, nor is it the sign,

It isn’t the jewel which hangs on your breast

It isn’t the apron in which you are dressed

It isn’t the step, nor the token, nor the grip,

Nor lectures that fluently flow from the lip,

Nor yet the possession of that mystic word

On five points of fellowship duly conferred.

Though these are essential, desirable, fine,

They don’t make a Mason, O brother of mine.

That you to your sworn obligation are true

'Tis that, brother mine, makes a Mason of you.

Secure in your heart you must safeguard and trust,

With lodge and with brother be honest and just,

Assist the deserving who cry in their need,

Be chaste in your thought, in your word and your deed.

Support he who falters, with hope banish fear,

And whisper advice in an erring one’s ear.

Then will the Great Lights on your path brightly shine,

And you’ll be a Mason, O brother of mine.

Your use of life’s hours by the gauge you must try,

The gavel of vices with courage apply;

Your walk must be upright, as shown by the plumb,

On the level, to bourn whence no travelers come,

The Book of your faith be the rule and the guide,

The compass your passions shut safely inside;

The stone which the Architect placed in your care

Must pass the strict test of His unerring square.

And then you will meet

with approval divine,

And you’ll be a Mason,

O brother of mine.

Opening Music:

Dancing in the Rain, by Melia Astin

Closing Music:

Auld Land Syne,  written in 1788 by Scottish poet Robert Burns and performed by The U.S. Marine Corps Band

Transition Music:

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