Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by Bro Erick Weiss, Freeport #23 and Bristol #74, Maine. To relieve the distressed is a duty incumbent on all, but particularly on Masons, who are linked together by an indissoluble chain of sincere affection. To soothe the unhappy, to sympathize with their misfortunes, to compassionate their miseries and restore peace to their troubled minds is the great aim we have in view. On this basis we form our friendships and establish our connections. Here we find an excellent discussion of this directive found in most, if not all, monitors and ritual books. Enjoy, do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge, and do sympathize.