Alhambra Masonic Lodge no. 322

From the South

February 2012

Brethren,

An emblem of innocence
And the badge of a Mason

We have all heard these words spoken to us upon the presentation of our Lambskin apron. The first degree lecture also reminds us that "he therefore who wears the Lambskin as a badge of Mason is continually reminded of that purity of life and conduct so essentially necessary to gaining admission into the celestial lodge above".

We may have also heard these words as well-"You only wear this apron four times in your life-Initliation, Passing, Raising, and when you die." Only four times! No more and no less.

Is this actually true? How can it be that the badge of a Mason-a true mark of distinction-is not worn daily? While we may not physically wear the Lambskin daily; it should be a great influence our actions as we should be symbolically wearing it to remind ourselves of our conduct and how the world sees us.

While the working tools of the craft provide us with ilessons and directions for leading our lives, when we are finally lead to the "celestial lodge above" the only thing we take with us is our apron.

So I ask you are your thoughts and actions keeping to the Masonic obligations which the apron represents?

Fraternally,

Anthony M Castaneda Jr.

Junior Warden