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UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND TEMPORARY EMERGENCY MEASURES for COVID-19 These provisions shall come into effect in England on 7 October 2020 at 12.01 a.m., and in Wales when circumstances so require, and shall cease to apply after 31 December 2021 or such earlier date as the Grand Master, or the Pro Grand Master on his behalf, shall direct. Temporary Suspension by a Lodge of its Meetings 1. The Master of a Lodge (or, in the case of a Lodge to which Rule 110 applies, the Deputy Master) may, with the written agreement of not less than two-thirds of the subscribing members of the Lodge, give notice to the Metropolitan or Provincial Grand Master having jurisdiction over the Lodge (or, in the case of an unattached Lodge in London subject to the direct jurisdiction of the Grand Master, the Grand Secretary) stating that it is the wish of a majority of the members that the Lodge suspend its meetings voluntarily for a period of not more than three months as specified in the notice. 2. The Metropolitan or Provincial Grand Master or the Grand Secretary as the case may be shall as soon as practicable acknowledge receipt of the notice. On receipt of such acknowledgement the voluntary suspension shall take effect and the Lodge shall not meet again until the end of the period specified in the notice, unless the Metropolitan or Provincial Grand Master or the Grand Secretary as the case may be, on receipt of a further notice sent by the Master (or Deputy Master) with the written agreement of not less than two-thirds of the subscribing members of the Lodge, permits otherwise. 3. For the purposes of paragraphs 1 and 2: (a) The Master (or Deputy Master) of his own motion may, and on the written request of not fewer than five subscribing members of the Lodge shall, write to all the subscribing members of the Lodge with a view to ascertaining whether a majority of not less than twothirds agree to his giving notice to the Metropolitan or Provincial Grand Master or the Grand Secretary as the case may be notifying him of the wish of a majority of the members to suspend meetings of the Lodge or seeking permission to resume such meetings before the end of the specified period. (b) The written agreement of a member may be given either in a letter, sent by post or delivered by hand, bearing his signature, or by an e-mail communication. Such a letter may be signed by more than one member, but any e-mail communication shall be treated as the agreement only of the member from whose e-mail address it is sent. (c) The notice to the Metropolitan or Provincial Grand Master or the Grand Secretary (as the case may be and whether notifying him of the wish of a majority of the members to suspend meetings or seeking permission to resume meetings before the end of the specified period) may be given either in a letter, sent by post or delivered by hand, dated and bearing the Master’s signature, or by an e-mail communication, and shall include the statement that it is given “with the written agreement of not less than two-thirds of the subscribing members of ……. Lodge, No. ….”. (d) The provisions of Rule 119(a) shall apply in the situations therein described. 4. There shall be no limit on the number of occasions on which notices may be given under paragraphs 1 and 2. Conduct of administrative business by video-conferencing facilities 5. Whenever the agenda on the summons for a meeting of a Lodge shall include one or more items of administrative business, any subscribing member of the Lodge may, by written notice given to the Secretary of the Lodge not less than 72 hours before the time for which the meeting has been summoned, require that such business be first considered out of Lodge in an audio/video-conferencing facility, and upon such notice having been received the provisions of this paragraph shall apply. (a) Adequate notice shall be given to all subscribing members of the Lodge that, after the meeting has been opened, it will be Called-Off so that they can participate in an audio/video conference out of Lodge, together with full details (including telephone as an alternative method of participation for those without access to a computer) to enable them to do so. (b) The audio/video conferencing facility shall be password protected. (c) Those members participating from a remote location shall use their best endeavours to ensure that no other person (not being a member of the Lodge) has access to the audio/video conference. (d) Immediately after the Lodge has been opened and any dispensations and minutes dealt with in the normal manner, it shall be Called-Off and those members not physically present in person shall be admitted to the audio/video conference. The administrative business set out on the summons and, if the meeting is a regular meeting, any business that would normally be dealt with on the Risings (other than business that is not permitted by paragraph 6 to be transacted at a meeting to which the provisions of this paragraph 5 apply) shall then be discussed and dealt with and (where applicable) the collective will in relation thereto of those participating shall be ascertained (if necessary by a vote) by the Master (or Deputy Master) and recorded. The audio/video conferencing facility shall then be discontinued. The Lodge shall be Called-On. The Master (or Deputy Master) shall declare the collective will of the Lodge in relation to the administrative business set out on the summons and the business that would normally have been dealt with on the Risings (other than business that is not permitted to be transacted at the meeting) to be in accordance with that ascertained and recorded in the course of the audio/video conference; there shall be no further discussion of that business; and the Master’s (or Deputy Master’s declaration shall stand as the decision of the Lodge in relation to it. Any ceremony for which the summons provides shall then be carried out. The Lodge shall be closed in the normal manner. (e) No ritual or ceremonial shall be carried out during the audio/video conference; and no administrative business shall be transacted after the audio/video conference has been discontinued and the Lodge Called-On. (f) The provisions of this paragraph shall override, but only to the extent necessary for their effective application, the Edict of the Grand Lodge relating to Photography, Mobile Telephones and Social Media. 6. (a) No item of business which is required by any Rule in the Book of Constitutions or any by-law of the Lodge to be decided by a ballot shall be transacted at a meeting to which the provisions of paragraph 5 apply. (b) In any event (and whether or not the provisions of paragraph 5 would otherwise apply), unless the summons and any supplement thereto has been sent in time to reach all subscribing members resident in England and Wales, the Channel Isles and/or the Isle of Man not later than five clear days before the meeting no item of administrative business of which notice is required by any Rule in the Book of Constitutions, any Edict of the Grand Lodge; or any by-law of the Lodge to be given on the summons for the meeting shall be transacted at the meeting. #UGLE #COVID19 #United #Grand #Lodge #England #Emergency

Franc-Maçonnerie - Foi eleita como Presidente e #Grande #Maîtrise, a Irmã Marie-Claude Kervella-Boux | GLFF A Grande Loja Feminina da França na impossibilidade de se reunir numa Assembleia presencial, optou pela desmaterialização da referida reunião. Foi eleita como Presidente e #Grande #Maîtrise, a Irmã Marie-Claude Kervella-Boux, que cumprirá um terceiro mandato. Obteve 96,56 por cento dos votos. A Grã-Mestre Marie-Claude Kervella-Boux tem promovido reuniões por videoconferência com o Conselho Federal. Nos tempos da pandemia, as Comissões trabalharam, arduamente, tendo obtido muitos contribuições e com base no tema: Resistência, Renascimento, Resiliência. Os trabalhos serão editados. Os nossos Parabéns à Grã-Mestre, ao Conselho Federal e a todas as irmãs da Grande Loja Feminina da França. #Marie #Claude #Kervella #Boux #GLFF

Maçonaria - NOTA DE FALECIMENTO: NILTON MASI CACCÁOS | Grande Oriente Paulista O Grande Oriente Paulista encontra-se pesaroso e consternado com o falecimento do Pod∴ Ir∴ NILTON MASI CACCÁOS. A trajetória do Ir∴ Caccáos se entrelaça com a própria história do Grande Oriente Paulista. Tendo sido Deputado, assim como presidido a Poderosa Assembléia Legislativa, teve uma trajetória de destaque em prol da Maçonaria em geral e do Grande Oriente Paulista em Particular. Que o Grande Arquiteto do Universo console os corações dos familiares, amigos e irmãos dessa perda irreparável. #Oriente #Eterno #GOP #Grande #Oriente #Paulista

Freimaurerei Die Freimaurerei ist eine Jahrhunderte alte Bruderschaft. Ihr Brauchtum geht auf die europäischen Dombauhütten des 16. Jahrhunderts zurück. Ihre heutige Form erlangte die Freimaurerei während des späten 18. Jahrhunderts in England, worauf sie sich in kurzer Zeit in der westlichen Welt ausbreitete. Freimaurerei zielt auf Selbsterkenntnis und darauf aufbauend auf die Weiterentwicklung und Veredlung der eigenen Persönlichkeit ab. Freiheit, Gleichheit, Brüderlichkeit und Toleranz gehören zum Wertekanon der Freimaurer, ebenso das Handeln nach Vernunft und Gewissen. Die Freimaurerei beruht im Wesentlichen auf drei Funktionen, die in dieser Kombination auch ausschließlich von ihr angeboten werden: Die soziale Funktion, Menschen über Standesgrenzen hinweg als Mitmenschen, als Brüder zusammenzuführen. Freimaurer bezeichnen sich gegenseitig als Brüder. Damit ist offensichtlich nicht eine biologische Bruderschaft gemeint, sondern die Erkenntnis, dass wir alle Geschöpfe eines Höchsten Wesens sind, das wir als Gott bezeichnen, und in einem größeren Zusammenhang zu wirken haben. Regelmäßiges Treffen über viele Jahre verstärkt diesen brüderlichen Zusammenhalt. Die ideologisch-geistesgeschichtliche Funktion, Menschen dazu aufzufordern, sich der eigenen Vernunft zu bedienen und sich am eigenen Gewissen zu orientieren. Die religiöse Funktion, Menschen auf durch ein auf alten Wurzeln beruhendes Symbolsystem eine optimistisch-positive Einstellung zu sich selbst, zum Kosmos und zur Transzendenz zu vermitteln. Die religiöse Funktion entfaltet sich durch die Auseinandersetzung mit den Ritualen und Symbolen. Religion ist hier wörtlich als ein sich „Zurückbeziehen“ auf höhere Prinzipien zu verstehen. Dieses dreifache Angebot ist nach wie vor aktuell wegen der gesellschaftlichen Umschichtungen, die wir beobachten, durch den Wandel vieler Werte und durch das Aufkommen neuer Bedrohungen der Menschheit und Menschlichkeit, sowohl in der Lebenswirklichkeit des einzelnen, als auch in der gesellschaftlichen und sogar globalen Dimension (Höhmann 2003). Die Wirkungsweise der Freimaurerei befindet sich in einem Spannungsfeld zwischen nicht rationalen und rationalen Funktionen. Idealerweise sollte sich jeder Bruder mit gleicher Intensität allen drei Funktionen widmen. Die Individualität der Brüder, die gewollt ist und in den Logen gefördert wird, führt aber dazu, dass jeder seine eigenen Schwerpunkte setzt und auslebt. Wichtig für die eigene Entwicklung ist nur, dass keine der Funktionen gänzlich vernachlässigt wird. So ist eine Freimaurerloge, die kleinste Organisationseinheit der Freimaurerei, eine Gemeinschaft von „Ungleichen“ und ein Ort der Begegnung, an dem die ethische Praxis geübt werden kann, mit Andersdenkenden von einander lernend und tolerant den Weg zur eigenen Vervollkommnung zu gehen. #Freimaurerei

Maçonaria - Aprendiz trabalhando a pedra bruta | Terminologias maçónicas extraídas do dicionário da Grande Loja Nacional Portuguesa Aprendiz – Titulo atribuído no 1º grau de todos os ritos maçónicos. O Aprendiz é o estagiário, o que inicia a aprendizagem. O Maçon ao iniciar os seus primeiros passos na Maçonaria, representa a fragilidade e carece de protecção, ensino e apoio constantes. – In, Dicionário Termos Maçónicos da GLNP Pedra Bruta – Uma pedra bruta apresenta as imperfeições. Esta pedra é o símbolo das imperfeições e, como a maçonaria é espiritualista, a pedra bruta representa as imperfeições do espírito que o maçon vai fazer por corrigir. Estas imperfeições devem-se à juventude, características próprias do Homem que não domina as paixões, os impulsos. – In, Dicionário de Termos Maçónicos da GLNP. *** Esquadro, Compasso e Livro Sagrado (as três luzes da Maçonaria) Esquadro – O esquadro representa o resultado da união entre a linha horizontal e a linha vertical. Representa a harmonia indispensável ao Obreiro (ao maçon) para que possa realizar o seu trabalho em harmonia e equilíbrio. O esquadro significa a rectidão e a disciplina sobre a matéria, sobre as vontades humanas. Com o esquadro, o mestre maçon já executa a construção do Templo, na procura incessante da Verdade. – In, Dicionário dos Termos Maçónicos da GLNP. Compasso – Representa o símbolo de medir o espírito, nas diversas formas de pensamento do relativo (circulo). Quanto mais se abrirem os seus braços, maior será a acção do espírito sobre a matéria. Ora, se o espírito predomina sobre a matéria, o compasso assim se coloca ou não sobre o esquadro, que se inicia no 1º ao 3º grau. In, Dicionário dos Termos Maçónicos da GLNP. (Ágape na Grande Loja Nacional Portuguesa) #GLNP #Grande #Loja #Nacional #Portuguesa

Maçonaria - Maçons de Vegesack abrem as portas da sua sede Klaus Horneffer juntou-se aos maçons em 1956. Aos 19 anos de idade, foi o fundador de uma loja em Bremen, na Alemanha, Vão abrir as suas portas e haverá uma palestra realizada por Klaus, sob o título "Maçonaria, hoje e amanhã", como prelúdio da nova série de "Vegesack Talks of the Lodge". Se estiver por Vegesack poderá assistir a esta palestra, no dia 8 de setembro de 2019, às 20H00. A entrada é gratuita. #Vegesack #KlausHorneffer

Maçonaria - ÚLTIMA HORA - Queimaram a biblioteca e sede da Maçonaria em Tocopilla, Grande Loja do Chile📌 | VIDEO Lamentamos informar, mas está a arder biblioteca e a sede da Maçonaria de Tocopilla, Grande Loja do Chile | «Logia Unión y Esfuerzo nº 85». #Chile #GrandeLojaChile #GLC #Tragédia

EL VIRUS Y LOS MIEDOS… (Reflexión) - @Amando Hurtado Lo que comúnmente se entiende como miedo es una “emoción” y, como tal, un mecanismo de alerta preventiva inscrito en nuestro cerebro que se activa ante lo desconocido (lo no identificado por nuestro organismo como habitual) en un análisis automático que es congénito en todas las especies vivientes (animales y plantas). Permite huir o combatir. Las diversas formas del miedo, en función de las emociones que nos afectan individualmente, reciben clínicamente diversos nombres, desde la simple inquietud hasta la psicosis paranoica. El objeto del miedo más común es la muerte y por ello las diversas culturas proponen la existencia de vida después de la muerte y hacen depender la calidad de esa vida de determinadas creencias y comportamientos. Sobre lo paradójico de esa propuesta decía irónicamente Epicuro: << CUANDO ESTAMOS VIVOS NO EXISTE NUESTRA MUERTE Y CUANDO MORIMOS DESAPARECE LA MUERTE. ¿DESDE ESE MOMENTO, QUÉ TEMES DE LA MUERTE EXACTAMENTE?>>. Por ello también, nuestras sociedades han considerado un deber ser capaces de vencer los miedos practicando ejercicios o ritos de iniciación, considerando que disminuir el miedo incentivando el “valor” constituye un proceso de mutación del individuo que le permitirá afrontar los peligros suscitadores de esos miedos. En mi opinión, los “miedos” pueden ser superados por aquellos individuos cuyo bagaje cultural les permita deshinibirse autoanalizándose. Ojalá, tras el choque viral que nos sacude en estos días, sean muchos más quienes busquen reestructurar su escala de valores… #VIRUS #MIEDOS #Amando #Hurtado

Prefácio do Presidente da República de Portugal | Dicionário Histórico das Ordens e Afins em Portugal | Imagem retirada do site oficial da Grande Loja Nacional Portuguesa Constatamos no site da Grande Loja Nacional Portuguesa, o Prefácio do Presidente da República, no Dicionário Histórico das Ordens e Afins em Portugal. Pelo valor deste prefácio e da sua obra, com a devida vénia, apresentamos a imagem, aqui, nesta informação. #Prefácio #Presidente #República #Portugal #Dicionário #Histórico #Ordens #Afins #Portugal

Freimaurerei | Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781) Freimaurerei ist nichts Willkürliches, nichts Entbehrliches, sondern etwas Notwendiges, das im Wesen des Menschen und der bürgerlichen Gesellschaft begründet ist. Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781) - wurde am 14.10.1771 in die Hamburger Loge "Zu den drei Rosen" aufgenommen. 1778 erschien Ernst und Falk - Gespräche der Freimäurer, dem obiges Zitat entnommen ist. #Gotthold #Ephraim #Lessing

Citações: «O Caminho iniciático que então começou a ... [Grande Loja Nacional Portuguesa] O caminho iniciático que então começou a percorrer, a sua persistência nos obstáculos que foi encontrando, a mão amiga em que confiou para os ultrapassar, é o maior tesouro de um Maçon da Grande Loja Nacional Portuguesa., in, XIII Grão-Mestre da GLNP #GLNP #Grande #Loja #Nacional #Portuguesa #Regular #Tradicional

Massoneria - Addio al fratello Sergio Longanizzi - GOI Addio al fratello Sergio Longanizzi, passato all’Oriente Eterno nella serata del 16 settembre. Era stato Presidente del Collegio del Piemonte e Primo Gran Sorvegliante. Cordoglio è stato espresso dal Gran Maestro Stefano Bisi e dalla giunta del Grande Oriente. #Oriente #Eterno #GOI #Stefano #Bisi

Freemasonry - The Grande Lodge of Texas | Grand Master's Proclamation #Grande #Lodge #Texas #Grand #Master #Proclamation #Paul #Underwood Artigo Relacionado: Freemasonry - Paul D. Underwood - Grand Master

Freemasonry - Paul D. Underwood - Grand Master Paul Dennis Underwood was born on December 28, 1951 in Hillsboro, Texas as the youngest of 13 children to Dock and Allie Bradford Underwood. His father, a member of Hillsboro Lodge 196 died in 1955. Including his father, Paul has a rich history of Masonry in his extended family. Two of his late brothers, Jim Underwood and Frank Underwood were Masons in Colorado and Illinois respectively. His brother David Underwood is a member of Garland Lodge 441. His son Phil Underwood is an endowed member of both Sunset Lodge 1388 and Oso Naval 1282. His brother-in-law Steve Cumbie and Steve’s son Adam Cumbie are both Past Masters of Eureka Lodge 371 and Paul’s son-in-law Justin Clowdus is a member of Bandera 1123. Paul along with his two youngest brothers, David and Jerry were placed in the Masonic Home and School of Texas in 1962. As was the custom and tradition of many of those before him, Paul was a proud member of the Mighty Mite football team. In 1970 Paul graduated from our Masonic Home High School. He attended Texas A&I University in Kingsville his freshman year before transferring to the University of North Texas where he graduated in 1974 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, majoring in Accounting. He furthered his professional development by attending the University of Michigan, Kambach Management Center in 1982 and the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC in 1983. In 1974, Paul began his professional career working for our fraternal brother Bob Bullock, the Comptroller of Public Accounts. Paul worked in Dallas, Corpus Christi and Austin. Throughout his career there he held several positions, including, Auditor, Supervisor, Regional Manager, Area Manager, Assistant Director and Director in the Audit and the Information Technology Divisions. From 1988-1991, Paul served as Director of Audit and Administration for the Multistate Tax Commission in Washington, DC. In 2005, Paul retired from the Comptroller’s Office after 34 years of service. Paul is currently self-employed as a tax consultant living in Corpus Christi. On May 20, 1971, Paul married Rebecca Cumbie of Fort Worth. They met in Corpus Christi in 1970. During their 48 years of marriage, they have lived in Mesquite, Round Rock, Johnson City, Washington DC and Corpus Christi where they currently reside. Rebecca enjoys reading and tending to her flower bed. She has been a member of the Order of Eastern Star for over 35 years and currently belongs to Aransas Pass Chapter # 162. She is also active in the Daughters of the Nile – Elidad #134, and the Daughters of the American Revolution. When time allows, Paul enjoys doing genealogy research, hunting and fishing. Paul and Rebecca have three wonderful, successful children and are honored each day to be the parents of, Phil Underwood, Kelly Underwood and Kimberly Underwood Clowdus. Paul and Rebecca are also the proud grandparents of three grandsons and six granddaughters. Phil, Kelly and Kim are actively involved in the lives of their children; including their education, hunting and fishing, camping, and competition shooting. At the age of 21, Paul was raised a Master Mason in Mesquite Lodge #928 on July 9, 1973. He served as Worshipful Master of Johnson City Lodge #561 in 2000-2001. He served as Secretary there 2004-2005. Paul is a plural member of Blanco 216 (Endowed), Phoenix 275, Live Oak 304 (Endowed), San Marcos 342 (Endowed), Rambo 426 (Endowed), Sweet Home 576, Buda 800, Park Place 1172 (Endowed), Oso Naval 1282 (Endowed), Sunset 1388 (Endowed), Wimberley 1445 (Endowed), Texas Lodge of Research and Tranquility 2000. He also served as Secretary of Oso Naval 1282 for 2014-2015 and Treasurer of Sunset 1388 for 2014-2015. He received his 25 year service award at Sunset 1388. He received his 40 year service award as well as the Golden Trowel Award at Rambo 426 and Johnson City 561. In 2009 he was appointed by Grand Master David Counts to serve as his District Deputy Grand Master for Masonic District 52. He was honored to be elected and serve on the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home and School 2011-2015 serving as Vice President 2011-2012 and Treasurer 2012-2015. Paul has served on two Grand Lodge committees including serving as Chairman of each. The Take Time to Read Committee he served 2011-2014, and the Masonic Graduates Advisory Committee 2007-2014 and 2016-2017. During the 2009 Grand Communication Paul served as Balloting Chairman for Grand Master David Counts. Paul is also a member of the Dime-A-Day Program supporting our Grand Lodge. As a graduate of Masonic Home and School, Paul has been involved in the Masonic Ex-Students Association where is served as Treasurer (2007), Vice-President (2008) and President (2008). He also served on the McCaulay Memorial Masonic Scholarship Fund board as Treasurer (2007), Vice-President (2008) and President (2008). Paul continues to serve on the Shriners Hospital for Children/Houston Board of Governors since 2011. On that board, he has chaired the Credentialing Committee, the Transportation Committee, as well as serves on the Budget and Finance, Process Improvement, and Donor Relations Committees. Paul served as Potentate of Al Amin Shrine in Corpus Christi in 2015. Paul also serves on the Imperial Capital Evaluation Committee for Shriners International. Paul is a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of San Antonio, KCCH, Corpus Christi Chapter #91 Royal Arch Masons, Corpus Christi Council of Royal & Select Masters #55, South Texas York Rite College #169, Corpus Christi Commandery #57, Harry G Cunningham Council #475 Allied Masonic Degrees, Royal Order of the Masonic Knights of the Scarlet Cord, Royal Order of Scotland, Anson Jones Chapter #507 and John J. Harris #397 National Sojourners, and Aransas Pass Chapter #162 Order of Eastern Star. Right Worshipful Paul D. Underwood is humbled to be elected Grand Junior Warden in 2017, Grand Senior Warden in 2018, Deputy Grand Master in 2019 and Grand Master in 2020. He has followed in the footsteps of all the honorable brethren before him, including three former graduates of Masonic Home and School; PGM Hugh Craig (1949), PGM Johnny Bean (1960), and PGM Tom Land (1981). Paul likes to say he was raised in Masonry twice; once as a child at Masonic Home and again as a Master Mason. He has committed himself to paying it forward for all our Fraternity has done for him. He has the dedication, business experience and leadership skills needed to serve the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas and Texas Freemasonry. Those that know him know he speaks from his heart and loves Texas Masonry. #Paul #Underwood #Grand #Master #Texas Artigo Relacionado: Freemasonry - The Grande Lodge of Texas | Grand Master's Proclamation

Cartoon: - #COVID19 | Maçonaria - São ordens do Grão-Mestre!... Quem tem cabelo branco é do grupo de risco... Não entra! - Irmão, acho que sendo assim vamos pintar o cabelo!!! - Será? Obrigado, Gilberto pelo envio do Cartoon. #Cartoon #Covid19

A message from the Pro Grand Master [UGLE] Brethren, since I last circulated a letter in May we have been on something of a roller coaster, 2 steps forward and one step back on more than one occasion. When the partial relaxation of “Lockdown” happened, I felt a huge sense of relief, but this was tempered by all the advice being that there were likely to be rough waters ahead. The rough waters have arrived, not as turbulent as in March, but, nonetheless, sufficiently bad to set our Masonic recovery on hold. This is depressing, most particularly for all those people who have done so much to keep things going and to inspire Masons and non-Masons alike. I have mentioned on a few occasions how much charitable work we have been involved with around the world, both voluntary work and financial support. It has been quite remarkable and has not gone unnoticed even by the National Press who can be so unfairly critical of even our best works. The positive outcome of this attention has been a noticeable increase in potential candidates for Initiation and this was one of the reasons we were determined to try to find a suitable way to allow Lodges to bring in new blood, while keeping within the Government guidelines. As on most occasions when changes are made to traditions caused by unique circumstances, not everyone agrees with all that is done. This is not just true of the Ritual changes, but other aspects of our masonic life as well. However, in respect of the Ritual changes, surely all would agree that to let Lodges and potential Candidates just stagnate through this long period would have been irresponsible in the extreme. Sadly, the latest step backwards has rather negated all the thought that had been put into finding ways to perform our ceremonies for the time being. It has been inevitable that the legally required way forward is continually changing and relatively complicated to interpret for individual organisations such as ours. We are lucky to have high calibre internal advisers, not least legal advice from many led by the Grand Registrar and a Grand Secretary and many others who are highly qualified medically. Every time there is a change to the legal requirements, the legislation is crawled through by those concerned, discussed in detail, and a recommendation put forward. It is important that we put the right interpretation on the legislation not just a Lay interpretation. Such Lay interpretations are suspect at best! I am pleased to say that the vast majority of our Brethren are appreciative of all the work that is being done at the centre and I would ask those who are less happy to be assured that nothing is being done or recommended without considerable thought and discussion. Only last Sunday there was a Zoom meeting between the Craft Rulers, President of the Board of General Purposes and its Standing Committee together with the Grand Secretary, to discuss the latest “Rule of 6” which was due to come into being the next day. This all takes time and if the advice from the centre takes a day or two to be circulated so be it. Better that than to get it wrong. I am very conscious that the conducting of important Lodge business and the continuity of working of Lodges are important aspect of Masonic life. The Book of Constitutions is very clear on how these aspects should operate, but a great deal of thought is being given as to how certain matters can be simplified in the short term. We do not believe that there should be any question of Lodges holding virtual untiled meetings, but the Board is looking at ways of including the membership, who cannot be part of the “6”, being included in the decision making process. We must all remember that every Lodge is special to all its Members and are not the personal Fiefdom of some of the members. It is more important that the Lodge continues its work even in the absence of the majority of its Members, even the most senior, than it grinds to a halt. In these difficult times it is more likely that the younger members will be those most able to attend and they should be supported and encouraged by all others. If we can find ways of involving the whole Membership in debates, so much the better. We have a magnificent Institution and, whilst the management can seem cumbersome at times, everything is done for a purpose. This will continue and I am extremely grateful to the thousands of Brethren, and particularly the Provincial and District hierarchies, who have shown their support, we won’t let you down. To those less content, I would urge patience. We will try to circulate advice on as many matters as possible, as quickly as possible. However, Brethren, the most important aspect of all is to remain as positive as we can, things will improve, things will get back to normal and, in the meantime, we will all continue to do all those things that Masons are so good at and have been doing for so many years. Peter Lowndes Pro Grand Master Mensagem do Pro Grão-Mestre [UGLE] (Português) - UGLE #Peter #Lowndes #COVID19 #UGLE # Pro #Grand #Master

Mensagem do Pro Grão-Mestre [UGLE] * Irmãos, desde a última vez que enviei uma carta em Maio, estivemos numa espécie de montanha-russa, 2 passos para frente e um passo para trás em mais de uma ocasião. Quando o relaxamento parcial de “Lockdown” aconteceu, tive uma enorme sensação de alívio, mas isso foi amenizado por todos os conselhos de que provavelmente haveria águas agitadas à frente. As águas turbulentas chegaram, não tão turbulentas como em Março, mas, ainda assim, suficientemente más para colocar a nossa recuperação Maçónica em espera. Isto é deprimente, principalmente para todas aquelas pessoas que fizeram tanto para manter as coisas a funcionar e para inspirar Maçons e não Maçons. Mencionei em algumas ocasiões em quanto trabalho de caridade nos envolvemos em todo o mundo, tanto em trabalho voluntário como apoio financeiro. Foi notável e não passou despercebido até mesmo para a Imprensa Nacional, que pode ser tão injustamente crítica até mesmo das nossas melhores obras. O resultado positivo dessa atenção tem sido um aumento percetível de candidatos potenciais à Iniciação e esta foi uma das razões pelas quais estávamos determinados a tentar encontrar uma forma adequada de permitir que as Lojas trouxessem sangue novo, ao mesmo tempo que nos mantemos dentro das diretrizes do Governo. Como na maioria das ocasiões, quando são feitas mudanças nas tradições causadas por circunstâncias únicas, nem todos concordam com tudo o que é feito. Isto não se aplica apenas às mudanças do Ritual, mas também a outros aspetos da nossa vida Maçónica. No entanto, em relação às mudanças do Ritual, certamente todos concordariam que deixar Lojas e candidatos em potencial simplesmente estagnarem por este longo período seria irresponsável ao extremo. Infelizmente, o último passo para trás anulou todo o pensamento que foi feito para encontrar formas de realizar as nossas cerimónias, por enquanto. É inevitável que o caminho legalmente exigido esteja a mudar continuamente e seja relativamente complicado de interpretar para organizações individuais como a nossa. Temos a sorte de ter consultores internos de alto calibre, o não menos importante conselho jurídico de muitos liderados pelo Grand Registrar e um Grande Secretário e muitos outros que são altamente qualificados em medicina. Cada vez que há uma alteração nos requisitos legais, a legislação é rastreada pelos envolvidos, discutida em detalhes e uma recomendação é apresentada. É importante que façamos a interpretação correta da legislação, e não apenas uma interpretação leiga. Essas interpretações leigas são, na melhor das hipóteses, suspeitas! Tenho o prazer de dizer que a grande maioria dos nossos Irmãos agradece todo o trabalho que está sendo feito no centro e gostaria de pedir aos que estão menos felizes para terem a certeza de que nada está sendo feito ou recomendado sem considerável reflexão e discussão. No domingo passado, houve uma reunião de Zoom entre os Craft Rulers, o Presidente do Board of General Purposes  e o seu Standing Committee juntamente com o Grande Secretário, para discutir a última “Regra dos 6” que deveria entrar em vigor no dia seguinte. Tudo isto leva tempo e, se o conselho do centro levar um ou dois dias para ser divulgado, que seja. Melhor isso do que errar. Estou muito consciente de que a condução da atividade importante da Loja e a continuidade do trabalho das Lojas são aspetos importantes da vida Maçónica. O Book of Constitutions é muito claro sobre como esses aspetos devem operar, mas muito se está a pensar em como certos assuntos podem ser simplificados no curto prazo. Não acreditamos que deva haver qualquer questão de Lojas realizando reuniões virtuais, mas o Board está a procurar formas de incluir os membros, que não podem fazer parte do “6”, para serem incluídos no processo de tomada de decisão. Devemos todos lembrar-nos de que cada Loja é especial para todos os seus membros e não é o feudo pessoal de alguns dos membros. É mais importante que a Loja continue o seu trabalho mesmo na ausência da maioria dos seus membros, mesmo os mais antigos, do que pare. Nestes tempos difíceis, é mais provável que os membros mais jovens sejam os mais capazes para comparecer e devem ser apoiados e incentivados por todos os outros. Se pudermos encontrar maneiras de envolver todos os membros nos debates, tanto melhor. Temos uma instituição magnífica e, embora a gestão às vezes pareça complicada, tudo é feito com um propósito. Isso vai continuar e estou extremamente grato aos milhares de Irmãos, e particularmente às hierarquias provinciais e distritais, que mostraram o seu apoio – não vamos dececioná-los. Para os menos contentes, peço paciência. Tentaremos divulgar conselhos sobre tantos assuntos quanto possível, o mais rápido possível. No entanto, Irmãos, o aspeto mais importante de tudo é permanecermos o mais positivos possível, as coisas vão melhorar, as coisas vão voltar ao normal e, enquanto isso, todos nós continuaremos a fazer todas as coisas em que os Maçons são tão bons e tem feito por tantos anos. Peter Lowndes Pro Grand Master A message from the Pro Grand Master [UGLE] *(Tradução para Português do Original, AQUI) #United #Grand #Lodge #England #UGLE #Peter #lowndes #Grand #Master

Maçonaria - A nossa história é feita da história de muitos. Dos que sonharam, empreenderam e continuam a fazê-lo com dedicação e esmero. [Grande Loja Nacional Portuguesa]. Ao consultarmos o site oficial da Grande Loja Nacional Portuguesa constamos esta mensagem e esta imagem. Julgamos ter interesse a síntese e a imagem que apresentam: A nossa história é feita da história de muitos. Dos que sonharam, empreenderam e continuaram a fazê-lo com dedicação e esmero. Esta é também a história dos mais novos, dos que fortalecem as suas colunas e dos que sabiamente a conduzem. Esta é a história de muitos. Esta é a Grande Loja Nacional Portuguesa. Grande Loja Nacional Portuguesa #História #GLNP #Grande #Loja #Nacional #Portuguesa #Regular #Tradicional

Masonería - MISTERIO MASÓN: UNA LOGIA, SIGLOS DE SECRETOS - Video - (Argentina, 2017) Programa especial del canal argentino “TN” sobre la historia, simbolismo y principales características de la Masonería Argentina. Conducido por Eddie Fitte. MISTERIO MASÓN: UNA LOGIA, SIGLOS DE SECRETOS (Argentina, 2017) #Masonería #MISTERIO #MASÓN #LOGIA #SIGLOS #SECRETOS

Maçonaria - O Rito Escocês Antigo e Aceite O Rito Escocês Antigo e Aceite caracteriza-se pela aliança entre a Razão e a Fé; não da Fé numa verdade revelada, mas num Princípio superior a todas as coisas, a que nós chamamos Grande Arquitecto do Universo, que as rege segundo leis imutáveis e suficientemente fortes para criar uma ordem dentro de um conjunto de elementos confusos. Segundo esse Princípio ordenador, o maçon esforça-se por conformar-se a uma ordem, por actuar de acordo com umas regras para criar o seu Templo interior. Através da Razão e da Fé, acede ao sagrado. É assim que se enquadra a iniciação: o adepto não trata, como o demiurgo neoplatónico ou gnóstico, de dominar a natureza e transformar o mundo, mas de aprender a dominar a sua natureza e transformar-se a si mesmo para ver o mundo de outra maneira., in, Grande Loja Nacional Portuguesa. #Maçonaria #Rito#Escocês #Antigo #Aceite #GLNP #Grande #Loja #Nacional #Portuguesa #Citações

Massoneria - Presa di Roma, 150 anni fa. Una ricorrenza quasi dimenticata. #Presa #Roma #Italy #Massoneria #Ennio #Batteli #Gran #Mastro #Italiani