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In the midst of our national emergency in regards to the COVID-19 virus we have cancelled all regular lodge meetings and functions until further notice. We will update you as communication is received from The Grand East.
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better together?
Reflections from rev. cozart
When we take a moment to consider the far-reaching effects of Masonry, it isn’t difficult to see that the fraternity is a universal institution. Freemasonry accepts all men without regard to race, creed, or class. It only asks that they be men of good moral character with a belief in a Supreme Being. It is perhaps the only fraternity in the world that requires no further distinctions in order to become a member. The charges of our order are intended to give us guidance for our conduct not only in the lodge, but when abroad in the outside world. Freemasonry takes these concepts and removes the divisive and argumentative dogma that man tends to attach to them in order to provide a moral code with which all men may agree.
Matthew 18:19-20 states Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
The question I would ask today is not in the things that we agree upon, but in the disagreements that are present within our society. During the crisis in our country of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have adopted the mantra Better Together. It gives us hope that as a unified society we can overcome disease and sickness along with economic instability by bonding together with selfless compassion and sincere commitment to a safer future. That is where we agree, but with a new normal upon the horizon. will the light of a new day outshine the darkness of our negative divisions.
I ask that each person who has read this post, regardless of race. creed, or class; begin to reflect upon these 3 simple questions and commit to becoming Better Together.
Why does racism exist in America?
How can we peacefully remove racism from our homes, families, and communities?
When racism ceases to exist, what will be different in America?
Matthew 18:19-20 states Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
The question I would ask today is not in the things that we agree upon, but in the disagreements that are present within our society. During the crisis in our country of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have adopted the mantra Better Together. It gives us hope that as a unified society we can overcome disease and sickness along with economic instability by bonding together with selfless compassion and sincere commitment to a safer future. That is where we agree, but with a new normal upon the horizon. will the light of a new day outshine the darkness of our negative divisions.
I ask that each person who has read this post, regardless of race. creed, or class; begin to reflect upon these 3 simple questions and commit to becoming Better Together.
Why does racism exist in America?
How can we peacefully remove racism from our homes, families, and communities?
When racism ceases to exist, what will be different in America?
There are three theological virtues: faith, hope, and charity. By faith, we believe in God and believe all that he has revealed to us and that our religion proposes for our belief. By hope we desire, and with steadfast trust wait from God, eternal life and the graces to merit it. By charity, we love God above all things and our neighbor as ourselves for love of God. Charity, the form of all the virtues, "binds everything together in perfect harmony" (Col 3:14).
Faith is the virtue by which we believe in God and believe all that he has said and revealed to us, and that Holy Church proposes for our belief, because he is truth itself. By faith "man freely commits his entire self to God." For this reason, the believer seeks to know and do God's will. "The righteous shall live by faith." Living faith "work[s] through charity."
Hope is the virtue by which we desire the kingdom of heaven and eternal life as our happiness, placing trust in Christ's promises and not on our own strength, but the grace of the Holy Spirit. Hope responds to the aspiration to happiness which God has placed in the heart of every man; it is hope that inspires men purifies them. He is preserved from selfishness and led to the happiness that flows from charity.
Charity is the virtue by which we love God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God. Jesus makes charity the new commandment. Whence Jesus says: "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love." And again: "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you."
Faith is the virtue by which we believe in God and believe all that he has said and revealed to us, and that Holy Church proposes for our belief, because he is truth itself. By faith "man freely commits his entire self to God." For this reason, the believer seeks to know and do God's will. "The righteous shall live by faith." Living faith "work[s] through charity."
Hope is the virtue by which we desire the kingdom of heaven and eternal life as our happiness, placing trust in Christ's promises and not on our own strength, but the grace of the Holy Spirit. Hope responds to the aspiration to happiness which God has placed in the heart of every man; it is hope that inspires men purifies them. He is preserved from selfishness and led to the happiness that flows from charity.
Charity is the virtue by which we love God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God. Jesus makes charity the new commandment. Whence Jesus says: "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love." And again: "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you."
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about prince hall masonry........
Prince Hall Masonry may as well be called the science of self-improvement. As an institution, it uses the implements of operative freemasonry to teach moral and ethical lessons, but these are only the beginning of our working tools.
Our plan is simple. Begin with a man, just one man at a time, as good a man as possible, one that is respected in his community, lives according to the laws of the land, that believes in the dignity and worth of the individual, and in his God-ordained right to achieve his destiny through his own effort.
Our plan is simple. Begin with a man, just one man at a time, as good a man as possible, one that is respected in his community, lives according to the laws of the land, that believes in the dignity and worth of the individual, and in his God-ordained right to achieve his destiny through his own effort.
These men are committed to uphold a life of honesty, integrity, and forthrightness and are strong supporters of the fundamental principles of physical, intellectual, moral, political, and religious freedom. Through Prince Hall Masonry these men, again and again, are shown how they can become better -- not better than their fellow man, but better than themselves.
Under the leadership of God Almighty and in the honor of Prince Hall; We will continue in making men better, we will build a better community, create a better nation, and enjoy a better world.
Under the leadership of God Almighty and in the honor of Prince Hall; We will continue in making men better, we will build a better community, create a better nation, and enjoy a better world.
District iii spotlight
Piedmont District III along with our OES celebrated MLK Day in Anderson , SC this year.
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Upcoming Events
Piedmont District III Annual Picnic-Cancelled
Piedmont District III Summer Session-Cancelled
Prince Hall Weekend-Cancelled
Piedmont District III Annual Banquet-Cancelled
All Church Sit-Ins-Cancelled until 2021
Piedmont District III Summer Session-Cancelled
Prince Hall Weekend-Cancelled
Piedmont District III Annual Banquet-Cancelled
All Church Sit-Ins-Cancelled until 2021
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