Fraternal Greetings from the East.
Brethren of Chino Valley Lodge #427,
The beginning of Autumn is here Brethren, and the end of Summer has passed. For many of us, we’ve enjoyed what the Summer has brought and as the sunlight dwindles away, a new light emerges and will bring forth its own purpose—The Moonlight. The October Moon has also been referred to as the Travel Moon, Dying Moon, and Harvest Moon which brings beautiful changes and Cool Beginnings. Autumn since ancient times has been a time of harvest, festivals, and celebrations. It also marked the beginning of the Autumn equinox, which is the point where there is exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness at the equator. The daylight hours will eventually shorten until we have reached the Winter Solstice being the shortest day of the year which then becomes Winter.
In Freemasonry, we learn that there are different shades of light and that light represents wisdom. The brighter the source, the brighter the intelligence. It is said that the most powerful gift of all, is our power of free will. The decisions we make is what fuels the fight of seeking further light or the delay of it. The wise teacher understands that it is impossible to teach one who does not have the desire to learn. Seeking first for new light comes from within and only inspired when the student is ready to be teachable. When a student expresses ignorance, rejects or refuses further assistance, or demonstrates negative feelings toward the subject of learning, this simply displays clues that the student is not ready to seek further light.
The Law of Time dictates that everything and everyone has their own timing. It is simply a matter of time when the student decides to plan to exercise their free-will to be teachable and seek further light. Throughout the course of our lives, we may continuously have attained new light, as well as lose some. This constant change provides much mystery to our mental and emotional state and, thus, requires the appropriate level of adjustments to maintain our sanity. One of the vital reasons why some people may choose not to change their current light is the fear of what the new light will do to their mental and emotional stability. It is our duty as brothers to help others overcome this fear for their benefit—not our own.
I would like to congratulate and welcome our newly Initiated Bro. Warren Lee Abad to our ancient and beloved craft.
Our lodge will be hosting our District OSI this October 25th, 2023. The topic of election of officers, escorting the flag and the results of this year’s Grand Lodge Legislation. Everyone is invited to attend.
In closing brethren, the light within us will constantly change its range of brightness, as it should. Light understands how much we give ourselves the authority to possess. This principle is like the change of seasons, in which, we are continuously reminded how we self-adjust to that natural phenomenon. In Freemasonry, we will continue to encourage all to exercise their free-will in all things and sharing our enlightened experiences that will forever shape our global communities.
Fraternally,
John Ehrlich Kiley
CVML #427, WM
ARE YOU A TRAVELING MAN?
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
I am a traveling man.
My journey is never ending.
I travel towards the East, The source of all light. The source of all knowledge.
I am a traveling man.
I wander a winding road.
With many twists and turns.
I know not what lies ahead.
I find new truth with every step.
I am a traveling man.
On a path from whose bourn no traveler returns.
The final destination is not the goal. The goal is the odyssey itself, and what I learn with every new vista.
I am a traveling man.
It is the only thing I know for sure.
My insatiable curiosity, and desire for knowledge are my ever-present companions on this trek.
Traveling. Traveling. Traveling. Never weary Never ending.
At this juncture, I can only describe Masonic traveling as our journey from Darkness To Masonic Light. Light in Masonry as before informed you means knowledge and from knowledge comes information and understanding. Traveling applies to all Masons, symbolized by one’s rise in the degrees. May I again therefor reiterate and encourage the Brethren of CVML 427 to continue that search for light. We can start by reviewing the ceremonies through which we have gone through, reading it’s texts and most importantly understanding it’s contents.
As testimony to our Lodge’s successful travels, we have once again witnessed a beautiful degree in the passing of Brother Rodjade Penaverde to the Fellow Craft Degree.
Congratulations to the degree team most especially to Brothers Paul Kiley and Robert Ofo-ob for their inspiring performances. Leads me to believe that, with perseverance, all things are possible.
To our Brethren who are already in other countries and to those who are yet to travel, may the GAOTU be with you in your journey, may you reach your destinations and back safely. SMIB.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Bro. Anthony Wesley Baguiwet, SW
Happy October Brethren,
“Leaves descending to the ground, orange, magenta, green and brown.
The cool crisp breezes in the air.
Autumn season must be here” – Charmaine J Forde
Our very busy schedules tend to forget the law of nature and thank our Supreme being for the variety of seasons. A return of season that displays to our discerning eye.
Chino Valley Masonic Lodge 427 was proud to recently bestow Mr. Warren Lee Abad to the first degree on the 15th September, and Durjade Duran Penaverde to the second degree on the 6th of October. Both candidates served flavorsome meals for dinner with Bro. Ace Daway and Bro. Jilly Sacramento displaying their culinary skills at the latter event. And thank you to the following individuals for working hard and helping out in the kitchen:
- Erwin Co
- Cyborg Laite
- Renato Macam
- Jerry Mangawa
- Lauro Adriano (EA)
- Mark Anthony Lacson (EA)
Reminder to all, please bring at least $10.00 on our next stated meeting to supplement our dinner.
Very Respectfully,
Paul Kiley, JW
CVML 427
