We also noticed those same veteran masons leaving blue lodge. Or past masters that serve their time in the East, then take an extended leave from the fraternity.
There's a huge resource that the fraternity in some cases are ignoring. These veteran masons has a wealth of knowledge about life, the Craft and its lessons. We must preserve the reasons that these great men choose to attend lodge every week. The other is the young smart and motivated men that are ready to dive into a master masons work. Ready to listen and take note from these abundant stories.
But what can we do to break down these barriers?
Young masons take heed! Ask your veteran brethren about their time, stories and Masonic adventures. Ask the questions about ritual, precepts and life. These men, more often then not are willing and able to teach and give life to their learned lessons. Heck, they probably want to do so but are just waiting for a young man to take interest. Remember, a wise man learns from his mistakes but a wiser man learns from others mistakes.
Veteran masons, I admonish you to look at another prospective. See and take notice to the desire and passion when it lives in the eyes and heart of a young brother. Feed and nourish his will. This is the type of brother we want amongst our mystic circles. Be patient as he is still learning his Craft but with the right mentor he might be our next Grand Master.
Get to know your brothers! Don't let their age keep you from have purposeful conversation. Don't just show up to lodge only to leave immediately after its closing. We are strong master masons but in unity there's strength.
-The Freemasonry Squared Team
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