Almost There...

[Ripcord22A]

In all three degrees we are all given the name Brother. In our third degrees we are all given an additional name. Those are the ones we answer to.

In each of our degrees we are also given words to remember that identify us as having been obligated on those degrees. Those words are names that are given to us in a different sense. They are given to remember not to identify with.

I rather like the poetic ambiguity of the advice - "Remember the name you were given". One type is because you will answer to it and call other Masons by it. The other type because you will be tested on it before you can proceed to your next degree.

Im gonna have to go back and reread the degrees cause i am drawing a complete blank on being given another name

 

[LAMason]

As I'm not PHA im unfamiliar with being given a name....please wxpand on this....

It is MY understanding that this is a Prince Hall thing:
"You were given a new name, Caution, which is to teach you to be cautious over all your words and actions,
especially on the subject of Freemasonry when in the presence of its enemies"
http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/Hams.html

Of course ritual varies between Jurisdictions, in the EA in Louisiana we are taught "The Lesson of Caution" in the writing ceremony, it is also MY understanding that this is not a part of the EA ritual in all Jurisdictions.

 

[Derinique Kendrick]

Congratulations brother continue to seek more light

Thanks brother! Will most definitely be doing that!

Congratulations!

Thanks!

 

[Bro. S.Brown]

Congrats, Brother!

 

[Derinique Kendrick]

Congrats, Brother!

Thanks brother!

 

[bro.whitec]

Congrats on your progress, for it is well worth it.

 

[Bro. Staton]

Great to hear of this most recent news!!! It's been a lengthy journey but well worth it. When you are raised remain very active in your lodge and become part of your lodge growth. Share your story of patience with those coming in who may become discourage as well on the time to complete your walk in masonry.
Again welcome my brother.

 

[Derinique Kendrick]

Great to hear of this most recent news!!! It's been a lengthy journey but well worth it. When you are raised remain very active in your lodge and become part of your lodge growth. Share your story of patience with those coming in who may become discourage as well on the time to complete your walk in masonry.
Again welcome my brother.

Yes @Bro. Staton, it has been a very long road and it is almost that time to see my hard work, patience, and diligence pay off. I'll be raised at the next meeting on the 21st and I know that I would only be scratching the surface and that the work will only be beginning and that I have much more to learn. I appreciate the ongoing support from you.