What are the benefits of being a Mason?
A – It must be stressed here that the “benefits” of being a Mason are not, can not and must not be the motivation to join the fraternity; In fact, a prospective member must expressly acknowledge that he is not seeking any kind of reward by becoming a Mason, as a part of the application (or petition” process) .There is no financial reward for being a Mason, However being a member of the fraternity is, in itself, very rewarding and satisfying. For example, we find in the Lodge a welcome relief from today’s hectic and competitive lifestyle; In the Lodge we are all equals, without regard to profession, social standing or wealth. Moreover, generally speaking, to be a Mason is to believe in a certain moral code and belief system, one which is shared by Brother Masons all over the world. It is always a very warm feeling to know that one is among one’s own peers, to be welcomed among friends and to be free to be oneself. It is also rewarding to work in chartable efforts for the benefits of oth
