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Dear brethren,

The winter solstice is approaching.

In the darkness of the longest night of the year, let us contemplate on the light we have found in Freemasonry. Let us cheerfully embrace the opportunity of practicing that virtue which we all profess to admire – Charity.

While we are cautiously advised to give within our means, there is one thing that we can always give in abundance. Love! Love for our family, for our brethren, for our neighbors, for those less fortunate than us, for our close friends and for those that we will never meet. The more we give, the more we will receive.

May you have blessed and loving holidays.

Brother Andrei Traikovski

 

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Brethren:

This month, March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. It is true that it is the month when we mark the vernal equinox, the return of spring, the rebirth of the land.

It is also the month of the feast days of Saint Patrick.

So raise a glass and spread some cheer…

“May the lilt of Irish laughter
lighten every load.
May the mist of Irish magic
shorten every road…
And may all your friends remember
all the favours you are owed!”

Fraternally, Stephen Nichols W.M.

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Brethren,

Here we are, in 2009 with a new website! I’m so honored to be the WM this year for many reasons. There is a new strong energy in our loge and with the new members and officers following me in the chairs there are many hopes. There is a significant increase of interest for Freemasonry around the world. In the past week I saw two shows on TV and listen to one on the radio. In Europe the membership is increasing, in Quebec they just create a new Loge.

Many Loges here are suffering not only with membership but attendance, and politics. We have to remember that we are also the reflect of our society. So it’s normal to have conflicts but it is our duty, as Masons, to work together in peace and close in harmony. The Ritual is our foundation and our perfect ashlar, with this new website we have the tool to enrich our perfect ashlar to be particular to our Loge, by working on our education, increasing our visits, involving our newest members more and creating a better communication among us.

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Victoria Lodge is a Masonic lodge based in the Annette Street Masonic Temple at 151 Annette Street in west-end Toronto (Bloor West Village / High Park). More than 100 years old, the lodge has members of all ages and backgrounds.

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