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ScribdTranslationsA L.·. G.·. D.·. G.·. A.·. D.·. U.·.
RESP. LOG. SIM. PROGRESS, B. B. C.
P.·. GEO.·. LAT.·. NTE.·. 19° 25' 34”, LONG.·. O.·. 102° 2' 45"
LIBERTY.·. EQUALITY.·. FRATERNITY.·.
In faith, there is enough light for those who want it.
create and enough shadows to blind those who do not
they want to believe.
(Blaise Pascal)
Primary Work.·. Cam.·. Topic 10 the lights
V. M. Prim. Vig. Seg. Vig.
Q.H. Everyone.
The table in a Masonic lodge has 51 lights in total, including 3 that are lit.
by the venerable master to represent science, virtue, and truth. The 11 lights of the
The brother's table represents classes, creeds, or social position, reason and order. The first light
es simbólica del deber del hermano hacia sí mismo, sus similares y lo moral o material. La
the table of the first watchful brother has five lights, of which three are on: the
the first represents certificate, the second study and the third progress. The third light is
emblematic of fraternity, which is a virtue that should be spread among all humanity,
without distinction of race or social condition. This is what distinguishes Freemasons and their actions.
should be directed towards the general well-being of society and humanity. The fourth light
on the table of the first vigilant brother is symbolically representative of charity, which
It is an essential part of Freemasonry, and the fifth light is that of unity, which is the unity of all.
the brothers and sisters in the lodge. The last 36 lights on the table are divided into 12
groups of 3 lights each, representing the 12 Masonic virtues that every Mason must
to pursue. These are temperance, courage, prudence, justice, faith, hope,
charity, brotherly love, truth, integrity. Finally, the last light that illuminates the table
it symbolizes the search for the lost word, the search for truth and knowledge of
great architect of the universe.
The first chamber of Freemasonry highlights three moral lights - philanthropy, charity and
nobility - and four material lights - the bible, the compass, the square and the sword - that
they represent the law, nature, energy, and honor, respectively. The symbolism and the
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A.·. M.·. Alberto Salmerón Lizaldi.·.
nature manifests in the lights, which serve as a scientific demonstration,
philosophical and moral aspects of the topics that should be studied and researched for the benefit of all.
First, the symbolism in blue masonry has the responsibility to interpret the truth,
reason and science. Nature has a renewing quality, but it also has an element
of destruction. This destruction brings with it the renewal of life, and sometimes it is necessary.
the moral and material sacrifice of our duties to achieve that renewal. The four lights
materials, on the other hand, represent the four cardinal points of the moral and material world,
and the four cardinal virtues that all masons must follow. The Bible, with its
moral and spiritual teaching, serves as a reminder of our spiritual responsibility and
moral. The compass symbolizes the law of nature, which is the order imposed by God on all
its creatures. The square, in turn, embodies the energy of the human being, its capacity of
growth and development.
Finally, the sword represents honor, which is the respect and recognition of the human being.
in all its complexities. Thus, the lights of Freemasonry provide a moral, philosophical guidance
and spiritual that allows Freemasons to grow as individuals and as a collective.
Conclusion
The three lights are a symbolic tool used in Freemasonry to teach.
about human nature. These three lights are a metaphor for wisdom, beauty, and
the truth is that there are three fundamental attributes for personal development. These principles
they are essential for psychological growth, as they help people develop
a greater understanding of themselves and others.
To conclude, I am interested in asking: What are the main duties that every good...
What must a mason fulfill?
What should be granted to the Brothers and the Profane according to our maxims?
Nvillivs in Verba
Uruapan, Michoacán, March 23, 2023 E.·. V.·.
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Work conquers all
It is how much V.·. M.·. QQ.·. HH.·.
Fraternally
Alberto Salmerón Lizaldi.
A.·. M.·.
Bibliography
Adolfo Terrones Benítez. (n.d.). THE 33 TOPICS OF THE MASONIC LEARNER. Mexico City:
Erbasa Editorial.
Masonic, D. (July 30, 2019). Masonic Diary. Obtained from Spanish-speaking Informative
the compass in Freemasonry
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