Masonic Virtues: Charity
Charity’s presence in the corridor is gentle, yet deeply moving. Clad in soft tones of gold and rose, she stands with open arms, as if ready to welcome anyone who approaches. Her posture is warm, not commanding, a quiet assurance that compassion does not need to announce itself to be powerful.
In the stained glass, a small child rests at her side, looking up with trust. In her hands, she offers bread and a cloak, symbols of care for both body and spirit. Behind her, the light filters through a serene landscape, suggesting that the kindness we give can bring calm and renewal to others.
At her feet, a flowering vine winds upward, its blooms opening toward the light. It speaks to me of how even the smallest acts of generosity can take root and grow, reaching further than we might ever see.
Charity, as we’ve come to understand it, is more than giving material aid. It’s about giving of oneself; time, patience, empathy, without expectation of return. In the Lodge, it is woven into our obligations; in life, it’s a call to see the humanity in everyone we meet.
This window reminds us that the truest charity is not loud or public. It is the quiet decision to help when no one is watching, to extend a hand when it would be easier to turn away. Like the vine at her feet, such acts may begin small, but with care, they can grow into something that sustains and uplifts all around them.
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In the stained glass, a small child rests at her side, looking up with trust. In her hands, she offers bread and a cloak, symbols of care for both body and spirit. Behind her, the light filters through a serene landscape, suggesting that the kindness we give can bring calm and renewal to others.
At her feet, a flowering vine winds upward, its blooms opening toward the light. It speaks to me of how even the smallest acts of generosity can take root and grow, reaching further than we might ever see.
Charity, as we’ve come to understand it, is more than giving material aid. It’s about giving of oneself; time, patience, empathy, without expectation of return. In the Lodge, it is woven into our obligations; in life, it’s a call to see the humanity in everyone we meet.
This window reminds us that the truest charity is not loud or public. It is the quiet decision to help when no one is watching, to extend a hand when it would be easier to turn away. Like the vine at her feet, such acts may begin small, but with care, they can grow into something that sustains and uplifts all around them.
If you would like to be part of a global community that has its roots firmly in the ground in Buckinghamshire, please join us by following this link: https://buckspgl.org/join