Acrostic
By Gary Thompson MM

When we plan our daily activities we constantly plot within our minds the courses that we are planning to take. We use hidden grids of our mind's map to make sure that our steps are in accordance to our desired direction. When we plan our vacations if travel is involved we take precautionary measures, by checking and rechecking the roads and highway signs along the way. Our heart's desire is arriving at the destination that was planned at the onset of the journey. Maps are often used for correctness in our adventures.

A TRUE MASONIC CRAFT also uses a MAP to ensure healthy relationships are experienced among the brethren.

How should a Mason Meet?
How should a Mason Act?
How should a Mason Part?

When Master Masons Meet on the level we are able to frequently prove (test) that the various parts of the building (temple) are not being neglected.
When Master Masons Act according too the plumb we are ever able to ensure the building is upright and no variance from the straight and narrow is being taken.
When Master Masons Part we are to square our actions in such a way that men are made better after being in our presence.

When the building is not properly squared, it is weak and ever tottering. The only remedy to this oversight is demolishing the structure. Healing is needed because of the pains taking effort that has been put into the erection of the structure. However if squaring is ignored the winds and rains of life will assuredly bring this weaken work down.

Masonry is a lasting work and much effort should be placed upon correctly building the temple.

Understanding and following our MAP is one of the first tools made available for Master Masons to use.

How should we as Master Masons Meet, Act, Part?