From the East – April 2023

Greetings Brethren,

Throughout our Ritual and Communications we are reminded of the Three Distinct Knocks. For most the Three Distinct Knocks are simply a request to enter the Lodge. There is much more to consider as Master Masons.

As we gain light in Masonry we expand our under standing of the Three Distinct Knocks beyond “Ask; and it shall be given; seek , and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened.” When the door is opened a candidate gains admission into a fraternity whose tenets are Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. This symbolism continues as there are three symbolic degrees, three principal officers, three greater and three lesser lights and many more series of three to consider.

The Three Distinct Knocks have practical meaning for a candidate by alarming the Lodge and notifying the Master that the candidate is duly and truly prepared. As our knowledge grows we are reminded that the desire of the rights, lights and benefits of the Lodge represents the foundation on which we may continuously grow in Masonry.

Source: Short Talk Bulletin Vol. XL, July 1962, No. 7

Fraternally,
WM Rigil Abellanosa