tdf023 - Masonic Education for Sojourning Masons (10 Apr 2006)

During the period when all members of the Craft were Operative Masons, members were bound by many rules of moral conduct. Resident Masons were duty bound to give shelter, food, and money to their travelling brethren. Thus, it was important and helpful to be a member of the Craft while sojourning away from home. With passage of time, the necessity of belonging to a special group to gain sustenance has become less urgent. As a result, it becomes more difficult, and in some cases almost impossible to locate the sojourner. There are some avenues, however, that provide some assistance.