Speak to Christian Charity from the Shamrock Degree:
The Treasure elucidates the candidates with the following: “Charity comes from God Himself; from the Sacred Heart ever throbbing with love for mankind. Divine Charity created man, forgave him when he sinned, sent to his aid the only sacrifice which could win redemption. Charity is divine love filling the universe with inspiration and with hope. Charity is the golden key which will open the entrance to the home of true happiness. Charity of thought, act and word, is the third link of our great motto. Charity is the essence of fraternal love. Will you cultivate it in your hearts and extend it to Irishmen of every class in every land?”
- State Quarterly meeting was held on February 26, 2022, at the church hall of St. Jude Catholic Church, 9600 Caritas Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22408. Rich Aleksy, Tom Maserick, Hugh O’Brien and myself were in attendance. Interesting experience.
- Although not AOH related directly, several of us went to see the Velocity Dancers, a traditional Irish Dance troupe and music. It was a lesson in Irish dance heritage.
