Honorable Brethren,
I share with you a topic that has the potential to transform Freemasonry and strengthen our community: the need to expand our membership. We all know that the strength and influence of Freemasonry do not lie solely in the number of our members but primarily in their quality. However, increasing our ranks with worthy and capable men will allow us to amplify the light we bring to society and carry out our work with even greater strength and impact.

Imagine what we could achieve if each one of us here today took a simple step: to recommend a worthy man from our surroundings to join our Grand Lodge. It is not a difficult task. It requires nothing more than intention and thought. I am certain that we all know someone who meets the criteria—someone with moral integrity, a spirit of inquiry, and the heart to contribute to our work.

Let us consider how quickly our fraternity could double if we all took this initiative. Every new Brother we bring into our ranks is not merely an addition to our membership numbers. He is someone who can enrich our work with new ideas, a passion for service, and the fresh energy that we all know is so important.

However, dear Brethren, this requires action. It requires each of us to make the decision to take responsibility and recommend the most worthy man we know. We must choose carefully, but we must not hesitate. The history of Freemasonry is filled with examples of men who brought significant change to society through the light they received from our Lodges. Think of how many other men out there are seeking this light, without knowing where to find it.

It is our duty, then, to offer it to them. To give them the opportunity to experience the unique Masonic way of life, to grow spiritually and morally, and to, in turn, contribute to our society.

Let us commit, then, to taking this small step. For while it may be small for each of us individually, it is significant for our fraternity and its future. Let us all become the torches that bring this light to one more worthy man. Let us strengthen our Grand Lodge with new members, with new souls who will join us on our shared journey.

Thank you, and I hope to see our fraternal ranks grow and strengthen through your actions and initiatives. For, my Brethren, this is not just a step toward growth but also a step toward reinforcing our work and mission.

Let us move forward with determination, with faith in our values, and with the certainty that we are offering the best we can to Freemasonry and the society that surrounds us.

Long live Freemasonry!