"The secret of Masonry, like the secret of life, can be known only by those who seek it, serve it, and live it. It cannot be uttered; it can only be felt and acted. It is, in fact, an open secret, and each man knows it according to his quest and capacity. Like all things worth knowing, no one can know it for another and no man can know it alone."
Mission Statement
The Mission of The Regular Grand Lodge of Illinois Ancient & Honorable Fraternity of Free & Accepted Masons is to promote a way of life that binds like minded men in a worldwide brotherhood that transcends all religious, ethnic, cultural, social and educational differences. Our Mission is to promote charities throughout our various communities and benevolence within our fraternal order. By the outward expression through our fellowship, our compassion, our concern and profound respect to find ways in which to serve our Supreme Being, Family, Neighbor, Country, and Self.