A reflection on the ornaments by our Past Master Ed Brown: In the first degree of Masonry, the newly initiated member is given a glimpse into the symbolism and allegories associated with Masonry with the understanding that much will be learned as he both studies the first lessons and, later, […]
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I recently visited the Grand Lodge of Montana with Waco Masonic Lodge’s mascot, Marble, and my fiance, Tatiena. We were hosted by Daniel Gardiner, a dear friend who happens to be the Grand Secretary of Montana and one of the world’s leading experts in the early development of Masonic ritual […]
This is the first in a series of posts that will aim to utilize the library of Waco Lodge to share insight about Freemasonry. Social, cultural, and political context may come into play with some of that insight and should not be mistaken to represent social, cultural, or political views […]
Today, the Waco Tribune featured the history of our lodge, the Grand Lodge, and a review of how the Waco community can and should take advantage of having the Grand Lodge Memorial Temple at its center. Check it out by clicking here: https://www.wacotrib.com/news/local/grand-lodge-of-texas-an-overlooked-treasury-of-history-architecture/article_e9912078-20a6-5c21-a17f-07d235540dc4.html
Waco Lodge continued an annual tradition that goes back to at least the 1910s: delivery of flowers to our lodge’s widows during the holidays. It is always one of the favorite projects of many brothers and this year was no different. Personally, I’ve greatly enjoyed getting to know some of […]
At the December stated meeting of Waco Lodge, our newest member shared a presentation about his recent trip to Israel. The brethren and ladies in attendance were enthralled as he showed photos and told stories about his time in various cities there that are important to Masonry’s traditions as well […]
As usual, Waco Lodge kept very busy in December with various charitable causes. Several of our members participated in the 30th annual Food for Families drive. The record was again broken as more than 2,300,000 pounds of food was gathered for families in need for Christmas 2019. You can read […]
Our friends at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum have shared a fascinating document from 1836, Texas’ first year as a Republic, wherein Brother Sam Houston commissioned fellow Mason Joel Robison as a Texas Ranger. You can see more about it on their website here: https://www.texasranger.org/texas-ranger-museum/museum-collections/other-artifacts/commission/Houston’s heroic status […]
At the 2019 Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo, Waco Lodge represented Freemasonry with its own booth. What a fun time we had! About a dozen members volunteered over ten days to keep the booth manned as we engaged the public and answered questions about the Craft. A few men […]
Congratulations to our dear Brother Nazry Mustakim, who has recently been raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason after self-examining in the catechism of the Fellowcraft Degree. What an impactful beginning to what is sure to be a long and prosperous Masonic career!