So Mote it Be! A History & Meaning
Every Master Mason has encountered the ritual phrase “So Mote It Be” numerous times in the lodge. This phrase, which means “so may it be,” is repeated[…]
Harry Truman: President & Freemason
In 1939, Harry S. Truman wrote, “Freemasonry is a system of morals which makes it easier to live with your fellow man, whether he understands it[…]
Masters Message: Modern Men
I believe that in this day and age, that men especially need a strong moral and enlightened compass to not just be “modern” men but[…]
Masters Message: Packing My Parachute
Written by: Kevin J. Hack The year 2020 has been a most challenging year to say the least and as the new year approaches, it[…]
Education: Brother Gerald Ford
Ill. Brother Gerald Ford, 33° joined the fraternity in 1949 alongside his three half-brothers, Thomas, Richard, and James at Malta Lodge No. 465 in Grand[…]
Masters Message: Rules of Civility
Written by: Kevin J. Hack George Washington joined the Masonic Lodge in Fredericksburg Virginia at the age of 20 in 1752. During the War of[…]
Masters Message: Meet, Act, & Part
Written by: Kevin Hack “Eighty percent of life’s satisfaction comes from meaningful relationships.”-Brian Tracy Al Ritter has written a book titled “The 100/0 Principle.” You[…]
Three Tenets of Freemasonry
BROTHERLY LOVE: Devotion to and caring for each other and our community RELIEF: Concern for and selfless giving to those in distress TRUTH: Using knowledge,[…]
155th Anniversary
155 years ago on October 4th, 1865, Watseka Lodge #446 was formally chartered. The members of our lodge have been through the turn of 2[…]