Evening Star Lodge #113

05/03/2026

Still trying......

04/28/2026

04/17/2026

Within the hallowed halls of our Craft, peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but the presence of Unity, Harmony, and Fraternity.
May we always meet on the level, act by the plumb, and part upon the square.
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04/08/2026

Its our Annual Cook time again , the Brothers of Evening Star Lodge #113 & Eugene Whitney Lodge #271 are back again ‼️📌

04/02/2026

Why did you become a Mason?
You likely became a Freemason to seek personal development, brotherhood, and a sense of purpose. Driven by values like integrity and charity, you joined to connect with like-minded individuals, engage in community service, and explore a rich, historic tradition that helps themselves.

Based on common motivations and experiences shared by members, your decision was likely driven by several key factors:

Brotherhood and Fellowship: Seeking a sense of belonging, camaraderie, and lifelong friendships with men of similar values.

Personal Growth: A desire for self-improvement, gaining self-knowledge, and becoming a better man.

Community Service and Charity: A commitment to making a positive impact on society through charitable works and supporting the community.

Tradition and History: An interest in the history, symbolism, and philosophy of the fraternity.

Mentorship: Looking for guidance, structure, and wisdom from experienced members.

Family Tradition: Following in the footsteps of family members, such as a father or grandfather who was a Mason.

Ultimately, the choice to join is deeply personal, often described as a search for something more in life, such as purpose, structure, or a supportive community of like-minded men.

03/30/2026

Sunday Reflection on the Plumb

Brethren,

The plumb isn’t decorative.
It’s demanding.

Operative masons used it to ensure a wall stood perfectly vertical. If the line leaned, the structure failed. Simple.

Speculative Masons? We use it to measure ourselves.

The plumb is the living perpendicular — the constant reminder that our conduct must rise straight upward toward truth. No tilt toward convenience. No lean toward ego. No bend toward public approval.

Esoterically, the plumb is more than morality.
It is the axis between heaven and earth.

It stretches from the Mosaic pavement to the canopy of heaven — a symbolic line running through you. It asks:

Are you aligned?

Not in Lodge.
In life.

The plumb represents:
• Uncompromising adherence to truth
• Justice guided by conscience
• The middle way between excess and indifference
• The ascent of the soul from the “dead level” to a living vertical path

It is the jewel of the Junior Warden — reminding us that morality does not pause during refreshment. Character is not seasonal. Integrity is not situational.

And here’s the esoteric punch:

The plumb is inward.

V.I.T.R.I.O.L. — Visit the interior of the earth… and by purification, discover the hidden stone.

That hidden stone is you.

So here is your Sunday reflection:

Where does your line lean?

• Do you adjust your principles to fit company?
• Do you bend when ambition pressures you?
• Do you compromise in small ways and justify it?

Or…

Do you rise straight?

The plumb doesn’t shout.
It quietly reveals deviation.

This week, check your alignment.
Not with other men — with your own conscience.

Stand upright.
Walk straight.
Build vertical.

How do you maintain your plumb line in a world that constantly pulls you off center?

03/30/2026

Knowledge is the true light of a Mason 🔷

Every symbol carries a lesson, every tool a deeper meaning. From the Square that teaches morality to the Compass that guides our actions, the journey in Freemasonry is one of growth, discipline, and wisdom.

Today, we don’t just look at symbols — we understand them, live them, and pass their meaning forward.

A true Master Mason is not just a holder of secrets, but a teacher of values.

Keep learning. Keep building. Keep shining. ✨

03/30/2026

Esther Grand Chapter, OES, PHA-LA District 11 Palm Service Sunday
# Esther Grand Chapter, OES, PHA-LA District 11 Palm Service Sunday
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03/29/2026

Esther Grand Chapter, OES, PHA-LA District 11 Palm Sunday Service
# Esther Grand Chapter, OES, PHA-LA District 11 Palm Sunday Service
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03/21/2026

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03/21/2026

7 Reasons to Join Freemasonry

Not because it’s trendy.
Not because it’s mysterious.
Not because of rumors on the internet.

But because it builds men.

You want real reasons?

🤝 Brotherhood — friendships with men who actually show up.
❤️ Charity — doing good without needing applause.
📚 Self-Improvement — becoming sharper in mind and stronger in character.
🌍 Worldwide Connection — travel almost anywhere and find Brothers.
🏛️ Legacy — part of the oldest ongoing fraternity in the world.
🍽️ Fellowship — real conversations, real meals, real bonds.
📖 Ritual & Meaning — ancient lessons that still apply today.

Freemasonry won’t promise you wealth.
It won’t promise you power.

It will challenge you to become better than you were yesterday.

And in a world full of noise, distraction, and division…

That’s rare.

If you’re a man of integrity, curious about self-development, and willing to put in the work — it might be worth looking into a Lodge near you.

Not online sign-ups.
Not secret messages.

Just real men. In real rooms. Building real character.

That’s the work. 🔨