Porter Lodge Chronicles
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In October of 2023, as the sitting Worshipful Master of Porter Lodge, I found myself embarking on an all-day degree in South Bend. Prior to this, my opinion of all-day degrees was fairly conventional: a necessary tool for extenuating circumstances—for brothers who were infirm, preparing for military service, or facing other significant limitations. We had just such a brother, Dylan, who had recently turned 18 and was slated to join the Marine Corps. I was entirely on board with ensuring he could enter the Marine Corps under the protective umbrella of our Masonic fraternity.
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As powerful as the allegory of HA is in the Master Mason degree, we must not overlook the deeper lessons hidden in the actions of the Ruffians. Their role is more than merely setting the stage for the central drama. In truth, their presence in the ritual is deeply personal and profound. It’s about the struggle we all face between who we are and who we are trying to become on our spiritual journey. They symbolize the very real internal obstacles we face on the spiritual path. In the grand tapestry of Masonic teachings, they hold a tragic and transformative role.
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On Thursday November 14, 1963, the Vidette-Messenger of Porter County, a local newspaper, announced the rededication of Valparaiso's new downtown masonic temple. Below is the original article.
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On Wednesday, October 21, 1883, the people of Valparaiso gathered in the center of town to witness the cornerstone laying ceremony for the new courthouse. It was a moment of great historical significance, and our Lodge proudly took part in the occasion. One of the stones bears the date and commemorates the presence of Valparaiso’s Masonic Brotherhood, who helped lay the cornerstone and place the time capsule. Presented here is the original program from that memorable event.
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I’ve been fortunate to have many brothers that have been guides and have inspired my journey in Freemasonry; however, the story of my first introduction to Masonry, I think, is the most compelling.
I had visited my grandfather’s grave, and I noticed he had a square and compass on his gravestone. He had passed when I was young, so I had never had an opportunity to discuss his involvement, but finding the symbols on his gravestone piqued my curiosity.
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