West Nashville Phoenix Freemasons' Lodge #131

07/01/2026

A nation of indefatigable glory. God bless America! 🇺🇸

06/30/2026

Proud to be American. 🇺🇸

05/31/2026

03/08/2026

Another great evening with our brothers. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our March Jeffersonian Dinner gathering and cigar night! 🍷

02/13/2026

Bound for Preservation
Understanding Manhood in America: Freemasonry's Enduring Path to the Mature Masculine by Robert G. Davis (2005)

This book examines the concept of authentic masculinity in the context of American society and argues that Freemasonry provides an enduring framework and path for men to achieve it. The author, a Past Grand Master of Oklahoma, describes Masonic rituals and ceremonies as reflecting the journey of a man's life from childhood to mature masculinity.

The work opens by addressing the perceived poor state of manhood in contemporary America, including distractions from the electronic era and a lack of positive role models for marriage and fatherhood. Davis discusses the challenges and rewards of being a husband and father, emphasizing personal responsibility, work, and perseverance as essential to reaching the "mature masculine."

Davis presents Freemasonry as a rite of passage that connects men to the collective masculine spirit, serving as a moral and initiatory system to foster mature, responsible manhood—essentially a modern embodiment of male mysteries or a structured path to adult masculine responsibilities. He suggests Freemasonry historically evolved to initiate men into understanding their roles as men, including through symbols, lectures, and rituals designed for this purpose.

One of the striking passages from this important book:

"If the fraternal movement is to make a comeback, the men of fraternity must get back to focusing on the true mission of Masonry; and broadening their own connections to what is around them. They need to express who they are on a more intimate level with other men; they should become vested in the support of their fraternal brothers. They need to recognize that they are participants in the raising of the next generation of elders; that their examples can produce men behind them who will lead with honor and integrity; that they are the bridge to their own future. If the Freemasons would truly practice Masonry as both a reflective and active art, they would capture the interest of a sufficient number of American males to give them a collective moral voice in society."

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12/16/2025

It’s a party! Last night we conferred the Master Mason Degree and were honored to have MWGM Doug Dreaden and his suite join us for the occasion. Welcome brother Ducharme to this ancient and honorable art.

Cheers to all and Merry Christmas. 🌲📐

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving and may our loving God bless you and your families today. 🦃🙏🏻