Ep 48 -How Should Lodges Guard the West Gate? Dago Rodriguez, Observant Masonry & Masonic Education

How should a Masonic lodge guard the West Gate?In this episode of Masonic Muscle, I sit down with Past Master Dago Rodriguez of South Pasadena Lodge No. 290 for a serious discussion about lodge standards, Observant Masonry, candidate education, Masonic education, and what it takes to build a stronger lodge culture.We talk about his time in the East, the process South Pasadena Lodge went through to register as an Observant Lodge, his pet peeves with Freemasonry, and the education system happening inside his lodge — from candidate education all the way to the Illumination Series.Then we bring it back to the physical side of Masonic Muscle: South Pasadena Lodge has an actual gym, and newly obligated Brother Fernando Laguna wants to clean it up so Brothers can strengthen their Masonic Muscle in the lodge and in life.This episode solves one Masonic problem:How can a lodge raise its standards, educate candidates properly, and build men who are stronger inside and outside the lodge?We discuss:Guarding the West GateObservant MasonrySouth Pasadena Lodge No. 290candidate educationMasonic educationthe Illumination Serieslodge standards and pet peevesMasonic fitness and the lodge gymbuilding better men one degree at a timeMasonic Muscle is dedicated to exploring the mysterious origins, history, traditions, and symbols of the Craft while encouraging Masons to increase their level of fitness one degree at a time — becoming pillars of strength in the lodge, at home, and in the world.We give you more light, but no light weights.Have an origin theory, Masonic question, old document, book recommendation, lodge problem, or research lead?Write to me at:[email protected] Masonic Muscle on Instagram:@masonicmuscleFollow Masonic Muscle on Facebook.Subscribe to Masonic Muscle on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, or wherever you listen.Share this episode with one Brother who cares about Masonic education, lodge standards, and building stronger men.