How Often Masons Meet & Why It Matters

Most men today feel like they don’t have enough time.

You probably wake up early, grind all day, deal with responsibilities, and by the time you get a moment to breathe, someone’s asking you to do something else.

So the thought of adding one more thing to your life?
It feels impossible.

But here’s the thing: Freemasonry isn’t about taking your time—it’s about making your time count.

Brothers who thrive in Masonry don’t have more hours in the day than you do. They’ve just learned the importance of planning for what actually matters.

Let’s talk about what that looks like practically.

How Often Do Masons Meet?

Most lodges meet once a month for their business meeting.
Some hold extra gatherings for instruction, fun, and charity.
Degrees, events, and social functions happen throughout the year—but you need to choose your level of involvement.

Masonry isn’t designed to take over your life.

It’s designed to enhance it.

And if you’re thinking, "But I don’t have time for this," take stock of what’s actually stealing your time. 

The Cable Tow: What It Teaches About Time & Commitment

In Masonic symbolism, the cable tow represents duty and personal limits.

✔ It’s a reminder that a Mason must honor his responsibilities first—his faith, his family, his livelihood.
✔ It’s also a lesson that commitment should stretch you, but never break you.
✔ Every Mason learns that he must only commit to what he can reasonably handle without neglecting his other duties.

In short: No one is asking you to sacrifice time you don't have.

But we will ask you to take an honest look at where you’re spending your time—because if you don’t control your time, someone else will.

Why Do Masons Meet?

Time is your most valuable asset. What you spend it on shapes your life.

Masons meet because we understand that:

Brotherhood Can’t Be Built from a Distance

✔ You can’t form real bonds virtually.
✔ Trust is built shoulder to shoulder, not screen to screen.
✔ You need people in your life.

If you feel like you’re going through life alone, maybe it's time for a change.

Growth Requires Accountability

Self-improvement isn’t a solo sport.

• If you aren’t actively learning, sharpening, and growing, you’re falling behind.
• When you don’t surround yourself with driven, principled men, it makes it easy to fall deep into a comfort zone that you can't get out of.
• The men in the Lodge are supposed to hold each other accountable. That’s why we meet.

Time Invested Purposefully Pays the Highest Dividend

Most people waste time without realizing it.

❌ Hours lost scrolling social media.
❌ Nights spent watching TV instead of building something real.
❌ Energy poured into distractions that don’t move you forward.

The truth? You don’t need more time. You need to take stock and cut out things that don't serve you anymore.

Freemasonry gives men a structured way to invest in their own growth.

What Happens If You Don’t Show Up?

✔ If you don’t make time for growth, you stay stagnant.
✔ If you don’t make time for relationships, you go through life alone.
✔ If you don’t make time for things that matter, time will make the decision for you.

What’s Next?

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