The mission of Jewel P. Lightfoot (JPL) Lodge is to promote a way of life that binds like-minded men in a worldwide brotherhood that transcends all religious, ethnic, cultural, social and educational differences. We teach the great principles of Brotherly Love, relief and truth.
By the outward expression of these virtues, through its fellowship, its compassion and its concern, JPL actively pursues ways in which to serve God, family, country, neighbor and self.
JPL emphasizes each member’s participation in the work of the Lodge, whatever form that might take, officer development and overall excellence in the performance of Masonic ritual.
The purpose of Jewel P. Lightfoot Lodge is to provide our members, candidates and initiates, an understanding of the beauties and mysteries of Freemasonry. We strive to educate, cultivate, and nurture those Masons that seek a thorough understanding of the craft as it applies to them and their individual path in this life.
The actions we perform in Lodge, when done well and to a degree of proficiency, aid the mind in maintaining its disciplined state in ritual and introspection. The goal to be achieved by this activity is a high state of concentration on exactly those things we find in the Craft which enable us to be that ‘better man’. It is a deliberately contemplative union between the mind and body, which then enables us to take the result of that union into the soul.
What does this Lodge look for?
Masonry is not for everyone. We are very selective in the admission of new members. In order to be considered, a man must be of exemplary moral character and must believe in a Supreme Being. The specifics of his religious and political leanings are of no consequence to us, nor is his wealth or standing in the world – save that he ought to be able to adequately provide for himself and his dependents and have some leisure time regularly available for duty to the Craft.
We expect that he will develop meaningful friendships with at least a few of our members, such that they are willing and able to speak to his character and suitability to become a Mason.
Every lodge has its own personality, and ours is quite unique. Our lodge has adopted as its vision: “A brotherhood of virtuous men – united in heart, mind, and spirit – in pursuit of greater consciousness through philosophical, intellectual, and spiritual engagement to the end that enlightenment may be revealed.” We believe that candidates well-suited for our lodge will feel a sense of affinity with this vision and a sense of belonging with our members.
Just as every lodge is different, so is every man who seeks to become a Mason. If we believe you would make a good Mason, we want to help you find the lodge that fits you best, whether it is our own lodge or not. There are more than 40 lodges in the greater Dallas area. Several of our members are widely traveled and would be happy to assist with introducing you to other lodges.
