University Masonic Lodge #1190 A.F. & A.M. - Austin, Texas

05/06/2026

See y'all there!

02/23/2026

What a wonderful Festive Board we had last Thursday! So good to see you brothers and welcomed guests!

02/07/2026

It was a pleasure to have representatives from Thomas H. Keithley Masonic Lodge #45 PHA visit us for our February Stated Meeting. Thanks for coming by and hope to see y'all again soon!

01/27/2026

See y'all there!!!

09/28/2025

Another fantastic day yesterday at SAFE's Touch-A-Truck! We cooked over 400 burgers to feed the volunteers... I think this was our 6th year helping out with the very worthwhile event!

07/21/2025

Sharpen your game, sign up, and we'll see you out there! Join us to support some great causes!

07/07/2025

07/01/2025

Saturday University Lodge No. 1190 had our 2025 Office Installation. Congratulations to our newly installed officers!

06/15/2025

Honoring Fathers, Masons, and Mentors This Father's Day

Brethren,

As we celebrate Father's Day, our thoughts naturally turn to the men who have shaped our lives—our fathers, grandfathers, and the father figures who have guided us. This day is a special opportunity to reflect on the profound impact these men have had, and continue to have, on who we are.

Within the Craft, we often speak of building better men. What does that truly mean in practice? A significant part of it, I believe, is about cultivating the qualities that make a good father: integrity, patience, strength of character, and an unwavering commitment to teaching, nurturing, and protecting. The principles we strive to embody as Masons—Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth—are precisely the cornerstones of strong families and virtuous lives. When we live these tenets, we don't just become better Masons; we become better men, and by extension, better fathers.

This brings to mind a unique aspect of our fraternity: the mentorship we offer and receive. Beyond the bonds of brotherly love, there's often a profound father-son dynamic at play within our Lodge. This is where a wiser, more experienced brother steps forward, acting as a guide, a confidant, and a source of wisdom—much like a father. And it's where a younger Mason, eager to learn and committed to self-improvement, opens himself to that guidance, striving to embody the virtues passed down. This invaluable relationship helps forge the character of good men, and ultimately, good fathers.

To our fathers, whether by blood or by bond, who are still with us: may you feel the deep appreciation and love you so richly deserve. Take a moment this Sunday to celebrate the joy of fatherhood and the unique role you play in your families.

And to those whose fathers have passed into the Grand Lodge Above: we hold their memories sacred. Their lessons, their laughter, and their legacies live on within us. Let us pause to remember their contributions and the enduring love they bestowed upon us. They helped lay the foundation upon which we continue to build our lives.

May this Father's Day be filled with warmth, reflection, and gratitude for all the fathers and father figures who have illuminated our paths.

Fraternally,

Danut Prisacaru
Worshipful Master
University Lodge No 1190
Austin TX USA

05/23/2025

05/23/2025

🎉 Big thanks to University Masonic Lodge #1190 A.F. & A.M. - Austin, Texas!
We are incredibly grateful for your generous support, which will help refresh the playground equipment for the Little Longhorns of UT Elementary.
Your commitment to our students well-being and development means the world to us – because play is where learning imagination and friendships begin.