Bio:
Daniel Molina is a Past Master of Hibiscus No. 275, having served in 2020 and 2021. He is a Masonic lecturer who has presented nationally and internationally on Freemasonry and related topics. He is also a published writer on Masonic subjects, contributing to the Southern California Research Lodge’s Fraternal Review.
For Florida’s 27th Masonic District, he has served at both the district and zone levels in various Masonic education roles, including district committeeman for the Masonic Education Committee and Zone Chairman of Masonic Leadership Training.
He is an active member of several appendant and affiliated Masonic bodies, including the Valley of Miami Scottish Rite, where received the investiture of a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor in November 2025; Mi-Am-I Grotto; DeMolay International, as an advisor at large in Florida; Jericho Chapter No. 11, R.A.M.; Adoniram Council No. 10, R.S.M.; Ars Mystica Council No. 593, A.M.D.; Gold Coast Council No. 132, Knight Masons; and Miami Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine.
Daniel received a bachelor’s degree in English Literature, with a minor in Religious Studies, from Florida International University. In 2013, he won the FCSAA award for best fiction story in the state of Florida for his short story titled Elevator. In 2020, he wrote the Forward for The Reflective Freemason: A Journaling Experience, published by the First Three Knocks Masonic Podcast. He is also a frequent guest on Masonic podcasts, which includes appearances on The Tyler’s Place, the official podcast of the Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, and The First Three Knocks Masonic Podcast, among others.
Prepared Topics:
*All presentations can be given in Spanish as well.*
Hiramic Meditations: How Freemasonry Crafts a Stoic Lifestyle – 45-60 Minutes
The presentation introduces the school of thought known as Stoicism, introduces three Stoic thinkers (Zeno, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius), and explores Stoic thought expressed in the blue lodge degrees’ lessons and symbols. In turn, understanding the similarities between constructing the Masonic spiritual temple and constructing the Stoic “Inner Citadel” provides a better understanding for society and Masons alike of the character-building philosophy that Freemasonry teaches its members to actively apply inside and outside of the Lodge room.
The Taxil Hoax: A Conspiracy Against Freemasonry – 45-60 Minutes
The presentation explores who “Leo Taxil” was, the genesis of “the Taxil Hoax,” misinformation the hoax propagated in the 1800s, and the revelation of the hoax on April 19th, 1897, along with highlighting the lasting influence it’s had on society’s perception of Freemasonry that continues to this day.
An Appeal: Rhetoric & Freemasonry – 45-60 Minutes
The presentation explores rhetoric through the lens of Freemasonry, examining its principles, applications, and the distinction between dialectic and ethical rhetoric within the Masonic tradition.
The Hermetic Stations of the Symbolic Lodge – 45-60 Minutes
The presentation introduces Hermeticism and its three core sciences – alchemy, astrology, and theurgy – exploring how each corresponds to the stations of the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, and Junior Warden of the Symbolic lodge.
Work & Instruction: Presenting in Lodge – 45-60 Minutes
The presentation provides a practical guide to developing public speaking and presentation skills for the lodge, covering research, visual aids, and delivering effective Masonic education.
XV: Knight of the East, of the Sword, or of the Eagle: Alchemical & Kabbalistic Symbolism in the Degree – 45-60 Minutes
The presentation is an in-depth exploration of alchemical and Kabbalistic symbolism in the 15th degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, uncovering hidden layers of meaning through research and visual analysis.
Beneath the Surface: Exploring the Mythological Landscape of the Grotto Degree – 20-30 Minutes
The presentation explores the Grotto degree through the lens of katabasis, uncovering its mythological allusions and the deeper symbolic journey.
Measuring Light: The Symbolic Calendars of the Craft – 15-20 Minutes
The presentation explores the origins, meanings, and uses of the unique dating systems – anno lucis, anno domini, anno inventionis, anno depositionis, anno ordinis, and anno mundi – employed by Masonic bodies to mark time and tradition.
Travel information: Daniel is available for virtual presentations. For tiled and non-tiled events that require travel of any kind, please contact him directly for more information.
Websites:
Instagram: @_bruisedwayne
Substack: @dmolina
https://www.facebook.com/daniel.s.darko