COLUMBIA

Columbia

Take any past issue of Columbia magazine and you will discover a rich living heritage of our Roman Catholic Faith. Always with some action required. If it is going to be; it is up to you and me as Knights.
Review the March Issue (2002) of Columbia magazine titled: Defending the Inalienable Right to Life. From the Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson: His message reads: -
“ … During the 1990’s journalists spoke often about a “culture war” in American society....members of the Knights of Columbus knew what they were talking about. For decades we have been championing the cause of pro-life, working to defend the sanctity of marriage and the rights of the family, and speaking out for decency in the media.
… They (culture wars) are won or lost by the way people live – by the strength of their commitment in what they believe.” P. 3
From Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua: “Announce Glad Tidings of the Gospel of Life.” The first annual Knights of Columbus – Day of the Unborn Child on March 25th offers new opportunities for members and their families to build a Culture of Life…. REAFFIRMING LIFE in reflecting on the mystery of the Annunciation, we see how Mary’s example of fearless faith and selfless giving are relevant to the pro-life movement’s continuance. It is only with fearless faith that we can confront the Culture of Death so pervasive in our society…. Knights of Columbus have been messengers of hope for more than a century and advocates of life par excellence. Your devotion to the mission of the Church brings glad tidings to millions, and the outstanding service evident in the Order’s nearly 12,000 active councils is a living legacy of faith & charity.”
From Joseph Pronechen, “My Lord and My God” p. 20-22 “ The Blessed Sacrament is not some thing, it is Someone.” … Father Goedert finds that teaching the basic Catholic doctrine that the sacred Host is really and truly Jesus present in his body, blood, soul and divinity, “has an impact on a lot of people.” …Knights to Sponsor Congress, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be the center of attention at the first Knights of Columbus Eucharistic Congress to be held June 22-23 at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. …Pope John Paul II constantly pleads for adoration everywhere…”
Knights in Action: - Supreme Council News: p. 24-25 Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson led an estimated crowd of 100,000 pro-life supporters in the Pledge of Allegiance prior to the start of the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 22. The event marked the 29th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe vs. Wade decision legalizing abortion…. Order gives $1 Million to World Youth Day 2002 (Toronto, July 22-28th). …The Supreme Knight said the Order would work to “carry on the redemptive mission of Jesus Christ and evangelize in His name.”
From the desk of brother George H. Kubeck: