Who can we be as Knights of Columbus?

Who can we be as Knights of Columbus?
Thursday, August 12, 2010

I thought last month’s article by Dominican Father Gabriel B O’Donnell on Father Michael J. McGivney was enlightening and inspiring. Our founder was a priest. His name is Michael. Today he is Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney. He is on the road to sainthood. He is a model of holiness not only for priests but for all members of the Knights of Columbus.

One of the titles ascribed to him was “Protector of Christian Family.” Think of his mother and father, Patrick and Mary. They gave birth to 13 children in Waterbury, Connecticut. Six of the children died in infancy or childhood. So the first child, Michael, with four loving sisters and two brothers learned early of sorrow and the hard grip of poverty. He also learned about the powers of love and faith, and family fortitude.

We need all the help from him with respect to the issues of life, the sacredness of marriage and the family. These are fundamentals not only in our Church but in America.

I am looking at a flyer from the Knights of Columbus, 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510.

The Knights of Columbus Day of the Unborn Child – March 25, 2004

“In keeping with the established tradition, the Order will be once again celebrating an “International Knights of Columbus Day of the Unborn Child” on March 25. The Day of the Unborn was instituted as an addition to the Order’s Crusade for Life and a symbol of commitment to building a culture that respects and protects every life.

“When celebrating the Day of the Unborn, councils are encouraged to conduct either a Pro-Life Mass or a rosary prayer service… Suggested Intercessions for the Cause of Life”

“For an end to abortion, artificial contraception, human cloning, in-vitro fertilization, euthanasia, unjust executions, and all sins against the dignity of human life, let us pray to the Lord…

“For our nation and for the entire family of man, that every society and culture may be reborn through the Gospel, and that we may devote ourselves more profoundly to the work of the New Evangelization, let us pray to the Lord.”

Fraternally yours,
George H. Kubeck, Respect Life Chairman