Brothers as we enter the last 30 days of this fraternal year and begin the planning for the next, please keep several things in the forefront of your minds. First while the leadership may change, and while the year may change, our mission as Knights does not. Our obligation to spread the word of the gospel to those around us …
As we enter March we are quickly approaching the ¾ mark for our fraternal year! It is a good time to access where your council is on achieving your goals! So this month I have a few questions to ask yourself and then your council. Have I anchored myself in the Sacraments? Do I invite God the Father and God …
At the mid year meeting we emphasized that one of the key responsibilities that a council and its leadership has is to ensure that each member has a positive “membership experience”. We approached that from two key perspectives that can be summarized in one statement: “A Knight’s primary mission is to protect”. This statement describes everything we do as Knights …
We should all recognize the title of this post. We have all heard it, but do we really heed it’s warning? Things happen in our lives that reminds us how short and precious life is and that our days are numbered on this earth. This reminder is felt even more deeply upon the loss of a loved one. I recently endured …
Brothers, when we joined our order, we declared we were practical Catholics. As practical Catholics we observe the precepts of the church, so lets explore the newest: to participate in the new evangelization efforts of the church. St John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI both stated that especially in todays secular society that the laity need to participate in …
Brother Knights, with the media coverage of current events, even a hermit would realize that our church faces some serious challenges. Regardless of timing or actions to keep them quiet, these actions are now out in the light of day. It is not our place to judge or comment, however, we should pray for healing and justice for all of …
Brothers, in this modern age of smartphones, tablets, and electronic communications of all kinds, we are constantly bombarded by change. We hear that we must embrace change or be left behind. Change has become so common, and the expectation of nearly instantaneous transition so prevalent that I begin to wonder, with all that “change” are we leaving something important behind? …