Our True Identity as Catholic Men!
| News for Knights of Columbus |
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| VOLUME 40 │ NUMBER 2 │JAN. 17, 2021 |
| In our age where the value of masculinity is often looked upon with suspicion, men can find their true identity and mission in these words of St. Paul: “Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith” (1 Tm 6:11). From providing support for children with disabilities to advocating for the unborn to growing together in faith and fraternity, below are a few examples of the countless ways that Knights pursue goodness and fulfill St. Paul’s call to action. |
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| Knights Deliver Wheelchairs to Afghan OrphansIn May 2006, the Missionaries of Charity opened an orphanage for children with severe disabilities in Kabul, Afghanistan. When the Taliban seized control of the country in August 2021, thousands were forced to flee, including the missionaries and orphans. The sisters eventually relocated 14 Afghan children to Rome, where the Knights of Columbus provided them with wheelchairs. WATCH VIDEO |
| March for LifeKnights and their families are encouraged to participate in the March for Life — the world’s largest annual human rights demonstration — in Washington, D.C., Friday, Jan. 21. This year’s march comes at a time as a decision is awaited in the U.S. Supreme Court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The event will be livestreamed on the March for Life website beginning with a rally at 12 p.m. EST. |
| ‘You, O Man of God’St. Paul lays out the virtues that men need to fight the good fight of faith. READ MORE |
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| Knight Helps Men Grow in FaithMick Hammock was a college Knight at the University of Notre Dame, but his involvement in the Order subsided after graduating. Nearly 10 years later, he was searching for fulfillment and found it in the Knights of Columbus. Now, as grand knight of Council 1349 in San Diego, he brings fresh ideas to his council while welcoming Catholic men into the Order and helping them grow in faith. WATCH VIDEO |
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