As the current Columbian year draws to a close, it is important that we remain attentive to the needs of our fellow Brother Knights, our parishes, and our communities. I would like to provide an overview of how your councils can finish the year on a high note.
First, I encourage you to continue your strong support for Life programs, including the Special Olympics, ASAP/Pregnancy Centers, Walks and Novenas for Life. Many of our councils have worked tirelessly on these initiatives, and we must sustain our efforts for those in need, especially the unborn and individuals with special needs.
I would also like to introduce two new Life programs:
– The Gospel of Life: This program presents Pope John Paul II’s encyclical, Evangelium Vitae, to groups of men to teach the importance of human life.
– Holy Hour for Life with Our Lady of Guadalupe: This initiative gathers people for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament alongside an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe to pray for all life issues.
Finally, I want to highlight two existing programs that require immediate attention:
– Mass for Special Needs: Every parish includes individuals with physical, mental, emotional, and cognitive disabilities. Hosting a Mass with anointing can be a vital step in their healing.
– Christian Refugee Relief Program: This program supports persecuted Christians, particularly in the Middle East and other areas worldwide.
Brothers, let’s continue our pro-life efforts in recognizing the dignity of every human being and being Christ for others. Please visit KofC.org to learn more about these and other life programs.
