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Brother Knights, A few years ago, I was enrolled in a Master’s program through the Catholic University of America which was focused on teaching business principles for parish life, including: budgeting, accounting, fundraising and crisis management. And one class was in strategic planning and operational management. In the class we learned about how to conduct […]

Brother Knights, We now approach the holy season of advent. The word “advent” literally means, “arrival.”  It is the time where we are preparing for the arrival of our Lord Jesus.    This might seem somewhat strange to prepare for the coming of Jesus when we know he has already come. But this season rekindles […]

Brother Knights, In the Church, the month of November is traditionally dedicated to praying for the poor souls in purgatory. On November 1, we celebrate All the Saints who are rejoicing with God in heaven. And on November 2, we pray for All Souls, so that they may be purified and enter heaven. It’s a […]