Letters from our Chaplain
Dear Brother Knights, St. Teresa of Avila said that contemplative prayer “is nothing else than a close sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with him who we know loves us.” The first thing that we bring to prayer is the knowledge that our Lord loves us deeply. We have in […]
Dear Brother Knights, This time of year, we look ahead to the beginning of the school year. Even if one no longer attends school or has children in school, this time of year is a good reminder for us that we are to be lifelong learners. God has given us an intellect that we might […]
Dear Brother Knights, We celebrate during this month of July the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. We celebrate this milestone with great joy, but also that we never forget how our country was established and who we are as a people. The story of the United States of America […]
Dear Brother Knights, Throughout the universal church, the month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated on June 12th. The image of the Sacred Heart is a familiar image, as it is found in our churches and homes. The origin of this […]
Dear Brother Knights, He is risen! Alleluia! As Christians, we celebrate this Easter with much solemnity because it is a central and integral part of our lives. If Jesus had not been resurrected, he would still be considered by many to be a great man. He would be viewed as a heroic figure who died […]
Dear Brother Knights, In the first Eucharistic Prayer we call Abraham “our father in faith.” He was willing to give up what was most endearing to him, Isaac, his son, through whom Abraham promised many decendants. Abraham is our father in faith because he was willing to give up what was most precious to him, […]
Dear Brother Knights, We think of the season of Lent, we may think of giving something up or fasting. We may think of not eating meat on Friday, or our favorite Knights of Columbus fish fry dinners. These are wonderful things. They can help us have a good Lent. However, the whole goal of Lent […]
Dear Brother Knights, What a blessing we have in the upcoming Solemnity of Christmas. God is indeed among us! The truth of Christmas can be understood by a small child and it can move the hardest heart. The prophets foretold it, but it’s also unimaginable. God, whom the universe cannot contain, chose […]
Dear Brother Knights, St. Augustine in his book Confessions recounts the last moments of his mother’s life on earth. His mother, St. Monica, was a devout woman who prayed for the conversion of Augustine, who throughout his youth lived a Godless, debauched life. He, of course, had a great conversion, and became one of the great […]
Dear Brother Knights, On Oct. 1, we celebrated our parish feast day of St. Teresa. Se. Teresa is, of course, known for her “little way.” The little way is essentially doing little things with great love. In Lisieux where St. Teresa lived, you can visit the Carmelite monastery where she is laid to rest. It’s […]