Tag: Knights of Columbus
Pre-Election Novena
(CNA/EWTN News).- With the Nov. 8 election approaching, the Knights of Columbus have released a novena addressed to Mary, the Immaculate Conception, who is the patroness of the United States. The novena consists of nine days of prayer, starting Oct. 30 and running through Nov. 7, the eve of the election. In 1791, America’s first… Read More ›
US Knights of Columbus will match donations to aid persecuted Iraqis
New Haven, Conn., Aug 12, 2014 / 02:54 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Knights of Columbus have established a matching fund to assist Christians and other religious minorities facing severe persecution or displacement in Iraq and nearby countries.“The unprovoked and systematic persecution and violent elimination of Middle East Christians, as well as other minority groups, especially in Iraq,… Read More ›
“Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance makes a difference
As we approach Flag Day, Tuesday, there are those in our nation who would have “under God” removed from our pledge of allegiance. True, it was added to the original pledge. For good reason. It might be helpful to reflect on a speech given in February 1954, which reportedly was instrumental in motivating President Dwight… Read More ›
Bishop Lori addresses the fear and ‘scandal’ of death
Phoenix, Ariz., Aug 6, 2009 / 02:00 pm (CNA).- The Supreme Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus, Bishop William Lori, spoke to the Knights during their memorial Mass for deceased Knights and loved ones about the natural fear of death and what lies beyond this life. On the Feast of the Lord’s Transfiguration, the Bishop… Read More ›