December 2013

• Strength, Integrity, Fidelity

  by Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson

  The words of Pope Francis to the Knights reinforce Blessed John Paul II’s challenge to Catholic laity.

• Three Keys to Manhood

  by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori

  St. Joseph’s quiet strength, integrity and fidelity unlock the meaning of man’s Christian mission in the world.

• A Sign of Solidarity

  by Columbia staff

  Pope Francis praises the integrity and loyalty of the Knights of Columbus.

• The Father Dowling Mystery

  by Jeannette Cooperman

  After a Missouri priest stopped to pray with a crash victim, the world wondered if he was an angel of mercy sent by God.

• Hope for Syrian Christians

  by Mike Mastromatteo

  Toronto-area Knights rally support for Syrian refugees at home and abroad through creative initiatives.

• Unveiling the Beauty of Our Lady of Help

  by Pietro Zander

  The Knights of Columbus helps to restore the ancient Madonna del Soccorso, the most revered Marian image in St. Peter’s Basilica

• God is Ever Present

  by Msgr. Robert Weiss

  One year after the tragic school shooting in Newtown, Conn., the community continues its path of grief and healing.

• The Indispensable Gifts of Women

  by Carla Galdo

  Blessed John Paul II’s apostolic letter on the dignity of women, after 25 years, continues to inspire a new feminism.

• Younger Than Sin

  by Father Frederick L. Miller

  The Immaculate Conception of Mary helps us to see how God’s grace is revealed in childlike humility.