Knights of Columbus Resources for Lent 2023

Here are several resources available for councils and parishes:

1. The Way of the Cross: Traditional and Modern Meditations
Perfect for both private and public use, The Way of the Cross contains the traditional set of meditations on the Way of the Cross by St. Alphonsus Liguori as well as a more modern set of meditations. PDF | Order

2. A Guide to Confession
A simple, yet comprehensive, examination of conscience, A Guide to Confession includes a brief explanation of the sacrament as well as a step-by-step guide for going to confession. These are available for purchase in packs of 100. PDF | Order

3. Vivat Jesus Spiritual Planner 2023
Vivat Jesus Spiritual Planner is a pocket-sized prayer book and calendar for the year 2023. Lent is a perfect time for men to make resolutions to improve their spiritual lives, and this book is a tool designed to help their prayer life. It includes monthly calendars and suggested devotions as well as space to develop a personal plan for prayer. Encourage your council to purchase copies to hand out to the men of the council or even the whole parish. Council officers are also able to purchase Vivat Jesus at a bulk rate through the supplies online portal. Order

4. Ukraine Solidarity
Feb. 24 will mark one year since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. Encourage your council to find ways to support our Ukrainian brothers through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. One practical way to support those in need is to donate to the Knights’  Ukrainian Solidarity Fund.

5. Divine Mercy
The Divine Mercy Chaplet is a perfect devotion to include in a regular council meeting, especially during the season of Lent. The Knights of Columbus produced a film in 2017 titled The Face of Mercy, which is an excellent resource for faith formation. Also available through Catholic Information Service are Divine Mercy prayer cards that include instructions on how to pray the chaplet.