MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE OHIO STATE COUNCIL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
State Deputy News and Notes Kevin Miller
the Church in our lives and how, as people of faith, we move forward from these recent revelations. And, perhaps most importantly, how confidence can be restored – confidence that we so badly need in these trying and ever-changing times.
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are For us as Knights, our path is a clear a leader.” —John Quincy one; for as Knights, we have already Adams accepted a place of leadership in our As we all move forward during this fraternal year, working diligently in support of our programs and initiatives, we have heard the many concerns of the faithful regarding the challenges now facing our Church. There is no question that these challenges are large – and have caused many to question the role of
Church. By the very act of becoming a Knight, we have all made a declaration to God and each other that we will stand in support of the teachings of Christ, our Church, and its clergy, bound together by the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity.
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at the helm when the sea is calm” – and for many Catholics, and for many of us, these are trying times. But as Knights, it is more important than ever for all of us to remain faithful, to continue to focus on our mission and good works, and to continue to offer our prayers and support to our clergy, who are all being maligned based on the actions of a small minority of their fellows. While we all decry the victimization of those who have been subject to abuse and seek justice on their behalf, we must also make sure to give our support to the good and righteous men who have given their lives to the Church and serve us daily as leaders of their flocks.
It had been said that, “it is easy to be
CHARITY | UNITY | FRATERNITY | PATRIOTISM
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