December 4

FRATERNITY is calling a brother to fellowship

Call to me, and I will answer you; I will tell to you things great beyond reach of your knowledge.  ~ Jeremiah 33:3

One day, Jerry was approached by his older brother, Jim, to join the Knights of Columbus.  Jerry was just twenty-two years old at the time and cruising along in life, so his response was “Why?” 

His brother replied, “For the greater honor and glory of God.”

That exchange between brothers may have seemed insignificant at first.  After all, many men are invited into the fraternity, but soon after they join, they lose their way again.  But in other instances, it is a wake-up call for a man, because he finds spiritual nourishment and Catholic brotherhood.  Sometimes, this leads to untold influences on families, parishes and communities.  This is what happened to Jerry.  His thirty-eight years with the Knights were capped by his election as State Deputy of Colorado.  With his administration’s theme of “For the greater honor and glory of God!”, Jerry harkened back to the guidance he had received from his brother.  He seemed to have come full circle, but his journey to Christ and his leadership of men continues to this day.  ~ A Sir Knight

Is there a hidden call for you to be an example for other men in the Knights?  Are you helping others to heed the call by inviting them to become part of our fraternity?

If God can work through me, he can work through anyone.
~ Saint Francis of Assisi

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