I orignally wrote this for our newsletter but thought it worthwill to share it here also.
I was privileged this summer to be selected as one of eleven Wisconsin State Delegates to the Supreme Convention. This year’s 128th Annual meeting was held August 3rd through the 5thh in Washington D.C. The opening mass was at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, I’m not sure of the numbers, but there were more Priests, Bishops and Cardinal’s there then I have ever seen, the procession with the Fourth Degree Honor Guard leading the way must have lasted a good 15-20 minutes. In his homily Archbishop Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington D.C. said “The theme for this Supreme Convention of the Knights, “I Am My Brother’s Keeper,” highlights the commitment of service and the works of charity that have been intrinsic to our order since its beginning. Father Michael J. McGivney, Servant of God, understood with a piercing insight guided by the Holy Spirit that God’s love made manifest in Christ is supposed to be reflected and shared in our care for one another. We are our brother’s keeper. The very origins of our order are rooted in the recognition that we are called to exercise a ministry of service and charity.” The very essence of being a member of the Knights of Columbus is that we may serve not just each other, but those less fortunate in our society.
I came away from the convention with a better sense of what we as an organization are capable of doing and a better sense that belonging to the Knights can be a real vocation. It is my hope that in the coming months we can translate the theme of “I am My Brother’s Keeper” into action throughout our church and community.
Visit the Supreme website for more information on this years convention
http://www.kofc.org/un/eb/en/conv/2010/index.html
Jack