Brother Knights,

Building a culture of life is of prime importance to all Catholics, especially members of the Knights of Columbus. We should not forget that we are the right arm of the Church, and we are constant defenders of the faith! To fulfill the mission of Christ we must speak the truth to all that will listen. We should start today and talk to family, friends and neighbors about how precious life is for all of us. It is in this way, as Knights, that we can fight for the end of legalized abortion and comfort those contemplating the unspeakable. More importantly, we need to strive to change the culture to make abortion the choice not made. We have the power in us to strengthen this culture as life is so precious and preferable to death!

But our efforts are not limited to the opposition to abortion. As knights we strive to promote the sanctity and protection of life from the first moment of conception until the final moment of natural death. The dying, sick, elderly and disabled are all worthy of the love of God and our efforts to help them maintain value and dignity in their lives. Take a moment to reflect on this and what we can do as Knights.

 First we must strengthen ourselves via individual and communal prayer: Mass, the Holy rosary and Eucharistic Adoration. At times we are working at the ‘gates of hell’, and we need to possess the graces to withstand the battle. We must recognize that as Knights we are involved in a cultural and spiritual warfare.

Secondly, we must reach out to those who feel that they are locked in to only one choice and show them the avenues which will help them and preserve the sanctity of life – adoption and pregnancy care centers. We should not remain silent, when we hear that fear and uncertainty may lead to an abortion. As Knights, we need to speak up.

 We also need to educate ourselves and others as to the reality of the culture of death- late term abortions, the morning after pill, other contraceptives.

 Lastly, we must act responsibly when it comes to opposing legislation which demeans life and the family. This includes supporting traditional marriage. We should not be supporting political candidates who openly and continually support a culture of death.

Many of our leaders are praising Planned Parenthood and same sex marriage while assaulting traditional family values and religious freedom. God has been removed from the equation. The soul of America has been tarnished. As Knights of Columbus it is our task to change the course of history so once again we become one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Hector Garcia
Pro-Life Director