I don’t think it’s a matter of trusting the Knights so much as opening a door to other groups who may feel they have equal rights to, say, bringing in a gun or wearing a hunting knife on their belt while at Mass. It’s not that much of a bother; as I mentioned in my earlier response, it’s an option. The sword does not make the Knight.
Well I don’t know. I mean that’s sort of like telling the baker to leave the rolling pin at home. But then again, why would the baker be walking around with a rolling pin? Maybe it’s more like telling the butcher that he shouldn’t play with knives. Or something. Because a knight without a sword has a name. A knight without a sword is a squire.I don’t think it’s a matter of trusting the Knights so much as opening a door to other groups who may feel they have equal rights to, say, bringing in a gun or wearing a hunting knife on their belt while at Mass. It’s not that much of a bother; as I mentioned in my earlier response, it’s an option. The sword does not make the Knight.
Perhaps in the “old days” what you say would have more validity. Knights do protect the clergy. We do so in many ways but we do not use our swords! (As much as some brother Knights may feel compelled when we escort our Bishop during public events.)Well I don’t know. I mean that’s sort of like telling the baker to leave the rolling pin at home. But then again, why would the baker be walking around with a rolling pin? Maybe it’s more like telling the butcher that he shouldn’t play with knives. Or something. Because a knight without a sword has a name. A knight without a sword is a squire.
Ok. I guess you can be a knight without a sword. I guess that’s allowed. I’ve changed my mind.Perhaps in the “old days” what you say would have more validity. Knights do protect the clergy. We do so in many ways but we do not use our swords! (As much as some brother Knights may feel compelled when we escort our Bishop during public events.)
I like to think our sword is a reminder of our tradition much like the Bishop’s staff is a reminder of his duty to shepherd his Diocesan flock. I don’t think our Bishop (or any for that matter) would physically use the crook at the top to capture someone and bring him to Mass nor would he use the other end to poke/push/prod someone away from the church. It’s just a symbolic reminder of our tradition.
BTW Knights of Columbus do have a Squire group: young men under 18 years old. Sometimes these might be altar servers or the sons of Knights preparing to become Knights themselves.
Welcome!Ok. I guess you can be a knight without a sword. I guess that’s allowed. I’ve changed my mind.
Well I’m not ready to be one yet myself. You have to be good. And pure. And holy first. I think. But thanks for the offer. Thanks so much for that. Maybe someday.Welcome!
I’m a Council officer. If we all had to be good, pure, or holy, I think we ALL have to resign! Good thing the Knights aren’t looking for perfect people; we’re just looking for Catholic men who want to protect the faith, family, and the church. Give is some serious thought. God Bless you! :knight1:
Ok thanks.
Congratulations! :knight1:
Sometimes, what let’s us down the most, is our expectations and not the reality. KOFC, like many parish lay ministries, is about doing a lot of little things and, every now and then, participating in a few big things. For example, I choose to spend some of my day’s just being with my aging father so I can be his driver, clean his yard, and be his companion during meals so he eats better. Not glamorous but in the vein of the highest calling of a Catholic. My KOFC jurisdiction has raised enough money to donate an ultrasound machine that had directly influenced at least 75 pregnant women to NOT have an abortion and we’re raising money to donate another. Small things and big things add up. The key is to find how to honor God in every action we do and to worship Him in all our thoughts.