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They are the Knights on Main Street, the men you probably envision when someone says Knights of Columbus to you. They’re present in their UNIFORM at civic and Church events, acting as honor guards and color corps, or standing in respect at the funerals of members or during adoration of the Eucharist. But there is more to being a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus than a uniform. They are the men who have chosen to embrace the Order’s fourth principle of patriotism, the men who lead the efforts to reach out to veterans and active military and to embody the fact that one can be a faithful Catholic and also be a faithful citizen.When the Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882, three principles united its members: charity, unity and fraternity. At that time people feared that members of the Catholic faith owed their entire allegiance to the Church and could not be trusted as citizens of their country. Patriotism was added to the Order’s principles in 1900, based on the idea that Knights are loyal to both God and country. Members who wish to live out patriotism together can join “the Fourth Degree.” Members of this degree have the special honor of holding the title “Sir Knight,” participating in color and honor guards and organizing programs that promote Catholic citizenship.
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A Reflection from Deacon Allan J. Frederiksen
Last time we concluded with "The moment he, Jesus, died, every person who had
ever lived on earth prior to what we now call Good Friday, and every person who
will live on it after - in a moment that transcends time itself - the moment that
Jesus made a sacrifice for one and all."
We will continue with a focus on the Eucharist and the Eucharistic Celebration.
At Mass we hear "Let us profess the Mystery of the Faith, and it is indeed a great
mystery."
In the "good old days" we professed "Christ has died (past), Christ is risen
(present), Christ will come again (future)."
Here is how the New Dictionary of Theology defines mystery, devoting a total of
4 1/2 pages of small font to the subject. Here are a few highlights quoted.
"The word mystery (Greek Mysterion, Latin Mysterium) has many nuances of
meaning. Central to the various meanings is the idea of something hidden which
has been revealed, something unapproachable - which invites entry, something
unknowable - which offers true understanding.
While the New Testament, the Greek version, mysterion, uses the word in many
different ways, it is usually connected with the Jewish idea of the plan God has in
mind for the world. This plan is glimpsed by those who seek and see, but it remains
obscure, defying complete comprehension/explanation. We see some of this in the
Gospel of Mark 4:10-12."
Mark 4:10-12 states "And when he was alone, those present along with the twelve
questioned him about the parables. He answered them, "The mystery of the
kingdom of God has been granted to you, but to those outside everything comes in
parables, so that, they may look and see, but not perceive, and hear and listen, but
not understand, in order that they may not be converted and forgiven."
My personal comment here - Ouch -what is one to make of that?
This brings us to the great Mystery of the Eucharist, two very earthly elements, the
elements of grains and grapes, that become for us the Body and Blood of our Lord
Jesus Christ, instituted at the Last Supper.
At the Last Supper, which was a Passover Meal, we read that Jesus said the
blessing, which would have been something like this "Blessed are you, Adonai,
King of the Universe, who brings forth bread from the earth," and likewise,
"Blessed are you, Adonai, King of the Universe, who brings forth the vine of the
earth."
Then, perhaps most interestingly, Jesus would have continued, "Blessed are you,
Adonai, King of the Universe, who sanctified us with His Commandments and
commanded us concerning the washing of hands."
When we are at Mass, these very same prayers, in a somewhat different
formulation are said by the priest.
"Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness have
received the bread we now offer you, fruit of the earth and work of human hands. It
will become for us the bread of life, Blessed by God forever."
At the mixing of the wine and water the deacon, or if there is no deacon the priest,
will pray "Through the mystery of this water and wine, may we come to share the
divinity of Christ who humbled himself to share in our humanity." We
acknowledge God on earth.
Then over the mixed wine and water the priest prays "Blessed are you, Lord God
of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the wine we offer you,
fruit of the vine and work of human hands. It will become for us your spiritual
drink. Blessed be God forever."
And then we are transported back in time, if you will, to the moment when the
Pharisees complained about the disciples of Jesus not washing hands before meals,
although this prayer is said silently by the priest, it is said, "Wash me, O Lord, from
my iniquity and cleanse me from my sins," it takes on a totally new meaning and
therefore understanding.
.Peace,
Deacon Allan
ST JOSEPH PRAY FOR US!!!!
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