Born a Man: Become a Knight

By: Mike Meady, Grand Knight of Council 15995

ung I had no curiosity about the Knights of Columbus, I saw them at t not others, and I worked with them on various renovation projects proached to join I defaulted to the ol’ cliche “I am a father with a me for the Knights.” asking me questions about the Knights of Columbus I became more nization in ways I would not have earlier. My curiosity blossomed the Knights when he was older I made him a promise, “When you y y become a Knight, then we would join together.” A few years passed and I thought my son ha d me on his 18th birthday. I kept my promise and we

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Through the Knights we ss fortunate. We renovated our parish, restored a mi much more. I could see the gleam of happiness and l er, and I felt the same sense of satisfaction.

One pivotal story comes r st boarded a plane to go on a fishing expedition. As u le. Shortly after we had sat down, I noticed an elderl what seamed to be a heavy carry-on bag When she r ight help her put her bag in the overhead. I noticed m ewspapers or towards their phones and tablets. Before I had a chance to say something or get up, my son had already jumped up, he took the heavy bag from the elderly passenger and placed in in the over head She thanked him profusely and I remember fondly what his response was: “All good, I am a Knight of Columbus, and we are always here to help”! And he went back to his seat as if nothing happened.

My son eventually left home to find better jobs out West and start a new chapter in his life I visit him often and I am pleased that he has kept up his involvement with the Knights in his new community and parish. He continues to find strength and love in his Faith and in his helping of others, and for that I am forever grateful to the Knights of Columbus

This is my story, what will yours be?

Vivat Jesus!