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container"> <div class="col-article__title"> <h1 > <div class="rich-text "> Life in the Spirit </div> </h1> </div> <div class="col-article__date"> <time>Nov. 1, 2022</time> </div> <div class="col-article__subtitle"> <span > <div class="rich-text "> God has given us a share in his own life to live boldly as his children in the world </div> </span> </div> <div class="col-article__byline"> <span>By Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly</span> </div> <div class="col-article__date-mobile"> <time>Nov. 1, 2022</time> </div> <section class="col-article__content-rich-text"> <div class="score-rich-text-block default default"> <div class="content-area "> <div class="rich-text "> <figure class="image align-right headshot"><img src="https://images2.cmp.optimizely.com/assets/supreme-knight-kelly/fd69a12a75fc11ef806856e774da02be" alt="Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly" width="163" height="245"> <figcaption>Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly (Photo by Michael Collopy)</figcaption> </figure> <p><strong>“</strong>God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control” (2 Tim 1:7). These words from Scripture recently struck me as they were read at Mass. In the preceding days, I had been part of several conversations about the challenges of living our faith today, and I found that this verse from St. Paul spoke both to the tremendous gift we have been given in our Catholic faith and the responsibility we have to share this gift with others.</p> <p>Whether it’s young parents struggling to raise their family in a culture that seems obsessed with pushing adult agendas on children; a Ukrainian father, separated from his wife and children as he struggles for the very existence of his homeland; a college student lacking stable intellectual and spiritual support in an environment increasingly marked by confusion and instability; or everyday Catholics wrestling with their faith in the face not only of open hostility from the world, but also division and scandals in the Church — in each of these cases and more, there is a temptation to do less and to back away.</p> <p>At times, the adversity is enough to make us give in to cynicism and discouragement and decide to lead a life of ready comfort and diversion — or at least one of general apathy, ready to settle for “good enough” in terms of our growth in virtue and personal excellence.</p> <p>But this “easy” path leads to a far less meaningful life — and away from true fulfillment. Why? Because we were not made for that kind of life. We were made for a higher purpose, and in Jesus Christ we have been given the grace to live as children of God.</p> <blockquote>We are called to be great men — not just “pretty good” men. And to achieve this, we are given the very Spirit of God, who can lead us to a hope that will never disappoint and never give in to despair.</blockquote> <p>St. Paul reminds Timothy that we have been given a spirit of “power and love and self-control.” In his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul likewise makes clear that he has not been relying on his own skill or wise words, but on the power of God (1 Cor 2:3-5). And in his letter to the Church in Rome, he points out that even our suffering can lead to endurance, and thus to character, and to hope, infused in us by the Holy Spirit (Rom 5:3-5).</p> <p>We are called to be great men — not just “pretty good” men. And to achieve this, we are given the very Spirit of God, who can lead us to a hope that will never disappoint and never give in to despair.</p> <p>Moreover, we have a responsibility to help other men recall and understand the Spirit they have been given. It is the duty of a band of Christian brothers, of Catholic gentlemen — of Knights. We Knights of Columbus are called to stand with one another, to encourage one another, and to rely upon our brothers to do the same for us when we are tempted to moments of discouragement.</p> <p>During this fraternal year, more than 20 of our state councils in the United States and Canada will be exploring ways that Knights of Columbus can better support men in living their faith and embracing the Spirit they have been given in their baptism and confirmation. Local councils will be implementing new programs and structures as we consider how, as an Order, we can become, more and more, the men of faith and courage that Blessed Michael McGivney desired us to be. More will be shared regarding this pilot program in the future, and, God willing, a refined plan for incorporating this way of life in all councils will roll out in the coming year or two.</p> <p>But our duty to live lives of faith waits for nothing, nor do the challenges facing us. By virtue of our baptism, we have been given the highest of callings, and it demands that we hold nothing back in service to Christ, our King.</p> <p><em>Vivat Jesus!</em></p> </div> </div> </div> </section> </section> <section class="col-article__related-articles bg-colorExtraLightGrey"> <section class="article-card-block container"> <section class="article-card-block__title content-grid"> <h1 class="article-card-block__title__text grid-col-full text-left">Related Articles</h1> </section> <section class="article-card-block__cards content-grid"> <div class="article-card"> <div class="article-card__image"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2026/01/hardwired-for-communion/"> <picture><source srcset="https://files.kofc.org/images/assets/Gamer.jpeg/Zz1iNGE3ZTUxMGUwMWMxMWYwYTNlZDM2NzM0YzZmMzVhYQ==?width=318&height=212" /><img src="https://files.kofc.org/images/assets/Gamer.jpeg/Zz1iNGE3ZTUxMGUwMWMxMWYwYTNlZDM2NzM0YzZmMzVhYQ==?width=318&height=212" alt="Young man playing a video game" loading="lazy" decoding="auto" width="318" height="212" /></picture> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details"> <div class="article-card__details__category"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/"> <h3>From the Supreme Knight</h3> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2026/01/hardwired-for-communion/> <h2>Hardwired for Communion</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title-mobile"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2026/01/hardwired-for-communion/> <h2>Hardwired for Communion</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__by-line"> <p>By Supreme Knight Patrick E. 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Kelly</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser"> <p>Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly delivered his annual report during the opening business session of the 143rd Supreme Convention in Washington, D.C., Aug. 5</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser-mobile"> <p>Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly delivered his annual report during the opening business session of the 143rd Supreme Convention in Washington, D.C., Aug. 5</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-card"> <div class="article-card__image"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/07/walking-together-in-charity/"> <picture><source srcset="https://files.kofc.org/images/assets/SKColumn_StAugustine.jpeg/Zz03NTFhYzdlZTYzM2MxMWYwOTdmMGI2MGZjY2M0YzRkYg==?width=318&height=212" /><img src="https://files.kofc.org/images/assets/SKColumn_StAugustine.jpeg/Zz03NTFhYzdlZTYzM2MxMWYwOTdmMGI2MGZjY2M0YzRkYg==?width=318&height=212" alt="The baroque painting of St. Augustine in the Cathedral after original by Claudio Coello (1642-1693)." loading="lazy" decoding="auto" width="318" height="212" /></picture> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details"> <div class="article-card__details__category"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/"> <h3>From the Supreme Knight</h3> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/07/walking-together-in-charity/> <h2>Walking Together in Charity</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title-mobile"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/07/walking-together-in-charity/> <h2>Walking Together in Charity</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__by-line"> <p>By Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser"> <p>The spirituality of St. Augustine, taught and lived by Pope Leo, is echoed in the principles and mission of the Knights</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser-mobile"> <p>The spirituality of St. Augustine, taught and lived by Pope Leo, is echoed in the principles and mission of the Knights</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-card"> <div class="article-card__image"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/06/in-solidarity-with-peter/"> <picture><source srcset="https://images2.cmp.optimizely.com/assets/PopeLeo_SK_CardinalPrevost.jpg/Zz00NTNiYmMwZTNjYTkxMWYwYjM0MDBhMzg4MTc1YWUzNQ==?width=318&height=212" /><img src="https://images2.cmp.optimizely.com/assets/PopeLeo_SK_CardinalPrevost.jpg/Zz00NTNiYmMwZTNjYTkxMWYwYjM0MDBhMzg4MTc1YWUzNQ==?width=318&height=212" alt="Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly and his wife, Vanessa, speak with Cardinal Prevost on Sept. 30, 2023" loading="lazy" decoding="auto" width="318" height="212" /></picture> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details"> <div class="article-card__details__category"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/"> <h3>From the Supreme Knight</h3> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/06/in-solidarity-with-peter/> <h2>In Solidarity With Peter</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title-mobile"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/06/in-solidarity-with-peter/> <h2>In Solidarity With Peter</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__by-line"> <p>By Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser"> <p>We pledge our prayers and support for Pope Leo XIV, as he calls the Church to missionary renewal in Christ</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser-mobile"> <p>We pledge our prayers and support for Pope Leo XIV, as he calls the Church to missionary renewal in Christ</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-card"> <div class="article-card__image"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/05/making-room-for-grace/"> <picture><source srcset="https://images1.cmp.optimizely.com/assets/May2025_SKColumn.jpeg/Zz05MGY1MzJhODNkNmExMWYwYjMwMTMyOGZiMTliOTk4OA==?width=318&height=212" /><img src="https://images1.cmp.optimizely.com/assets/May2025_SKColumn.jpeg/Zz05MGY1MzJhODNkNmExMWYwYjMwMTMyOGZiMTliOTk4OA==?width=318&height=212" alt="May2025_SKColumn.jpeg" loading="lazy" decoding="auto" width="318" height="212" /></picture> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details"> <div class="article-card__details__category"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/"> <h3>From the Supreme Knight</h3> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/05/making-room-for-grace/> <h2>Making Room for Grace</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title-mobile"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/05/making-room-for-grace/> <h2>Making Room for Grace</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__by-line"> <p>By Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser"> <p>The virtue of humility opens us to God’s love and power, as we seek to build his kingdom on earth</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser-mobile"> <p>The virtue of humility opens us to God’s love and power, as we seek to build his kingdom on earth</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-card"> <div class="article-card__image"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/04/our-patriotic-duty/"> <picture><source srcset="https://images1.cmp.optimizely.com/assets/April2025_SKColumn_2024StatesDinner.JPG/Zz04YzM0OTA2YzNkOTAxMWYwYmUwNWZhY2I0MzJmYWNhNA==?width=318&height=212" /><img src="https://images1.cmp.optimizely.com/assets/April2025_SKColumn_2024StatesDinner.JPG/Zz04YzM0OTA2YzNkOTAxMWYwYmUwNWZhY2I0MzJmYWNhNA==?width=318&height=212" alt="Youriy Maletskiy of Ukraine waves the Ukrainian flag" loading="lazy" decoding="auto" width="318" height="212" /></picture> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details"> <div class="article-card__details__category"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/"> <h3>From the Supreme Knight</h3> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/04/our-patriotic-duty/> <h2>Our Patriotic Duty</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title-mobile"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/04/our-patriotic-duty/> <h2>Our Patriotic Duty</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__by-line"> <p>By Supreme Knight Patrick E. 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