Life
The Knights of Columbus remains firmly committed to defending the right to life of every human being, from the moment of conception to natural death. Countless councils and individual Knights conduct projects aimed to build a culture of life in their communities. What we choose to do, or not do, about abortion, euthanasia, human cloning and embryonic research impacts lives for generations to come. Take action now and support a culture that values human life at all stages. Here are some of the programs and activities that our council does to promote a culture of life. The closest will usually appear first in the list.
- Respect Life Prayer Vigils
- Life Line Pregnancy Center
- Room At The Inn
- March For Life (DC, NC and Wilmington)
- Polar Plunge
- LAMB Foundation
The last, LAMB Foundation, is a major initiative of the Knights of Columbus in North Carolina. Our council maintains a leadership position in this worthy organization.
40 Days for Life is a national inter-denominational program to become more aware of the issues affecting life from conception to natural death. 40 Days for Life (40daysforlife.com) has daily prayers and reflections online to guide us through the 40 Days devotion. Council members will be encouraged to avail themselves of this. The 2018 Autumn 40 Days for Life runs between 9/23 through 11/1.
Our council holds a Holy Hour for All Life on the Wednesday before our council meeting each month. We do this by joining in with the Wednesday evening Holy Hour that begins at 5:30 pm. Brother knights and their families are asked to spend some time in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for one hour every month preferably at this Holy Hour. Additionally suggested time is on Friday between 3 and 5 pm or the final hour of the day, 8 to 9 pm, in Adoration followed by Benediction. Spending time in Adoration of Our Lord is well worthwhile.
The council supports and participates in the periodic prayer vigils held every Wednesday morning as well as other dates and times near Planned Parenthood throughout the year. This peaceful vigil lasts about an hour (from 9:00 till 10:00) as a witness to life. Bring a rosary to the corner of South 16th Street and Hospital Center Drive just in front of the hospital's new parking garage. Periodically, the council will designate a specific day for a larger Knights of Columbus presence at the vigil by promoting the vigil to our council as well as other councils in the area. In general, these additional vigils will coincide with a Marian holy day.