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Reflection for February 2010-Mark W. Lynn, Liturgical Chairman

Posted by mlynn1895 on February 01 2010

The Catechism of the Catholic Church in numbers 2041 to 2043 states" the precepts of the Church are rules set in the context of a moral life, bound to and nourished by liturgical life. These positive laws are decreed to encourage the faithful to maintain the indispensable foundations for their lives as Catholics."
As we begin the Lenten season this month, let us, brother knights, take up the positive actions of those especially dedicated to the service of the heavenly court.
1. Attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. Sunday, the day of the Resurrection, should be treated differently from the other days of the week. We do that in making the day holy by attending Mass and refrain from doing unnecessary work. Holy Days of Obligation, when we celebrate special feasts of Jesus, the Blessed Mother, and the saints, should be marked in the same way.
2. Confess your sins at least once a year. This obliges those in paticular who are conscious of serious sin. Regular reception of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation helps to prepare us not only to receive the Eucharist but also to continue the process of conversion begun in Baptism.
3. Receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season. In the United States, this extends from the First Sunday of Lent to Trinity Sunday. Because the Holy Eucharist is both the source and summit of life for all in the Church, the Church teaches that every member for his or her own good must receive Communion minimally at least once of year.
4. Observe the prescribed days of fasting and abstinence. Fasting is refraining from food or drink to some degree. Abstinence is refraining from eating meat. The Church identifies specific days and times of fasting and abstinence to prepare the faithful for certain special feasts; such actions of sacrifice can also help us to grow in self-discipline and in holiness. The Bishops of the United States request that Catholics practice the tradition of abstinence from meat every Friday of the year in commemoration of the Passion of the Lord and to pray additionally for an end to the scourge of abortion in our land.
5. Help to provide for the needs of the Church with contributions of time, talent and financial resources, each according to their ability.
As we review these precepts, keep in mind they are the MINIMUM actions we do to be practical Catholics. During Lent 2010, let us as Catholics and Knights of Columbus take up interior spiritual growth while putting faith into action in service to all.
Let us read again the Beattitudes as a framework of Christian duty. The corporal and spiritual works of mercy are good activities for the soul while serving our neighbor. St. Peter teaches us "as He who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct."(1 Peter 1:15-16)
Charity is our first principle as Knights and our highest duty as Catholics. Exercise faithfully the precepts of the Holy Catholic Church and practice charity in service to all. It is then we will be truly alive with the Risen Christ on Easter!
May God bless you and your families!
Fraternally,
Mark W. Lynn
Liturgical Chairman
"God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us to love"
St. Augustine