P.S.D. William J. Briere — Continuing to make history

Whether you´re present physically or virtually, welcome to Nashville. This week, we´re adding to the inspirational tapestry that is the history of the Knights of Columbus.

There are many communications tools at our disposal here, and we intend to use all of them to good effect. This blog is one of them. You´re invited to hop in, follow along, and participate.

The history of our great order includes equal measures of tradition and vision. Tradition is a link from our past to our present, and vision is a link from our present to our future. The first 125 years have been earth–changing, and we show no signs of letting up.

Over the past couple of years, I´ve been preaching that once we've given a man reasons to join the Knights of Columbus, we then need to give him reasons to stay. A productive and active organization creates an atmosphere of driven purpose and relevance. Being involved in the Knights of Columbus is one way to help make history and shape the world.

When a man becomes a Knight, he answers a call to service and promises to tirelessly defend the Church, the priesthood, the unborn, and all who need and deserve our protection. As Knights, it is our duty, our profession, our vocation to be heroes.

History is made by those who get involved, by those who interact. And, more than ever before, this year´s supreme convention gives us the tools we need to interact with our brother Knights – from wherever we might be.