Just one Knight...

It been out there for a long time. A curiosity that would creep up every so often. Going back for years. Ok ok, so I'm also a Medieval and Arthurian Legend nut. Heck during the "single" years I ran with a group of guys that LIVED at a place call "Medieval Inn".

As I got a bit older, the curiosity developed. One thing led to another. I talked to a good friend of mine, and he spoke of it. During one of the Lenten fish fries J and I bumped into another parishioner. Turns out he spoke of, in fact he was "Grand Knight". Whatever that meant.

My community service has been a bit nonexistent since the demise of the City Jaycees. Our family certainly is proactive in seeking to help others. But as I wrestle with how my place, my faith, my talents fit into this world, I discovered there is room for more. More what? I wasn't (and I am still not 100%) sure. But room for something service/community related. Maybe this was it...

So on that Friday, while eating fish fry, things just sort of aligned. At least for the time being. A "Major Degree" was being held (whatever that meant). I attended, what could it hurt. Turns out it was pretty interesting. A bit out of my comfort zone, but definite possibly. So you know, why not. Give it a try. Maybe it can be a catalyst for some growth. If nothing else, it might provide some more opportunity for fun, and to just hang around with similarly minded men.

So what this all about? Well I've become a Knight. Not even just any Knight, but through the Major Degree ceremony, I'm now a 3rd degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus.

Who are the Knights (for those of you wondering specifically what they are about)? There is a decent Knight of Columbus Wikipedia page.

The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus and describes itself as being dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. There are more than 1.7 million members in 14,000 councils, with nearly 200 councils on college campuses. Membership is limited to "practical Catholic" men aged 18 or older.

So stay tuned for KOC related posts. I'm pretty excited about getting invovled. I guess you can never learn with the road will take you, unless you get moving forward on it.

vivat Jesus!