Each month, Archbishop William Lori – Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus – selects a brief passage from the Gospel reading of one of the Sunday Masses of the month.
Archbishop Lori shares a brief reflection on the passage and issues a challenge for men to live for the month.
The next month, men undertaking the challenge as a group gather and share their experiences living the challenge.
The Supreme Chaplain’s Monthly Challenge is ideally done during monthly Knights of Columbus meetings, but can be done in a separate group or individually.
By taking up the Supreme Chaplain’s Monthly Challenge, men take direct, concrete action to grow in their faith and help their brothers do so as well.
THIS MONTH'S CHALLENGE
AUGUST 2022
“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Gospel for Aug. 28, Lk 14:11)
An important part of humbling oneself is not constantly focusing on one’s own needs, worries and desires. If we want to put God and others before self, we must think about ourselves less often and others more. This reality is seen in the life of Blessed Michael McGivney, whose feast day is Aug. 13. Father McGivney was constant in his humble service of God and neighbor. May we imitate his humility in our own lives.
Challenge by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori:
This month, I challenge you to pray the Blessed Michael McGivney Novena for the intention to grow in humility. Second, I challenge you to support the Faith in Action Family Prayer Night or Family Week program, including in your efforts devotions to Blessed Michael McGivney.
Questions for Reflection:
Do you find yourself being self-centered at times? What are some ways you can seek to think about yourself less often? What can you learn from the life of Blessed Michael McGivney about humility?