by Timothy Redinger | Jul 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Welcome to Chicago – Knights of St. John By Captain Douglas Halleaux As the warmth of late Spring expresses itself outside, the entrance procession at the beginning of mass along the main aisle at St. John Cantius Church includes figures that the city had never...
by Timothy Redinger | Jun 24, 2021 | John the Baptist, The Roman Catholic Man
My brothers, here is the question of the day, how many Nativities does the Catholic Church recognize on her calendar? If you said two, I would give you a passing grade, because we all know of the most important Nativity on December 25th, and here I am writing under...
by Timothy Redinger | Jun 20, 2021 | The Roman Catholic Man, Year of St. Joseph
Happy Father’s Day to the men of the Knights of St. John around the world. It is not just in the regular sense of being a father that we recognize men today, but those that have biological children, adoptive children, foster children, or our spiritual fathers....
by Timothy Redinger | Jun 3, 2021 | Eucharist, The Roman Catholic Man
There are two powerful things that I have gained from my time in the Knights of St. John. The first is a greater love for my faith and numerous chances to grow closer in my relationship with Jesus Christ. The second is the fellowship and brotherhood that I have gained...
by Timothy Redinger | May 24, 2021 | The Roman Catholic Man
With much less fanfare than the first Pentecost, the universal Church celebrated the end of the Easter season. For many, Easter disappears quietly as the Church transitions to Ordinary Time. The only noticeable difference for many, is the Paschal Candle has a new...
by Timothy Redinger | May 24, 2021 | Spiritual Advisor, The Roman Catholic Man
Brother Knights, Today the church celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles in the image of tongues of fire and thus began the mission of the Church in the world. As we celebrate the solemnity of Pentecost, let us linger awhile on the action of the...
by Timothy Redinger | May 20, 2021 | The Roman Catholic Man
Trust is an important aspect of any relationship. Trust gets us through the stormiest parts of life. When there is trust, we know that someone will be there to strengthen our resolve. We see this need for trust play out throughout the story of salvation history, but...
by Timothy Redinger | May 11, 2021 | Spiritual Advisor, Year of St. Joseph
Dear Brother Knights, The month of May dedicated to our Lady, Pope Francis prayed to entrust in the hands of our Holy Mother all of humanity, strongly tried in this period of pandemic: “In the present dramatic situation, full of suffering and anxieties that grip the...
by Timothy Redinger | May 3, 2021 | Eucharist, The Roman Catholic Man, Year of St. Joseph
As we turn our calendars forward and welcome in the month of May, those with a green thumb have been rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands dirty in their gardens, preparing and protecting the beautiful landscape around their homes, parishes, and...
by Timothy Redinger | Apr 25, 2021 | The Roman Catholic Man
Today we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Easter, which is commonly referred to as Good Shepherd Sunday. It is important for our churches to have strong, reliable shepherds in place. These clergy are responsible for the souls of many and like any good shepherd –...
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