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A Prayer for the Knights of Columbus - Prayer 5

We come before You with humble and grateful hearts, giving thanks for the gift of faith, family, fraternity, and service.

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PrayersDr. David T. Randolph

Heavenly Father,

We come before You with humble and grateful hearts, giving thanks for the gift of faith, family, fraternity, and service.

We thank You for the Knights of Columbus, for the vision of Blessed Michael McGivney, and for the countless men who have dedicated themselves to charity, unity, and brotherhood in Your Holy Name.

Lord, strengthen every Knight to be a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, a devoted husband, a loving father, a loyal friend, and a courageous servant of the Church.

Grant us the wisdom to seek Your will in all things, the humility to place others before ourselves, and the perseverance to remain steadfast in our faith during times of trial and uncertainty.

Bless our councils, assemblies, parishes, and communities. May our works of charity bring comfort to the poor, hope to the discouraged, healing to the suffering, and encouragement to those who feel alone.

Help us to see the face of Christ in every person we encounter and to serve others with kindness, compassion, and genuine love.

Lord Jesus, guide our thoughts, our words, and our actions so that we may always be worthy witnesses of Your Gospel.

Teach us to be instruments of peace where there is division, understanding where there is conflict, and mercy where there is hurt. May our conduct reflect the virtues of integrity, honor, and Christian brotherhood.

We pray for our Church, our Holy Father, our bishops, priests, deacons, and all religious leaders. Strengthen them in their sacred mission and surround them with Your grace and protection.

Bless all families represented by the Knights of Columbus, and keep them united in faith, love, and mutual respect.

We remember our fellow Knights who have gone before us, marked with the sign of faith. Grant them eternal rest and welcome them into the joy of Your heavenly kingdom.

Comfort their families and loved ones with the promise of the Resurrection.

Father, bless our nation and all nations of the world. Inspire leaders to pursue justice, peace, and the dignity of every human person.

Help us to be faithful citizens who work for the common good and uphold the values rooted in Your truth.

As Knights of Columbus, may we never lose sight of our calling to serve You with courage and conviction.

Fill our hearts with the Holy Spirit so that every act of charity, every prayer, every sacrifice, and every service project may bring glory to Your Name and advance Your Kingdom on earth.

We entrust ourselves to the loving protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Queen of the Knights.

May she guide us closer to her Son and intercede for us in all our needs.

We ask all these things through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

Vivat Jesus!

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Dr. David T. Randolph
Added June 29, 2026
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