Knightline
WEEKLY NEWS FOR KNIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD
VOLUME 43 • NUMBER 6 • February 11, 2026
Today, the Church observes the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and, with it, the World Day of the Sick — a reminder to pray for those suffering due to illness, and for their caregivers. In his message for the 34th World Day of the Sick, Pope Leo XIV invites us to reflect on the parable of the Good Samaritan. Reflecting on the “gift of encounter,” the Holy Father explains, “Love is not passive; it goes out to meet the other. … In this parable, compassion is the defining characteristic of active love; it is neither theoretical nor merely sentimental, but manifests itself through concrete gestures.”
Not MAiD for This
According to Canada’s Sixth Annual Report on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), released in November, 16,499 people died by MAiD in 2024. Now accounting for more than 5% of all deaths in the country, the annual count has steadily increased more than 16-fold over the past decade. As euthanasia becomes increasingly common, Catholic groups, leaders and professionals — including many Knights of Columbus — offer hope, care and advocacy for those vulnerable to despair.
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Medical Missionaries
Dr. Gilbert Irwin, a member of George Brent Council 5332 in Manassas, Virginia, founded the nonprofit Medical Missionaries nearly 30 years ago in response to the lack of health care available in Haiti. With support and manpower from Council 5332, the Medical Missionaries established a 24/7 medical facility in Haiti’s Central Plateau that serves approximately 25,000 patients a year.
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At Home With Jesus
The feast of the Presentation of the Lord, which coincides with the Church’s celebration of the World Day for Consecrated Life on FeWhile Jesus spent much of his public ministry traveling and teaching on the road, the Gospels also share many instances when he taught, healed and shared meals within the homes of those who welcomed him along the way. Catholic families are called to make their home a sacred space as well, writes Allan Wright in a recent essay for Columbia. “Just as Jesus spent much of his time teaching, healing, forgiving and sharing meals in the home, so too can our ‘domestic church’ become a central place where our family experiences the person and love of Christ.”
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New Into the Breach Video Series Released
A new five-episode Into the Breach video series is now available, along with resources to facilitate reflection in council and Cor gatherings. Into the Breach: The Dignity of Work explores the relationship between labor and holiness, and the sense of vocation that Catholic men bring to their work. The series can be viewed by individuals or in group settings. Resources include a study guide for small group discussion, a St. Joseph the Worker prayer card and a promotional poster. All episodes and resources are available at kofc.org/intothebreach
New Film Profiles Founder of Religious Order
A K of C-produced documentary will begin airing on ABC-affiliated stations across the United States in February through a partnership with the Interfaith Broadcasting Commission. God Above All: The Life of María Félix Torres tells the inspiring story of a woman of deep faith and powerful intellect whose “yes” to God opened her heart to a special mission. From defending the faith during the Spanish Civil War to founding the Company of the Savior, Mother María Félix Torres (1907-2001) dedicated her life to educating young women and fostering holiness. Visit motherfelixfilm.com.
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