I had a friend once who was having a disagreement with her sister. The two became quite irritated with each other and stopped speaking to one another. Some time later, I saw them together chatting amiably as if there had never been a problem. I asked my friend about their apparent reconciliation. She said, "She's my sister! I couldn't stay mad!"
Perhaps you have read the book or seen the movie, In This House of Brede. Certain parts of the story reminded me of my friend and her sister. A new Benedictine sister named Philippa Talbot comes into conflict with one of the older sisters in her new convent over what seem at the time to be important issues. But as the plot unfolds, their conflict fades away as they face larger issues of their convent's survival. By the end, the two have discovered how much they respect and need each other.
Like a family, any successful Knights of Columbus Council is going to have its share of challenges. We all have different personalities and priorities, and we may occasionally disagree or for one reason or another get on each others' nerves. But like Philippa and her fellow sister, we soon find that our common mission and loyalty to Christ renders insignificant whatever may be our little disagreements or annoyances. Then we joyfully work together as brothers in Christ to show God's love for the world through our actions.
Vivat Jesus!
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