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Oh and by the way they do pretty much the same as Masons DO!!! >>

Do the masons pray outside of and counsel women entering an abortion clinic? Do the masons rally against gay marriage? Do the masons co-sponsor and make signs for and marshal at the March for Life? Do the masons buy ultrasound machines to save the lives of babies in the womb? Do the masons support crisis-pregnancy centers? Do the masons advocate for school-voucher programs? Do the masons raise money for scholarships to Catholic schools? Do the masons support priestly vocations and seminarians? Do the masons write letters to seminarians? Do the masons pray the rosary for peace, vocations and other intentions? Do the masons have a Catholic priest as their chaplain? Do the masons support the Vatican?

If you are practicing roman Catholic and want to help the church, you join the Knights of Columbus and not the masons.

Saint Maximilian Kolbe - Feast Day, August 14th

During his time as a student, he witnessed vehement demonstrations against Popes St. Pius X and Benedict XV by the Freemasons in Rome and was inspired to organize the Militia Immaculata, or Army of Mary, to work for conversion of sinners and the enemies of the Catholic Church through the intercession of the Virgin Mary. In 1918, he was ordained a priest. In the conservative publications of the Militia Immaculatae, he particularly condemned Freemasonry, Communism, Zionism, Capitalism and Imperialism.

Catholicism vs. Freemasonry—Irreconcilable Forever

HUMANUM GENUS
ENCYCLICAL OF POPE LEO XIII ON FREEMASONRY

Quanta Cura

THE SYLLABUS OF ERRORS CONDEMNED BY PIUS IX

Inimica vis

I have to admit, I don't know much about Freemasonry. But as you point out, Coleus, the Knights, of whom I'm proud to be a member, do extensive work for life, not only life of the pre-born and life of those with special needs, but also of the poor.

My own Council spearheads the Share Program in Central Maryland, a program that delivers thousands of dollars worth of groceries on a monthly basis to those in need, whether by virtue of poverty, physical disability, or advanced age.

My Brothers have stood in prayer before local abortion mills and have lobbied our State Legislature vigorously in favor of pro-life bills. They have manned soup kitchens, run havens for the homeless in cold weather, and manned concession stands at college and professional sports events to raise money for the causes that we support.

It is not my intent to disparage Freemasons, but we don't seem to encounter them in these pursuits. I am well aware of the work they do in their hospitals, but I'm constrained to ask, in this age when the basic tenets of Christianity, not just Catholic Christianity, but the core Christian principles that bind us all together and that underlie the Great and Free Nation in which we live are under concerted attack, what will they do do preserve the Right to Life? Life is the first and foremost of that immortal triad set forth in our Declaration of Independence and it is being shredded to pieces by the Government, by Academia, and by the Fifth Column that masquerades as the Press in this age.

The Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Church of which they are part are pro-life whatever pain they may endure, whatever obstacles they may encounter and whatever result may ensue, whatever.

What say you, Freemasons?

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

The Masonic Lodge created and supports the largest burn center and cripple children’s hospitals in the US among hundreds of other charitable events annually. And no the Masons do not participate in political controversies of either party nor to they promote the Catholic church or any other denomination. As I stated Masonry is not a substitute for church and does not wish to be!!! I have no desire to berate KoC, I think it is a fine organization and Masons work hand in hand with KoC in numerous communities. As to the reason KoC was created I stand by my original post....it is not that hard to research....maybe you should put forth the effort!!!!