My Brothers,

As we approach the celebration of Easter, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the significance of this holy season for Knights of Columbus and their families in Ontario. Easter is a time of great joy and hope, as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his victory over sin and death. It is a time to renew our faith, to deepen our spiritual commitment, and to share the good news of the Gospel with others.

As Knights of Columbus, you are called to be leaders in your communities, shining a light of faith, hope, and charity for all to see. I encourage you to embrace this opportunity with enthusiasm and commitment, and to continue to work tirelessly in service to others. Your charitable acts and steadfast faith are a powerful witness to the love of God, and they inspire and encourage others to follow in your footsteps.

Finally, I would like to offer a prayer for all of you, as we prepare to celebrate this most holy of seasons. May the joy of the resurrection fill your hearts, and may the light of Christ shine brightly in your lives. May you continue to be a blessing to those around you, and may God’s grace and love be with you always. On behalf of my wife, Charlene, and daughter, Grace, I wish you a Happy Easter, and may God bless you and your families abundantly.

Vivat Jesus!

Marcel Lemmen
Ontario State Deputy

My Brothers,

As the world lurches from one crisis to another we, as Catholics, fix our eyes on the cross and the promise of resurrection and new life. This Easter we celebrate being able to assemble in our churches with family, friends, and fellow parishioners, free of the restrictions of the past two Easters.

In the light of Easter joy, let us be optimistic and focus on the opportunities we see to present the light of Christ to the world. Through our variety of programs, as Knights of Columbus, we are uniquely able to respond to particular needs as we discover them.

Let us pray for peace. Let us pray for health. Let us pray for freedom. As we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, let us work on the resurrection of our Councils and our members, so that we may continue our good works, informed by faith.

Happy Easter and Vivat Jesus!

Marcel Lemmen
Ontario State Deputy

My Brothers

For all of us Catholics, Easter is the most important day in our Church calendar, the culmination of the Holy Week and the triumphant Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We spend time in church every day, right from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday, just reliving and experiencing the amazing beginnings of Christianity and rejoicing in our gift of Eternal life. Yet, for all of us, we are going through a second year of not being able to celebrate Easter with extended family and friends.

Though we have to keep a safe distance between each other, God does not distance himself from us.
Difficult though it is, we must hold on to this faith and hope. Christ’s empty tomb is proof that no matter how bad things may seem, there is always hope for a new day.

The message of Easter is that all things can be made New.

May God revive all our hopes this Easter. May the Resurrection of our Saviour be a constant reminder of His love and promise of Eternal Life.

My family joins me in wishing you and your families a very Happy Easter, filled with hope, joy and peace.

Vivat Jesus

David Peters
Ontario State Deputy