Excerpt from The Knights of Columbus in Peace and War, Vol. 1 of 2
Standing firmly upon our Catholic tradition and history from the very foundation of this nation, we reaffirm in this hour of stress and trial our most sacred and sincere loyalty and patriotism to oar country, our government and our flag.
Moved to the very depths of our hearts by the stirring appeals of the President of the United States and by the action of oar National Congress, we accept wholeheartedly and unreservedly the decree of that legislative authority proclaiming our country to he in a state of war.
We have prayed that we might be spared the dire necessity of the conflict; but now that war is declared we bow in obedience to the summons to bear our part in it, with fidelity, with courage and with the spirit of sacrifice which as loyal citizens we are bound to manifest for the defense of the most sacred rights and the welfare of the whole nation.
Acknowledging gladly the gratitude that we have always felt for the protection of our spiritual liberty and the freedom of our Catholic institutions under the flag, we pledge our devotion and our strength in the maintenance of our country's glorious leadership in those possessions and principles which have been America's proudest boast.
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