By Their Works: Profiles of Men of Faith Who Made a Difference

by Stephen Singular

Book Overview

Founded in 1882 in New Haven, CT by Father Michael McGivney, the Knights of Columbus were the antidote to anti-Catholic sentiment that raged through the country after the Civil War. This self-help... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061161454
• ISBN13: 9780061161452
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 141 Pages
• Weight: 3.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 11.3" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

An absolutely inspirational . . .

. . . "coffee table" style book which should grace the home of any member of the Knights of Columbus. "By Their Works" profiles (by decade) members of the Knights of Columbus who, by their actions and by their faith, made a difference in the world around them. The people profiled include prominent sports figures (Babe Ruth, Vince Lombardi) and political leaders (John F. Kennedy, Sargent Shriver) but also (and more importantly) men like the Mexican Martyrs, military chaplains, 9-11 heroes, and ordinary, everyday Catholics who go about their work quietly and faithfully without seeking fame or recognition. I strongly endorse this book. David Zampino Proud Knight of Columbus

By Their Works

By Their Works: Profiles of Men of Faith Who Made a DifferenceShipment was fast. I did have trouble with the first order in trying to correct it I inadvertantly ordered a second copy which I decided to keep since the first one was intended for a gift.

By Their Works

Excellent set of biographies of men who belonged to Knights of Columbus. Well worth cost and purchase.

An outstanding Who's Who of the KofC

This is a most inspiring photo album of men who one would never have thought were Knights of Columbus. All of them shared a very special dedication to life, family, and the Church, so it is not surprising that they would be Knights. Yet it was quite a Who's Who in the history of the Knights of Columbus. A must have for every Knight.

Looking Beyond Oneself

I was amazed at the breadth of experiences related in this book - from the humblest of circumstances to a president of the United States. "By Their Works" provides a refreshing perspective: one of men who looked beyond themselves to a greater good or a greater human need. The people profiled are all members of a fraternal organization, the Knights of Columbus, which provides the common thread. The narratives are all unique however. The stories of the military chaplains, who risked their lives to comfort or minister to fallen soldiers, were particularly inspiring. I found the story of Ted van der Zalm very humbling. He mortgaged his home to buy a well-digging rig and drove his family from Ontario to Guatemala to give people in that country access to potable water. My favorite profile though was that of Harry McKillop, who made a "second career" of finding and freeing American POWs in Southeast Asia. He eventually expanded his efforts to liberating political prisoners in such places as Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. This book gives countless examples of heroic and simple acts of charity. It is an easy read, cleanly digested in about 65 chapters. It's a book that will make you want to make a difference, rather than just marveling at how others have done so.