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May 5, 2010 - The Knights Welcome Comunità Cenacolo to Alabama! As you have traveled to the Shrine over the years, you might have noticed a large Spanish-style home across the river bordering the Shrine property. For years it was speculated that this was part of the monastery, but it actually had been a private home. Recently Bishop Baker was very instrumental in assisting Comunità Cenacolo (Italian for “Community of the Cenacle”) in obtaining and opening this, their 61st house. (The picture is from the opening Mass celebrated by Bishop Baker and attended by over 300 people.) What a blessing it is to have a community of young hard-working men so dedicated to Christ as our new neighbors! From their website, www.hopereborn.org, here is some background information: “Comunità Cenacolo America is part of the international Comunità Cenacolo…[a Public Association of the Faithful], founded in Italy in 1983… Sister Elvira felt that God was calling her to serve the poor of the modern world: disillusioned young men and women who live in desperation and hopelessness, convinced that life has no meaning or value…. “The Holy Eucharist is the heart of Comunità Cenacolo, which is committed to faith in the Word of God made flesh in Jesus Christ, who died and rose for our salvation. We entrust ourselves to Mary, Mother of God, whom we know as our own mother, always protecting us and guiding us deeper into the heart of her Son Jesus….”
We rejoice in the entrance of our newest Knight, Brother Patrick, who joined us on Holy Thursday, April 1. Brother Patrick is from Hanceville, AL.
On January 2, the Knights’ chapel was blessed by our Bishop, Robert J. Baker. It was a joyous occasion for which we are grateful. Afterwards we hosted an Open House so that our local friends could see our chapel and share in our joy. In the spirit of knighthood, we have chosen the name of our chapel to be “Maria, Turris Davidica” (Mary, Tower of David). As knights of our Heavenly Queen, we, who are in the great battle for souls, take refuge in the secure and maternal walls of Mary’s Immaculate Heart. She, who is the Ark of the New Covenant, shares in a special way in Her Son’s great victory over the enemy; and in Her Triumphant Heart we shall dwell in peace and security. This chapel will be for us a place of unending prayer and supplication before the throne of our Eucharistic King. Be assured that you and your family will continue to be an indispensable part of our family, and you will be remembered in the daily prayers which we will offer in this beautiful house of prayer. For more information on “Turris Davidica,” you can visit www.virtualabbey.com/2008/01/turris_davidica.html. January 26, 2010 - A New Knight! We have been blessed with a new Knight, Br. Schuyler from Columbia, Louisiana, who entered on October 1, 2009. Please pray for him June 26, 2009 - Our Lady’s Academy of Sanctity For some time the Knights have had the desire to build a school. Recently we found a beautiful oasis of property located only 12 miles from the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament. It is well kept, and an ideal rural, peaceful setting for our proposed boarding academy, Our Lady’s Academy of Sanctity. Our plan is to accommodate 300 young men, grades 6-12, and give them a well-rounded education, especially in our Catholic Faith. It will prepare youth not only for their immediate future, but most importantly for their eternal future. We have invoked Our Lady’s assistance and have placed Miraculous Medals at the entry gates. Please pray for a generous benefactor to make this hope a reality. For many this will be a matter of eternal life or death. As Paul Claudel said, “Youth was not made for pleasure, but for heroism.” It is our desire to spur the young memon to holiness–love of God and neighbor. June 25, 2009 - " Life on the Rock"
June 24, 2009 - Happy Anniversary! We will be celebrating two important anniversaries over the span of a month. On the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, June 29th, we will celebrate the second anniversary of our union with the Heralds of the Gospel. The second celebration will be held on July 25th, the feast of St. James, and will mark our community's 11th anniversary! Thank you for all your prayers and support! June 22, 2009 - Pontifical Solemn High Mass
Yesterday morning Cardinal Scherer ordained six priests and sixteen deacons of the Heralds of the Gospel. It was an exciting ceremony held at the newly opened Church of Our Lady of the Rosary in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The whole ceremony was accompanied by the choir of the Heralds and was broadcast live to dozens of countries by EWTN, the largest network of Catholic world, and the TV Arautos (http://www.tvarautos. org.br / default.asp? id_video = 697) (Gaudium Press). Br. David, Br. Michael, and Br. Francesco were able to travel to Sao Paulo, Brazil, for this wonderful occasion.
For the past year or so, the Knights of the Holy Eucharist have trained for and served many Low Masses of the Extraordinary Form. Today, for the first time, the Knights served the Missa Cantata (Sung Mass) unassisted. This great gift was made possible through the time, dedication, and training of Fr. Justin Nolan, F.S.S.P. Thank you for your prayers and support! 10.11.07 The seminarian page is now up and running! It is located in the "Vocations" section. Click here to view.
10.02.07 Special Update We have a new Bishop! Bishop Robert J. Baker will be installed today in the Cathedral of St. Paul as the fourth Bishop of Birmingham. Statement from Bishop Baker.pdf
10.02.07 After a long delay . . . we're back! Lots of wonderful things have happened since our last update. Let's try to recap:
5.25.07 K.H.E. Spring Retreat! The Knights had their first community retreat this spring. Fr. Wade Menezes of the Fathers of Mercy, the retreat master, delivered several excellent talks to the Knights as they spent three days in silent prayer. 4.05.07 Congratulations, Knights! This past Holy Thursday was one to remember as eleven Knights made or renewed their commitment to serve the needs of Mother Angelica and the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration. Seven Knights were invested with the Holy Habit and received their new religious names. We would like to congratulate Br. Gregory Mary of Our Hidden God and Savior (Austin Smith), Br. Francesco Maria of the Life-Giving Sacrament (Daniel Heffernan), Br. Philip Mary of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus (Nyles Johnasen), Br. Laurence Mary of the Sacred Body and Blood of Jesus (Luke Johnasen), Br. Michael Mary of the Most Holy and Adorable Sacrament (Damien Pellerin), Br. Fidelis Maria of the Sacred Host (Stephen Vacek), and Br. Pier Giorgio Maria of the Immaculate Lamb of God (Gus Federle). Congratulations to Br. David Mary, Servant of Jesus, Our Eucharistic King and Br. Pio Maria of the Wounded Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, who renewed their promises again, and to Br. Alexander Rodriguez and Br. Joseph Howell, who made their promises for the first time! We were blessed to be able to spend this most special time with all our families present. May this be the first of many times that the whole Knights of the Holy Eucharist family is able to come together. As we continue to grow and serve Our Lord through the needs of Mother Angelica and the Shrine, please remember to keep us in your prayers. God Bless! 3.05.07 Welcome, Br. Stephen! We would like to offer a warm welcome to Br. Stephen Gannon from Connecticut. Br. Stephen entered on March 3rd. May Our Lord bless him abundantly in his new life as a Knight of the Holy Eucharist! 2.05.07 Knights travel to Pensacola, Florida. Br. Gus and Br. Dan traveled this past weekend to Little Flower Parish in Pensacola to talk to youth about the call to a vocation and the necessity of having a strong devotion to the Eucharist. Br. Gus and Br. Dan traveled to several Catholic schools on Friday and gave a well-attended final talk at Little Flower Parish on Saturday night. The Knights would like to thank Fr. Eugene Casserly for this excellent opportunity to reach out and challenge the youth to a life of holiness in the difficult world that we live in. The Knights were also invited by Fr. Hector Perez, S.T.D., to St. Stephen's Parish to serve Mass on the feast of the Presentation and Sunday High Mass, as well as to meet all the parishioners. We would like to thank Fr. Perez for this most special invitation. For more information about requesting the Knights to speak at your parish, please contact us. 1.21.07 Knights at the Birmingham March for Life. The Knights traveled to Birmingham, Alabama, for the 2007 Pro-Life March and Rally; they were joined by the Extern Sisters of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration. The city of Birmingham has seen a drastic reduction in the number of abortion mills over the past fifteen years and is down to two remaining mills. With much work and prayer, Birmingham will soon be abortion free! 10.20.06 Welcome, Br. Joseph! The Knights would like to welcome Joseph Howell, the newest member of the community, who entered on October 19, 2006. May Our Lord bless him abundantly in his new life as a soldier for Christ! 08.31.06 Knights to travel to Europe! The Knights of the Holy Eucharist will be making a pilgrimage this fall to Medjugorje, Assisi, and Rome. 08.07.06 Addition to Knights' Barn approved! On August 2, the feast of Our Lady of the Angels, a new addition to the Knights' Barn was approved by the Sisters; and planning and construction have begun! The new wing will include twelve rooms for visiting priests, religious, and seminarians, as well as new kitchen and dining areas, offices, and an expanded library and work area. 07.25.06 Happy Anniversary to the Knights! On July 25th, the Knights celebrated their eighth year of service to Our Lord at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery. They had the opportunity to travel to Atlanta, Georgia, to visit Stone Mountain and the Atlanta Aquarium, and to attend an Atlanta Braves game! |
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In Loving Memory of Br. Charles Breaux, Born August 27, 1918 Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. "Our dead are among the invisible, not among the absent." -Blessed Pope John XXIII
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