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We are an active-contemplative Franciscan community dedicated to adoring Jesus our Eucharistic King, while striving to observe the Gospels in imitation of St. Francis through a life of poverty, chastity, and obedience for the sake of the Kingdom.
Who We Are

The Knights were founded by Mother Mary Angelica

The Knights were founded by Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, P.C.P.A., on July 25, 1998, feast day of St. James. The spirit of St. Francis, the “Knight-Errant of Assisi,” became a role model for the new Knights; this spirit was demonstrated by St. Francis’ deep sense of faith, fiery enthusiasm for Christ, and readiness to battle for His kingdom on earth.

OUR BELIEFS

We live our lives based on eight foundational pillars.

WHOLEHEARTED DEVOTION TO OUR EUCHARISTIC KING
Eucharistic
GENUINELY DEVOTED TO OUR BLESSED MOTHER
Marian
ABSOLUTE LOYALTY TO THE SUPREME PONTIFF AND THE CHURCH
Ecclesial
THE FRANCISCAN TRADITION, HERITAGE AND SPIRITUALITY
Franciscan
A LIFE OF COMMUNITY AND FRATERNITY
Fraternity
A SPIRITUAL LIFE OF ADORATION AND PRAYER
Prayer
LIFE OF WORK AND SERVICE
Work
AN APOSTOLIC LIFE OF EUCHARISTIC EVANGELIZATION
Apostolate

The Knights taking Seminary Classes - St. Gregory the Great Seminary in Seward, Nebraska

The Knights’ intellectual formation is not just for themselves, but for the service of the Church and of the world. What the Knights are learning will aid them in their important mission. The intellectual life exists in a mutual relationship with the spiritual life, each enabling the other to reach greater heights. At the heart of this formation is the aim to develop more and more a personal knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Liturgical
Services
The Knights are to be well trained in serving both the Extraordinary Form (Traditional Latin Mass) and the Ordinary Form (Novus Ordo) of the Mass, so that they are ready to train servers giving Our Lord due reverence and devotion.
TOURS OF
DUTY
Men between 18-30 seeking to rekindle and deepen their relationship with God can visit for a “Tour of Duty”. Partake in the life of service and adoration. It's a unique opportunity to "pilgrim" with the Knights as they work, pray, and live together in community.
YOUTH
PROGRAMS
The future of the world and of the Church passes through the family. The Knights get involved in youth ministry at local parishes and Summer Leadership camps. Young people need to see the Faith joyfully lived out.
VOCATIONAL
COUNSELING
Life is a journey through time, but it is also, for each soul, a journey from what a man is to what God intends him to be. Some men struggle to discern whether God has called them to the priesthood or the consecrated life. We offer counseling to help them find clarity.
SERVING OUR
BISHOP
The Knights are joined to the Holy Catholic Church as branches to the stem, and therefore acknowledge and humbly respect the authority of her pastors, especially the Bishops of the places where the Knights live and work. Through prayer, penance, and the work of their apostolate, the Knights promote the spiritual good of the Universal Church.
Church and Event
Speaking
The Knights often speak at many events throughout the year. They also speak on radio as well as filming a video series on True Devotion to Mary according to St. Louis de Montfort. They want to make this available to everyone and anyone who wants to join Our Lady's army during these times.
Knights in Action

Giving back to the community and church.

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Blog & News

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Sep 17, 2023
Finding God and Serving Others

We have all experienced some aspect of feeling lonely or unloved throughout the course of our lives. Some of this may come from negative experiences we’ve had in the past or from things that we’ve

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Jul 26, 2023
Being able to be thankful

“I will offer You the sacrifice of Thanksgiving and call on the name of the Lord.” (Ps 116:17, RSVCE 2nd) Over spring break this year I stayed a week at the Divine Mercy Shrine in

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Jul 18, 2023
Considering Contrition

In the wake of the French Revolution, when the government loosened its grip on the Church enough to let her work, there was a small group of young friends who lived in Paris. They were

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Jun 22, 2023
A simple Prayer

 “Jesus, I love you.  Help me to love you more.” The most profound prayers we send to God are often not the prayers that we believe are profound.  Simplicity speaks.  Speak louder, broader, deeper, truer. 

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May 24, 2022
Join Us for an Inspiring Retreat!

We are happy to announce that Fr. Zachary of the Mother of God, S.O.L.T., will return to Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House in Waverly, Nebraska, for the Eucharistic Adoration Retreat, October 7-9, 2022!

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Oct 11, 2021
New Friary Established!

The Knights are blessed and happy to announce that we have a new friary! On September 23, Brother Maximilian and Brother Anthony moved into our new friary, the former rectory of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church

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Feb 16, 2021
The Knights and St. Francis in the News!

Along with our Holy Father St. Francis, the Knights were honored to be featured in an article on the Lincoln Diocese’s newspaper and news website. Check it out here!

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Dec 5, 2020
Knights Debut New YouTube Series

Br. Angelo has recorded a new series of reflections on the Beatitudes, which were given to us by Jesus Himself. The episodes are sure to inspire you to live the Beatitudes in your walk with

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