A Franciscan Friary centered on a Eucharistic Life

 

Conceptual rendering (vision), not a final design.

WHAT WE ARE DISCERNING

Not just a building—an offering to the Lord.

The Knights of the Holy Eucharist are a community of brothers, striving to live a Franciscan life of prayer, fraternity, Marian and Eucharistic devotion.

In the past, we pursued the possibility of purchasing property with an existing building. That is no longer available to us—but the call remains: to discern and prepare for a stable home that supports our mission for the Church.

The images on this page are concept illustrations, not finalized architectural plans. They are meant to communicate the spirit of what we hope to build: holy simplicity, a life centered on the Eucharist, and a place where prayer can flourish.

We ask your prayers, and we invite those who share this hope to walk with us as we discern the next faithful steps forward.

WHY WE HOPE TO BUILD

A home that supports a life of prayer and fraternity.

A religious community needs stability and space to live what the Church asks of us: daily prayer, fidelity to our rule of life, and the steady formation of brothers. As a small community, we are not seeking something large—we are seeking something faithful: a modest friary where our Eucharistic Lord is truly at the center, and where our life can be lived with consistency and peace.

A friary would help provide:

  • Silence — a setting that makes room for listening to God, away from constant noise, distraction, and the pace of modern life.
  • Work — simple spaces for practical labor, stewardship, and self-support in a truly Franciscan spirit.
  • Prayer — a chapel that draws the heart to reverence, thanksgiving, and Eucharistic adoration.
  • Fraternity — shared spaces that support community life: meals, recreation, study, and mutual encouragement.
  • Hospitality — a modest way to welcome guests for retreats, days of recollection, vocational discernment, or quiet prayer.

THE DREAM

Holy simplicity, built to last.

We are not looking to build something enormous. We are fewer than fifteen brothers, and our life is intentionally simple.

What we hope for is a small friary and chapel, designed for:

  • a steady rhythm of prayer and Eucharistic devotion,

  • a simple, durable layout that can serve for generations,

  • modest guest space for retreatants and vocational discerners,

  • and grounds that encourage quiet—walking paths, a small courtyard garden, and practical outdoor work.

Our desire is not luxury, but a stable home that supports a faithful life—and offers something quietly beautiful to the Lord.

THE CALL TO ACTION

Become a Founder of this work.

If you believe the Church needs places where prayer is protected, where brothers can live fraternity, and where the Eucharist is at the center—please consider helping us.

You can support this vision by:

  • Praying for our community and for God’s guidance in the next steps,

  • Giving toward future property and development needs,

  • Sharing this page with someone who might want to help,

  • Reaching out if you feel called to be part of this effort as a benefactor or advisor.

Every gift—financial or spiritual—helps us move forward with faith and clarity.

At this stage, your prayers and support help us discern wisely and prepare well—so that when the Lord opens the door, we are ready to step through it.

A PLACE SET APART FOR GOD

A modest Franciscan home where prayer, fraternity, and Eucharistic adoration shape every day.

In a loud and restless world, we long for a place where silence is not empty but full—full of prayer, full of listening, full of the presence of God. We are not seeking grandeur, but holy simplicity: a modest friary and chapel where brothers can live fraternity, work with their hands, and keep their hearts turned toward the Lord. Our hope is for a home where the Eucharistic Lord is adored with reverence, and where anyone who visits can sense that God is near—and that grace is real.

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