Franciscan Brothers.
Knightly Service.
Radical Love.
Our Threefold Charism
Introduction To be a Knight of the Holy Eucharist is to answer a specific call within the Church. We are not monks, nor are we merely active laborers. We are a “militia of Christ” (St. Francis), living a life that is at once Franciscan, Eucharistic, and Knightly.
I. Franciscan: The “Lesser Brothers” Our identity is rooted in the spirit of the Poverello, St. Francis of Assisi. Like him, we strive to be “lesser brothers” (minores), embracing a life of simplicity, poverty, and joy. We do not flee the world out of fear, but out of love for a higher Treasure. Our Franciscan charism calls us to see the footprint of God in creation, to rebuild the Church through humble service, and to live as pilgrims who own nothing but their fidelity to the King.
II. Eucharistic: Soldiers of the Altar The Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of our life. We are “soldiers of the altar,” dedicated to protecting and adoring the Real Presence of Jesus Christ. Our first duty is to stand watch before the Blessed Sacrament, offering reparation for a world that has forgotten its God. From this silent adoration flows our active mission: serving at the Holy Mass with precision and reverence, and bearing witness to the truth that God is truly with us.
III. Knightly: Spiritual Warriors In an age of spiritual indifference, we are called to the noble virtues of knighthood: courage, loyalty, and the defense of the weak. Our armor is not steel, but the “armor of God” (Eph 6:11)—faith, truth, and chastity. We engage in spiritual warfare against the darkness of our age, fighting not with violence, but with the “sword of the Spirit” which is the Word of God. We pledge our lives to the service of the King of Kings and the protection of His Bride, the Church.
