Knights’ Blog

From 96 year old Monsignor Foy… “I was recently contacted with concerns that some clergy and laity need to be reminded that they should genuflect when they pass by the Tabernacle. In response, I am

It was a dream that removed the stumbling block from Pope Innocent’s heart on this day in 1208 so that the ‘ridiculous’, ‘unsafe’, and ‘impractical’ life proposed by St. Francis was seen as holy —

Today in the Acts of the Apostles we hear the account of the angel of the Lord opening the prison doors and sending the Apostles to proclaim the gospel in the Temple of Jerusalem. The

The Paschal candle represents Christ, the Light of the World. The pure beeswax of which the candle is made represents the sinless Christ who was formed in the womb of His Mother. The wick signifies

During Lent we focus on our spiritual battles – the inordinate things we cling to and those we must “give up”. So what about the 50 days of Easter? During Easter many of us tend

There is so much energy wasted in trying to avoid suffering, trying to avoid the cross, that we often lose perspective. Our victory, and yes, even our joy — comes through suffering. Do not fear

You are holy, Lord, the only God, and Your deeds are wonderful. You are strong. You are great. You are the Most High. You are Almighty. You, Holy Father are King of heaven and earth.

Each little action affects so much and so many. Even a small sin may appear only a ‘puff’ of air but by its charged nature it grows, gales, and spins, in our lives blowing apart

When you have to work things out, do not be afraid to argue and struggle with God like the Lord’s best friend. To wrestle with Him, is a Jewish practice and the Hebrew Bible’s ideal.

Where there is the Eucharist there is the Spirit of Pentecost. As Pope Benedict XVI writes, With his word and with the elements of bread and wine, the Lord himself has given us the essentials

Brother Thomas of Celano, recounting the words of St. Francis reminds us… “In a struggle everyone must hold firm and never yield a step. Whoever gives up prayer because of difficulties “is like a man

Have you ever considered that it is commitment that actualizes, perfects, and completes your freedom? It does not negate it. We’re often much too afraid of making a decision, a step forward towards the good.

Brother Francis and Brother Masseo had reached a village and as they were quite hungry, they went begging for bread, according to the rule, Brother Francis along one street, Brother Masseo along another. The account

“The city of Cologne would not be what it is without the Magi, who have had so great an impact on its history, its culture and its faith. Here, in some sense, the Church celebrates

As we move from room to room blessing our house at Epiphany we are reminded of God’s grace, which like water goes before us and leads us to our true home via another way. “The

The Church in its wisdom asks us to consider this Christmastide the words of St. John the Evangelist. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong and God’s word has made its

By loving your brother you will shed light on your own life-path. “…because the night is over and the real light is already shining. Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his