HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman." (John 15:1). It is comforting to think of trouble, in whatever form it may come to, us, as a heavenly messenger, bringing us something from God. In its earthly aspect it may seem hurtful, even destructive; but in its … Continue reading TROUBLE IS A MESSENGER
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VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part seventeen)
Virtue 11: Honor The fear of the LOVE teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honour.—Proverbs 15:33 Humility and the fear of the LOVE bring wealth and honour and life.—Proverbs 22:4 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honour.—Proverbs 18:12 Reading the three Scripture passages above leads to one … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part seventeen)
VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part sixteen)
Virtue 10: Perseverance Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. —Romans 5:3-5 A knight needs … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part sixteen)
GOD IS IN EVERYTHING
HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And Samuel told him every whit and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is the Lord: let him do what seemeth him good.". (1 Samuel 3:18) See God in everything, and God will calm and colour all that thou dost see!" It may be that the circumstances of our … Continue reading GOD IS IN EVERYTHING
VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part fifteen)
Virtue 9: Humility Young men, in the same way, be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. —1 Peter … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part fifteen)
ASH WEDNESDAY
Lent is intended to be a time of self-denial, moderation, fasting, and the forsaking of sinful activities and habits. Ash Wednesday commences this period of spiritual discipline. Ash Wednesday and Lent are observed by most Catholics and some Protestant denominations. The Eastern Orthodox Church does not observe Ash Wednesday; instead, they start Lent on “Clean … Continue reading ASH WEDNESDAY
VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part fourteen)
STRENGTH FROM OBEDIENCE: THE POWER OF A CLEAR CONSCIENCE Next, I will explain one of the most effective ways possible to gain real strength. Strength to conquer in battle, to gain victory over personal vices, to rise up when you become weak, and to slay the “Goliaths” in your life. I am not talking about … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part fourteen)
VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part thirteen)
STRENGTH IN THE LIFE OF A MODERN KNIGHT While still very important, a modern knight’s need for strength to survive battles is no longer physical but spiritual—dealing with a person’s will. Let me explain. Have you ever experienced a situation where you felt weak at the knees? Could hardly talk? Have you ever trembled in … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part thirteen)
CARRYING YOUR CROSS
HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." (Mark 8:34). The cross which my Lord bids me take … Continue reading CARRYING YOUR CROSS
VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twelve)
Virtue 8: Strength No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength, it cannot save. But the eyes of the Love are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twelve)
THE MYSTICAL COURT 