Through the actions and fellowship of its members, the Knights of St. John exemplify the theological virtues of the Roman Catholic Faith. They are examples of Catholic Masculinity and beacons of truth in their community.
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“Faith is the act of the intellect assenting to a Divine truth owing to the movement of the will, which is itself moved by the grace of God”
– St. Thomas Aquinas
Men of the Knights of St. John live out their Catholic faith that what they believe influences the way they live their lives.
For in hope we were saved. Now hope that sees for itself is not hope. For who hopes for what one sees?
Romans 8:24
Bestowed on us at Baptism, hope can be defined as a future good, difficult to obtain, but entirely possible. Hope sustains the men of the Knights of S. John through periods of trial, tragedy, and difficulty, that one day we will see the glory of God.
….Amen I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.
Matthew 25:40
From the Latin caritas, men of the Knights of St. John are devoted to acts of charity, both personally and within the order. The habits of charity exist not only in the love for God, but also extends to the love of our neighbor.
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New York Grand Retreat 2022
''JESUS I LOVE YOU'' - St Kateri's last words. On the 10th day of September 2022, the Knights of St. John International embarked on a well deserved retreat which took them to St Kateri Shrine in Fonda, New York. The retreat was as exciting as it was spiritually...
Reflection – 22 Sunday in OT 2022
The Lord Jesus gives a parable about Humility and Hospitality. Where do you sit at banquet? Jesus tells us: Do not hastily take the seat of honor. Wait to be seated. Let the host lead you to the seat. “for everyone who exalts himself/herself will be humbled.” The Lord...
The Knights – The Roman Guard of Honor
There is great privilege involved with being called a Guard of Honor, instead of just a random Honor Guard. Think of the long and storied history of America's Guard of Honor, the 82nd Airborne Division. They received this title and it stuck as a moniker after General...
Through the intercession of our patron saint, St. John the Baptist, may our lives and actions be the voice of one calling out into the desert, preparing the way for the Lord. That we may humbly decrease, so that He may increase in our world.