• 12 Day Preparation – Day 7 of 33

    Imitation of Christ, by Thomas á Kempis: Book 1, Chapter 18, cont. Outwardly they suffered want, but within they were refreshed with grace and Divine consolation. They were aliens to the world; they seemed as nothing and the world despised them; but they were precious and beloved in the sight of God. They persevered in…

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  • 12 Day Preparation – Day 6 of 33

    Imitation of Christ, by Thomas á Kempis: Book 1, Chapter 18 On the examples of the Holy Fathers. Look upon the lively examples of the holy Fathers in whom shone real perfection and the religious life, and you will see how little it is, and almost nothing that we do. Alas, what is our life…

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  • 12 Day Preparation – Day 5 of 33

    Imitation of Christ, by Thomas á Kempis: Book 3, Chapter 40 Wherefore, but I did know well, how to cast from me all human comfort, either for the sake of devotion, or through the necessity by which I am compelled to seek Thee, because there is no man that can comfort me. Then might I…

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  • 12 Day Preparation – Day 4 of 33

    Imitation of Christ, by Thomas á Kempis: Book 3, Chapters 7, 40 That man has no good of himself, and that he cannot glory in anything Lord, what is man, that Thou art mindful of him; or the son of man, that Thou visit him? What has man deserved that Thou should give him grace?…

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  • 12 Day Preparation – Day 3 of 33

    Matthew 7:1-14 Judge not, that you may not be judged, For with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged: and with what measure you mete, it shall be measured to you again. Any why seest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye; and seest not the beam that is in thy own…

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  • 12 Day Preparation – Day 2 of 33

    Matthew 5:48, 6:1-15 Be you therefore perfect, as also your heavenly Father is perfect…Take heed that you do not your justice before men, to be seen by them: otherwise you shall not have a reward of your Father who is in heaven. Therefore when thou dost an almsdeed, sound not a trumpet before thee, as…

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  • 12 Day Preparation – Day 1 of 33

    Matthew 5:1-19 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set down, his disciples came unto him. And opening his mouth, he taught them, saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land. Blessed…

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  • CROATIAN MEN’S CONFERENCE – MILES CHRISTI 2024 – ‘COURAGE IN THE STORM’ – RESOURCES

    Friday 8th March 2024 Saturday 9th March 2024 Sunday 10th March 2024   UPCOMING MEN’S EVENT’S Men’s Breakfast – Sunday 28th April (7am – 9am) – Croatian Catholic Church – 70 Douglas Rd, Blacktown Summer Hill Men’s Group – Wednesday 3rd April (7.30pm-9.30pm) – St Anthony’s Catholic Church, 15 Prospect Rd, Summer Hill “Men’s Rosary…

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  • Why Attend a Croatian Men’s Conference?

    Croatian men’s conferences provide a distinctive and invaluable opportunity for men to nurture their faith, be inspired and supported by like-minded men, cultivate friendships, and contribute to the Church’s mission. In this email, we’ll explore several reasons why men should consider attending a Croatian conference and the significant benefits they can derive from this enriching…

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  • THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES OF THE HOLY ROSARY – (In thanksgiving last 27 days)

    THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES OF THE HOLY ROSARY – (In thanksgiving last 27 days) Prayer before the recitation: Sign of the cross. Hail Mary….. Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At thy feet I gratefully kneel to offer thee a Crown of Roses full blown white roses, tinged with the red…

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Knights Prayer

Our Lady, Queen of the Knights, bless all the activities of our Order. Keep us true to our pledge, to extend the kingship of thy Divine Son on earth. Through Thine intercession, win for us the grace, ever to exemplify in our public and private lives, the virtues that should characterize those especially dedicated to the service of the heavenly court. Make us always aware that as your Knights, we are constantly observed, our faith judged, and our Order appreciated. Accept, O Mary, this renewed pledge of fealty and devotion, of Thy Servants, the Knights of the Precious Blood.