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Svitnjak in Sydney – Fanning the Flames of Faith and Tradition
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder and the proof is in the way the diaspora adopts the customs and traditions of the beloved homeland in their lives abroad. And so it is that yet another beautiful Croatian Catholic custom, Svitnjak, has set its roots in the hearts and calendars of Sydney Croats. The…
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A Decisive Step for the Renewal of Faith, Christian Education of Children and the Preservation of Catholic Families
How the Catholic Church in Solin emerged from the catacombs in 1976 and shone like a city on a mountain Among the important anniversaries coming up in 2026, the 50th anniversary of the celebration of the Year of Helena and the Croatian Marian Year in Solin holds a special place. The grand celebration on Gospin…
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Letters of Pope John VIII to the Croats 7th June AD879
On June 7, 879, Pope John VIII sent three letters to the Croats – to Prince Branimir, Bishop Teodosius of Nin, and to the entire Croatian people after Prince Branimir wrote to him that he and the entire nation were returning to communion with the Roman Catholic Church (which had been interrupted by his predecessor…
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Croatia Flag Day – June 5th
The Origin and History of the Croatian Tricolour The Importance of the Flag Symbol Flags are powerful symbols of national pride and identity, and their elements carry stories about the struggles and victories of the countries they represent. Although we usually don’t think much about the symbols that are on flags, their meaning can give…
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The Story Behind the Men’s Rosary Crusade
“What was the inspiration for Men’s Rosary Crusade?” “Was there a specific moment or experience that pushed you to take action?” These two questions are closely interlinked and both are answered below. During the 2021 lock-downs, we were locked out of our churches, we realised that as a Christian society we had lost territory at…
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Croatian Men’s EXODUS 90 – JOIN US!!
Embarking on a 90-Day Spiritual Journey in the New Year: Join Us!! In the words of Pope Benedict XVI, “The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness!” The Knight’s embarked our first Exodus journey, back in 2019 shortly after our inaugural Croatian men’s conference Miles Christi…
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Knight’s Shirt
Front of the Shirt Shortly after the Knights of the Most Precious Blood were formed in 2015, the group’s emblem was designed and confirmed by the founding members. The emblem was intended to embody the charism and chivalric code of the Knights, combining fidelity to Christ with Croatian heritage. The founding members all agreed that…
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Books every Catholic Man should Read
“To him who wishes to walk in the path of virtue, nothing is more necessary than the reading of spiritual books.” – St. Athanasius “What do you say? The reading of these good books does not concern you? But I find this duty more incumbent on you, than on those living in the security of…
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Spiritual Reading – Who Needs It?
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. I am afraid that for many Catholics the term “spiritual reading” is either a strange expression, and they are not sure what it means, or they have heard that monks and nuns do it–whatever it is. But spiritual reading is neither strange nor exotic as by now centuries of…
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40 years since the National Eucharistic Congress in Marija Bistrica
40 years ago, on September 8 and 9, 1984, the National Eucharistic Congress was held in Marija Bistrica, celebrating 13 centuries of the baptism of Croats and the 300th anniversary of the discovery of the miraculous image of Our Lady of Bistrica. The Mass celebration on September 9 gathered more than 400 thousand faithful, and…
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.
