SALUTATION
TO THE CHOIR OF DOMINIONS - PURITY
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Dominions
may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and overcome any unruly
passions.
In pursuit of holiness, the Knights live out their consecration
to the Blessed Mother by offering their time and talent to the work
of the Knights of St. Michael. They actively
participate in activities in this spiritual movement by spreading
the Word and reaching out to those in need. The more time they
give to God, the more graces they receive to overcome nature thus
devoting themselves to the glory of God through a life of purity an
chastity according to their state in life.
SALUTATION TO
THE CHOIR OF POWERS – SURRENDER TO GOD
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of
Powers may the Lord protect our souls against the snares and temptations
of the devil.
The Knights are drawn to leave the ways of the world by attending
to their spiritual advancement. They are armed against evil temptations
and avoid occasions of sin by submitting themselves
to spiritual formation, through spiritual reading, studying the
lives of the Saints, prayers and the Sacraments. Through
the Knights of St. Michael or their parish faith formation program,
they learn to grow in faith and become like clay so as to be conformed
to the Will of God.
SALUTATION TO
THE CHOIR OF VIRTUES - STRENGTH
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial
Choir of Virtues may the Lord preserve us from evil and falling
into temptation.
The Knights devoutly participate in the liturgical
life of the parish. They must become familiar with the liturgy
and assist at Holy Mass by following the missal, saying the Mass
prayers, singing hymns and receiving Communion. In preparation for
special liturgical seasons of Christmas, Lent and Easter, the Knights
prepare their souls by observing the Lenten rules of fasting and
abstinence; celebrating Holy days of Obligation; making good confessions
and meditating on the mysteries of the Passion, Death and Resurrection
of Our Lord Jesus. In so doing, the Knights gain divine protection
and are preserved from evil and falling into temptation.
SALUTATION TO
THE CHOIR OF PRINCIPALITIES - OBEDIENCE
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Principalities
may God fill our souls with a true spirit of obedience.
The Knights strive for a deeper prayer
life by attending daily mass whenever possible. The Knights dispose
themselves to the Lord during Eucharistic adoration. Under
the grace of obedience, they devote their time praying the Rosary,
the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, the Chaplet of St. Michael, wearing
the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and honoring the
Hearts of Jesus and Mary by attending First Friday and First Saturday
devotions. In return, they gain great merit from Heaven for they
shall receive all the promises attached to these devotions.
SALUTATION TO
THE CHOIR OF ARCHANGELS – GOOD WORKS
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Archangels
may the Lord give us perseverance in faith and in all good works
in order that we may attain the glory of Heaven.
The Knights practice their faith by consecrating
their lives to God. They choose a life of obedience, poverty and
chastity according to their state in life. They strive to
persevere in faith and good works by living a truly Christian life
amidst worldly distractions. They encounter some form of persecution
but are strengthened by the grace of suffering with Christ.
SALUTATION TO
THE CHOIR OF ANGELS – PRAYER
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Angels
may the Lord grant us to be protected by them in this mortal life
and conducted in the life to come.
When one is called to live his Baptismal promises more fully,
he becomes attuned to the voice of God in his heart. Each response
is different but all who are called respond with a lively zeal as
if they have found a jewel. They slowly begin to fulfill
their Baptismal promises by living a responsible and sensible life
according to the state that God has designed for them. Under
the protection of St. Michael and the Choir of Angels, these Knights
strive to be faithful to their call as they constantly strive to
grow in their faith. |