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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.

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LIVES OF THE SAINTS

July 13
ST. HENRY II
St. Henry II was born in 972. He became the duke of Bavaria in 995. One night he had an unusual vision.

July 14
BLESSED KATERI TEKAKWITHA
Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha was born in Auriesville, New York, in 1656.


July 15

ST. BONAVENTURE
St. was born in 1221 in Tuscany, Italy, and was baptized John. Bonaventure joined the Franciscan order, which was still new.


July 16
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

This feast was instituted by the Carmelites between 1376 and 1386 under the title "Commemoratio B. Marif Virg. duplex" to celebrate the victory of their order over its enemies on obtaining the approbation of its name and constitution from Honorius III on 30 Jan., 1226.


July 17
ST. LEO IV
St. Leo IV lived in the ninth century. He was a Roman by birth and spent his life in that city. Leo was educated in the Benedictine monastery near St. Peter's Basilica.


July 18
ST. FREDERICK
St. Frederick lived in ninth-century Utrecht, in the central part of the Netherlands.


July 19
ST. MACRINA
St. Macrina was the first child of St. Basil the Elder and St. Emmelia. She was born around 330.

 
ABOUT ARCHANGELS
SAINT MICHAEL
St. Michael the Archangel Story
History of St. Michael the Archangel Prayer
St. Michael the Archangel Prayers
St. Michael the Archangel Apparitions
The Chaplet of St. Michael Archangel
Novena to St Micheal the Archangel
Litany of St. Michael the Archangel


SAINT GABRIEL

St. Gabriel Prayer

SAINT RAPHAEL

St. Raphael Prayer
 
PHOTO OF THE MONTH


Tour of the Relics of the Passion
(International Center for Holy Relics)
www.HolyRelics.org

 
REFLECTIONS

“Jesus’ Baptism”

Why did Jesus, the sinless one sent from the Father in heaven, submit himself to John’s baptism? John preached a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (Luke 3:3). In this humble submission we see a foreshadowing of the “baptism” of Jesus bloody death upon the cross. Jesus’ baptism is the acceptance and the beginning of his mission as God’s suffering Servant (Isaiah 52:13-15; 53:1-12). He allowed himself to be numbered among sinners. Jesus submitted himself entirely to his Father’s will. Out of love he consented to this baptism of death for the remission of our sins. Do you know the joy of trust and submission to God?

 
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