There will be very few members of the Order who will not learn something from this truly fascinating episode. You are warmly encouraged to share it.
Sancte Joanne Baptistæ, ora pro nobis et pro fratribus nostris.
There will be very few members of the Order who will not learn something from this truly fascinating episode. You are warmly encouraged to share it.
Sancte Joanne Baptistæ, ora pro nobis et pro fratribus nostris.
Lord Jesus, Thou hast seen fit to enlist me for Thy service among the Knights of St John of Jerusalem. I humbly entreat Thee through the intercession of the most holy Virgin of Philermo, of St John the Baptist, Blessed Gerard and all the Saints, to keep me faithful to the traditions of our Order. Be it mine to practise and defend the Catholic, the Apostolic, the Roman faith against the enemies of religion: be it mine to practise charity towards my neighbours, especially the poor and the sick; Give me the strength I need to carry out this my resolve, forgetful of myself, learning ever from Thy holy Gospel a spirit of deep and generous Christian devotion, striving ever to promote God’s glory, the world’s peace, and all that may benefit the Order of St John of Jerusalem. AMEN