Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.
Micah 7:18
GC John Kelmy
KCP, Priory of St. Michael the Archangel
New Year Blessing
May the Lord Jesus Christ, Prince of our salvation and King of Kings, crown this New Year with His goodness over the OMSDT Knights Templars, their families, and all whom they serve. May the Holy Spirit strengthen each Knight and Dame to walk in courage, humility, charity, and honor, so that their lives bear clear witness to the light of Christ in a dark and troubled world.
May the red cross upon your mantles be more than a symbol, becoming a lived readiness to sacrifice, to ... moreNew Year Blessing
May the Lord Jesus Christ, Prince of our salvation and King of Kings, crown this New Year with His goodness over the OMSDT Knights Templars, their families, and all whom they serve. May the Holy Spirit strengthen each Knight and Dame to walk in courage, humility, charity, and honor, so that their lives bear clear witness to the light of Christ in a dark and troubled world.
May the red cross upon your mantles be more than a symbol, becoming a lived readiness to sacrifice, to serve, and to suffer for the sake of the Gospel and the people of God.
New Year Prayer
Eternal Father,
Lord of history and time, as the OMSDT Knights Templars step into this New Year, grant them the grace to live a life of purpose under Your holy will. Teach them to take a stand for what is right in their families, communities, and nations, and to do so with both the boldness of warriors and the tenderness of servants.
In Jesus’s name we pray,
Amen
GC John Kelmy
KCP, Priory of St. Michael the Archangel
I want to remind you about our upcoming OMSDT Bible Study session, scheduled for Sunday, December, 2025, at 9:00 PM EST.
During this session, we will not discuss the Book of Ecclesiastes. We will follow up with the Book of Proverbs Spiritual Challenge which we started on November 9, 2025.
A reflection note for all those who participated:
As we discussed, I’d like to invite everyone to take part in a simple but powerful spiritual challenge this month.
I want to remind you about our upcoming OMSDT Bible Study session, scheduled for Sunday, December, 2025, at 9:00 PM EST.
During this session, we will not discuss the Book of Ecclesiastes. We will follow up with the Book of Proverbs Spiritual Challenge which we started on November 9, 2025.
A reflection note for all those who participated:
As we discussed, I’d like to invite everyone to take part in a simple but powerful spiritual challenge this month.
All you’ll need is a pen or pencil, a notebook, and just 15 minutes a day.
Here’s the challenge:
Each day, read one chapter from the Book of Proverbs that corresponds to the date. For example, on the 10th, read Proverbs Chapter 10. After reading, take a few moments to journal one insight that stood out to you and one way you can apply it in your life that day.
This daily practice is meant to help us build wisdom, reflection, and spiritual awareness into our routines. We can discuss our findings and experiences during our first scheduled Bible Study in December 2025. I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts and seeing how this challenge impacts your walk with God.
To join the meeting, please use the following Bible Study information:
- Meeting ID: 872 3146 2430
- Passcode: 107447
I warmly invite you to join us for our Bible Studies on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Let’s come together in faith and fellowship to draw closer to God and to one another through His Word. I truly look forward to sharing this sacred time with you.
“Now may the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace” (Numbers 6:24-26).
Blessings,
GC John Kelmy
KCP, Priory of St. Michael the Archangel
OMSDT
"The blessing of Christmas doesn’t end on December 25th; it endures in every act of kindness and every moment of gratitude we choose in the days after.”
GC John Kelmy
KCP, Priory of St. Michael the Archangel
Christmas Blessing…
I pray this blessing over you all. 🙌🏻
May the Prince of Peace quiet every storm in your mind and heart, giving you rest and renewed strength. May He look upon you with...
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
Hebrews 13:5
GC John Kelmy
KCP, Priory of St. Michael the Archangel
While many Fathers and Doctors of the Church considered Mary the greatest and holiest of the saints, they often had difficulty in seeing Mary as sinless—either at her conception or throughout her life. This is one of the Church teachings that arose more from the piety of the faithful than from the insights of brilliant theologians.
Moreover, this great privilege of Mary is the highlight of all that God has done in Jesus. Rightly understood, the incomparable holiness of Mary shows forth the incomparable goodness of God.

GC John Kelmy
KCP, Priory of St. Michael the Archangel
The first candle of Advent, lit on the first Sunday (November 30, 2025), symbolizes hope and is often called the “Prophet’s Candle” or “Prophecy Candle.”
This purple candle represents the...
On this Thanksgiving, in the spirit of the Knights Templar, may we stand as humble warriors of Christ: grateful for all that God has entrusted to us, mindful of those who are poor, hungry, lonely, or oppressed, and ready to share our blessings as an act of holy charity.
Let us honor the fallen and those who have gone before us as faithful comrades now at rest, cherish the brothers and sisters God has placed at our side, and strengthen the bonds of family and friendship around the table.
As w... moreOn this Thanksgiving, in the spirit of the Knights Templar, may we stand as humble warriors of Christ: grateful for all that God has entrusted to us, mindful of those who are poor, hungry, lonely, or oppressed, and ready to share our blessings as an act of holy charity.
Let us honor the fallen and those who have gone before us as faithful comrades now at rest, cherish the brothers and sisters God has placed at our side, and strengthen the bonds of family and friendship around the table.
As we feast, laugh, and remember, may we wear the invisible cross of Christ on our hearts—living with courage, discipline, and gratitude, giving all glory to God alone.
Amen 🙏🏻
GC John Kelmy
KCP, Priory of St. Michael the Archangel
