CAA Lee P Leiby

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Today, part 2 as promised.

COMMUNAL LIFE OF THE TEMPLARS

Their communal lifestyle and rigid hierarchy also meant that nothing was kept private. When a Knight joined the Order he handed over all of his possessions, including his clothing, and was issued new ones. Since the concept of personal property was discouraged, everything was regarded as belonging to the Temple (as opposed to the individual knight). Templars were not even permitted to trade clothing or equipment without permission. This ... more

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Excellent article, thank you! This is worth saving. We should take their example as inspiration in our own lives for discipline and dedication to Christ.

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Grand Turcopolier, Ordre Militaire Suprême Des Templiers (OMSDT)
Prior, Priory of the Holy Trinity
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Greetings and blessings friends and brothers. Today I’m posting part 1 of 2 parts of a longer history of the original Templar’s daily life. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

When most of us think of the Knights Templar we either think of the secrets they may have held or the military role they played in the Crusades. Less considered, however, is the iron discipline their Rule demanded they exercise in their day-to-day lives off the battlefield. Today, their fierce commitment to it even in pe... moreGreetings and blessings friends and brothers. Today I’m posting part 1 of 2 parts of a longer history of the original Templar’s daily life. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

When most of us think of the Knights Templar we either think of the secrets they may have held or the military role they played in the Crusades. Less considered, however, is the iron discipline their Rule demanded they exercise in their day-to-day lives off the battlefield. Today, their fierce commitment to it even in peacetime is both extraordinary and mind-boggling.

PRAYERS, PRAYERS, AND MORE PRAYERS

When the Templars were first officially recognized as an Order in 1129, the “Templar Rule” consisted of 72 rules for them to follow. By the mid-thirteenth century, it had expanded to over 700. The Rule demanded that when not training or at war, these “warrior-monks” were to dedicate their days to work and prayer; a lot of prayer. Like monks of other Orders, they were required to observe the Seven Canonical Hours; times of the day set aside for prayer and devotion.

Their day would have started at 4am with the first of these, Matins (Morning prayer). Later would come Prime (First Hour of the day) and the hearing of Mass at around 6am, Terce (Third Hour) at 9am, Sext (Sixth Hour) at noon, Nones (Ninth Hour) at 3pm, Vespers (Evening prayer) at 6pm, and Compline (Night prayer) at bedtime. Silence was then to be observed between Compline and Matins and knights were to sleep with a candle lit to avoid the temptations that darkness could bring.

Meals were eaten 2-3 times a day, also in silence. Only the priest who blessed the meal and the clerk who read aloud from the Bible or the Templar Rule were permitted to speak. Templars were also required to eat in pairs both to save on dishes and to ensure that no one fasted without permission. Since it was important that they remained fighting fit, a number of rules in the Templar Rule were designed to prevent them from indulging in too austere a lifestyle. To that end, unlike other monks, they were allowed to eat meat three times a week and occasionally drink diluted wine before Compline.

In between the hours of prayer and meals, Templars were expected to work. Idleness was not permitted. When engaged in business outside the Temple, they were to bring honor to the Order by being models of holiness, above reproach.

Prayer to consider-
Lord; Hear my plea for Your forgiveness. I seek thee by day and by night.
Help me to gain an understanding of Your word and Your will; that I may be a better servant on this earth. Keep my strong for the battle so I may win victory for You.
Amen

CAA Lee Leiby
Priory Of St Michael the Arch Angel
“Fides et Veritas”

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on September 15 2024 at 06:31 AM public

Dearest Father

I beg thee, hear my prayer, a lowly unworthy sinner. I beseech thee; incline thy favor upon me as I fight the serpent.
Keep my eyes upon Zion and my ear filled with your guidance. Keep my aim true, and my path straight-straight to You.
Trinity, O Trinity; I admit to being far from perfect and concede only your son, Christ Jesus, begotten as a man to be the only perfect human past or present-yet I ask most revered Father make me as perfect an instrument of your work a... more

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on September 12 2024 at 06:53 PM public

A great reminder.

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on September 12 2024 at 06:52 PM public

I just saw this photo post and even though it’s over a year old it remains as true as ever!

on September 12 2024 at 06:47 PM public

During my studying I found what is claimed to be the last prayer of the original Templars from approx, the year 1314 and thought I’d share it.

The Knights Templar's Last Prayer circa 1314

May the grace of the holy Spirit be present with us. Way Mary, Star of the Sea, lead us to the harbor of salvation. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, holy Father, eternal God, omnipotent, omniscient Creator, Bestower, kind Ruler and most tender lover, pious and humble Redeemer: gentle, merciful Savior, Lord! I
humbl... moreDuring my studying I found what is claimed to be the last prayer of the original Templars from approx, the year 1314 and thought I’d share it.

The Knights Templar's Last Prayer circa 1314

May the grace of the holy Spirit be present with us. Way Mary, Star of the Sea, lead us to the harbor of salvation. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, holy Father, eternal God, omnipotent, omniscient Creator, Bestower, kind Ruler and most tender lover, pious and humble Redeemer: gentle, merciful Savior, Lord! I
humbly beseech The and implore Thee that Thou may enlighten me, free me and preserve the brothers of the Temple and all Thy Christian people, troubled as they are. o Thou, O Lord, Who knowest
that we are innocent, set us free that we may keep our vows and your
commandments in humility, and serve Thee and act according to Thy will.
(Dispel) all those unjust reproaches, far from the truth, heaped upon us by the means of tough adversities, great tribulations and temptations, which we have endured, but can endure no longer.
Omnipotent, eternal God, who hast
so loved the blessed John the Evangelist and Apostle, that he reclined upon Thy bosom at the Last Supper, and to whom Thou revealed and showed the Mysteries of heaven, and to whom, while suspended on the holy Cross, for the sake of our redemption, Thou commended Thy most Noly Wother and Virgin, and in whose honor (our) Order was created and instituted: through Thy holy mercifulness, deliver us and preserve us, as Thou knowest that we are innocent of the crimes that we are accused of, so that we may take possession of the works,
by which we may be guided to the joys of Paradise, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Blessings to all

CAA Lee Leiby
Priory of St Michael the Arch Angel
“Fides et Veritas“

Note: You will note some glaring mistakes (eg: “Noly Wother the most obvious and others) which I chose not to correct. The source I used chose not to edit the prayer either so apparently somewhere in history someone made a transcription error which has remained. Thank you for your understanding.

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on September 11 2024 at 05:18 PM public

A Knight's Prayer
Almighty God,Eternal Father, Lord of Lords, have mercy upon me, a humble knight in Thy Divine Service. Oh Lord,I pray for Thy indulgence & blessings. Forget not Thine servant in his trials,nor his Order of Knighthood. I pray, that Thy Will be done in all things, both great small.
Let me always be worthy of Thee, let me not forget Thee in good times nor bad. Armor me with the armor of Thy Righteousness, give me the sword of Truth that I shall confound Thine enemies & be unto T... more

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on September 07 2024 at 06:01 PM public

Dearest brethren
It is good to be back amongst you, even if only electronically. After a few days absence due to a short stay in the hospital I’m happy to report all is well.

I have been reading Templar history and writings and found a very good prayer I’d like to share.

O God our Guide Guardian from of old:
grant us the means and opportunity to do good,
resolution to persevere and
grace to attain happily
to the blessed inheritance of Eternal Life.

Grant, we pray,
that wherever we are ... more

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Amen!

Sir Nicholis Ahik, Knight Major
Ordre Militaire Suprême Des Templier (OMSDT)
Seneschal, The Priory of the Holy Trinity
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on September 03 2024 at 08:13 PM public

12 “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.

14 “Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. 15 Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.

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on September 02 2024 at 06:55 PM public

"Almighty God, You are holy and deserving of all honor. Your power is unmatched, and Your wisdom infinite. I lift my voice in exaltation, knowing You are the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. To You be the glory, forever and ever. Amen."

CAA Lee Leiby
Priory of St Michael the Arch Angel

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on August 31 2024 at 02:50 PM public

Happy Labor Day Holidays to all

Dear Lord
Keep us faithful in preserving all you’ve given
lest we harm the smallest part of all you’ve made.
Give us good and honest work to do and rest at each day’s end.
Let a just and fair day’s wage be paid for a good day’s work well done.
Give us work that nurtures and sustains the ones who serve and those they serve. Let those who labor work in peace, in freedom, without fear.
Give those in need a job to do, and to the tired, well-earned rest.
Let al... more

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on August 27 2024 at 04:26 PM public

After my cousin received a cancer diagnosis recently I decided to post this for all cancer survivors/patients.

Lord Jesus, I declare in your name that cancer will not steal this life, there will be restoration and healing! I proclaim freedom from cancer cells, I pray against their multiplication and growth and from the transference of these cells to different areas of the body. I prophesy a new balance. I command the cells that have grown in the wrong place to diminish, to fade and to vanish in... more

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