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Standing Fast #39 – Templar Secrets: The Holy Sepulcher ( 10:50 min) >>> Play

Ave Maria! Father Angelo completes this series on The Secrets of Knights Templar with this final video on the secret of the Holy Sepulcher. The crusaders left family and homeland on a pilgrimage to the Holy Sepulcher to venerate it and protect it. The empty tomb is one of the greatest relics of Christendom and resides at the heart of true Christian mysticism. Those who follow the way of Marian Chivalry have much to learn from this pilgrimage. Ave Maria! Audio (MP3) +++

Standing Fast #38 – Templar Secrets: The Holy Grail ( 11 min) >>> Play

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Father Angelo continues on the subject of the “secrets” of the Knights Templar from a Catholic perspective in relation to the ideals of Marian Chivalry. Last time he spoke about the Secret of the Two Swords. In this fourth installment he explains the spiritual meaning of the third “secret” which is the Holy Grail. Here Father separates fact from fiction. For those who missed the introductory video to this series on the Templars, follow this link.

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Standing Fast #37 – Templar Secrets: The Two Swords ( 11min) >>> Play

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Father Angelo continues on the subject of the “secrets” of the Knights Templar from a Catholic perspective in relation to the ideals of Marian Chivalry. Last week he spoke about the Secret of the Temple. In this third in a series he explains the spiritual meaning of the second “secret” which is the Two Swords in the doctrine of St. Bernard. For those who missed the introductory video to this series on the Templars, follow this link.

See Father Angelo’s blog: MaryVictrix.com

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Standing Fast #36 – Templar Secrets: The Temple of the Order ( 10:35 min) >>> Play

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Father Angelo continues on the subject of the “secrets” of the Knights Templar from a Catholic perspective in relation to the ideals of Marian Chivalry.  In this second in a series he explains the spiritual meaning of the first “secret” which is the Temple in Jerusalem from where the Templars receive their name. For those who missed the introductory video to this series on the Templars, follow this link.

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Standing Fast #35 – Templar Secrets: Introduction ( 10 min) >>> Play

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Father Angelo introduces the subject of the “secrets” of the Knights Templar from a Catholic perspective in relation to the ideals of Marian Chivalry.  In this first in a series he sets the true history of the Templars apart from the conspiracy theories and myths promoted by Freemasons and Gnostics, and previews the subjects he will be covering in this series.

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Standing Fast #34 – Praying in the Desert ( 5 min) >>> Play

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Father Angelo is speaking on prayer out in the desert at The Pinnacles in Nambung National Park, Western Australia.  Very nice ambiance for a reflection on our perseverance in prayer, especially when our spirits are dry.

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Standing Fast #33 – Religious Liberty ( 7 min) >>> Play

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Father Angelo reflects on religious liberty after participating with the Aussies at a pro-life prayer vigil.

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Standing Fast #32 – Guarding the Heart ( 6 min) >>> Play

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Father Angelo speaks again about Dom Chautard’s The Soul of the Apostolate and his concept of “custody of the heart,” and connects this idea with St. Paul’s comments on the “Armor of God,” in Ephesians 6.  As knights we need to guard our own hearts before we can guard and protect others.  Father Angelo writes in a similar vein on MaryVictrix.

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Standing Fast #31 – Our Lady of Victory ( 9 min) >>> Play

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In this edition of Standing Fast Father Angelo returns after a long hiatus and speaks about the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Spirit of Lepanto. It is a spirit of prayer and action, of manly courage and humble recourse to God in times of need

In the video I mention the book by Dom J.B. Chautard, O.C.R., The Soul of the Apostolate.  This link will take you to Amazon for the current published edition of the work.

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Standing Fast #30 – Fr. Angelo rallies the aspiring Knights of Lepanto ( 20min) >>> Play

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Fr. Angelo gives the young squires (under 12) a pep talk for embracing Marian Chivalry. But first he bravely asks them what they think chivalry is and in the process discovers he has  a lot of work to do. Enjoy this kid’s-eye view of chivalry!

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Standing Fast #29 – Fr. Angelo speaks to the Teenagers ( 20min) >>> Play

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[First part of this talk was missed, but still good stuff!]

Fr. Angelo gives a talk on chivalry to the older kids (12 and up) at the Knights of Lepanto Encampment, covering what chivalry meant popularly in Medieval times, what it has come to mean popularly today and the truly noble meaning it acquired with St Francis and how we need to live this noble and saintly chivalry today.

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Standing Fast #28 – A Young Knight recites the Four Rules of Knighthood ( 2min) >>> Play

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This was sent to us by someone who attended the last Knights of Lepanto Encampment with his son who is the main actor along with Fr. Angelo. He filmed it himself and his children edited it, pretty good for a first try. We need more Catholics doing this. Bravo!

They cover the four rules of being a knight that were discussed at the encampment. These are:

1. Morning Act of Offering

2. Daily Examination of Conscience

3. Treat your Mother with Respect

4. Treat your Sister(s) with Respect

This sounds really tough for a knight of any age, but for one so young! But, hey, no pain no gain. At least there is no “Clean your Room Every Day.” Or is this included in “Treat your Mother with Respect”?

Ave Maria!

Standing Fast #27 – Death, Judgement, and either Heaven or Hell ( 5min) >>> Play

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What would you want to do if this was the last day of your life? Having the end in mind gives us a different perspective in life. We know that life is a warfare and in the end its either ultimate victory or defeat. Listen to how Fr Angelo explains how we need to resolve to be responsible and carry out our daily duty in view of the end, by having death as our guide.

Ave Maria!

For more on Marian Chivalry in the Modern World: MaryVictrix.com

Standing Fast #26 – Where has the Catholic evangelical spirit gone? ( 05min) >>> Play	?
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In this week commentary, Fr Angelo points out how easily the Church Militant becomes the Church Impotent when Catholics do not believe and act as Catholics ought to. Catholics must recapture and restore the evangelical spirit in their hearts and souls to truly be soldiers of Christ.

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For more on Marian Chivalry in the Modern World: MaryVictrix.com?

Standing Fast #25 – “Them’s Fighting Words!” ( 05min) >>> Play	?
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We have often heard the cliche, “Sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you.” However, we know by experience that words can be very provocative especially when they concern our convictions and beliefs. This is particularly true when it regards faith and morals according to the teachings of the Church, anything opposing Catholic doctrine becomes “fighting words”. Listen to how Fr. Angelo explains how we must defend our Faith with a Chivalrous spirit!

Ave Maria!