Explanation of our Charism, Spirituality and Purpose
The charism and spirituality of the Order of the Knights of Saint Michael is the same for lay people (single/married/widowed/divorced) and those who are called to become brothers/ sisters/ deacons/ priests. To be aware of and understand the charism, spirituality and purpose is a gift given by the Holy Spirit. Michael the Archangel is an
Order of Religious Life for men and women which is committed to bringing to fruition Jesus’ prayer for unity at the Last Supper with the intercession and assistance of our patron Saint Michael the Archangel:
Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:
I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. (John 17: 20-23)
Jesus’ prayer for unity is fulfilled in the Paschal Mystery. We are called to live in unity with the Blessed Trinity as reflected in the Holy Family. Our spirituality is to live the Family Life of the Blessed Trinity as reflected in the Holy Family. Our spirituality is manifested through a united common life, in the Paschal Mystery as it is celebrated in each Eucharistic Liturgy. We offer to our Eternal Father, through the Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart of Mary, the Just Heart of Joseph, and the intercession of Saint Michael, in the Holy Spirit, the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ; from the moment of His conception and embracing the totality of His entire existence; in union with each Eucharistic Liturgy celebrated throughout the world, throughout all time; in atonement for our sins and the sins of the world to bring peace and justice to the whole world. We offer ourselves, the totality of each person and all creation, with Jesus in union with the Eucharistic Liturgy. This united offering makes our common life meritorious, redemptive and infinite in value. Like Jesus, we become a “living prayer of unity”: a Saint. Our purpose. In the Lay Servant’s and Handmaid’s “way of life,” we are sent forth to bring to fruition Jesus’ prayer for unity at the Last Supper (John 17: 20-23). The unity of God’s family is brought about through the Paschal Mystery in the Evangelical Anglican Church of America. Much of our apostolic labor/ministry will be directed towards building up the parish family based on the following:
We live and share our charism and spirituality so as to bring about the renewal of the person: to help each one become a Saint. The family is the heart and cell of society and of the Church. The family unit is best served through the parish family. Each person is called to live in union with God, united with Jesus in His Life-offering to the Father, in the Holy Spirit
Jesus’ Way of Life was one of private and community prayer; fasting and penance; spreading the Good News through catechesis and evangelization; helping those in need (through healing the sick, forgiving the sinner, banishing the evil spirits and raising people from spiritual death); carrying His Cross; and forgiving with Unconditional Love and Mercy, so that through His redemptive suffering all could be saved. United with Jesus, in His Way of Life and offering, we then are empowered to keep the Commandments; live the Beatitudes; and to love and forgive as Jesus has loved and forgiven us by and with Saint Michael’s intercession and practicing the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. Jesus’ prayer for unity, flows from the Love of the Holy Spirit and has the power to change hearts bringing about repentance, forgiveness, and healing, therefore, building up the Kingdom of God
The Order of Saint Michaels Martial Arts Association is looking for interested artists to join our group. We meet once a week on Fridays from 6:00pm - 8:30pm at 2550 East Main Street in Ventura Ca. All Saints Parish store front, parking is in the back of the building. The first half of our meetings consists of Group Worship and Sharing (a. Formal Prayer b. Presenting of the charism, spirituality and purpose of the Order of Saint Michaels Martial Arts Assn. The second half consists of Gung Fu training in the art of Southern Praying Mantis style and Meditation. please contact us on our page if you are interested. God Bless and Keep you All and thank you.
