The Life of Saint Francis of Assisi
He Chose the Greater Chivalry Series on the Life of Saint Francis of Assisi: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6
Medieval Virtues
The 21st century knight must be more vigilant than the Templars
One may ask, but is this superior to the crusaders? There is no comparison. The crusaders are admirable. But part of the decadence of the Order of Templars came from the fact that in the intervals of their wars with the Moors, these would invite them to their city to see the luxury they had … Read more
El Cid demands an oath from King Alfonso prior to giving his allegiance
[E]ven Rodrigo’s heroism [Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, known as el Cid] could not save King Sancho from the fate that awaited him at Zamora. On October 7, a knight named Vellido Adolfo snuck into Sancho’s camp and killed him with a lance. This treacherous act was an eerie repetition of the death that had met … Read more
The Ten Commandments of Chivalry
I. Thou shalt believe all that the Church teaches and shalt observe all its directions. II. Thou shalt defend the Church. III. Thou shalt respect all weaknesses, and shalt constitute thyself the defender of them. IV. Thou shalt love the country in which thou wast born. V. Thou shalt not recoil before thine enemy. VI. … Read more