Lift
not up thy eyes to riches which thou canst not have: because they shall make
themselves wings like those of an eagle, and shall fly towards heaven.
Proverbs 23:5
Brothers
and Sisters I write to you in the Selfless Love and peace of the Union and
Marriage of Jesus Christ and of His Sacred Heart and all the blessings that
flow forth from it. Why, O’ men, do thou look for, that
which to the eye draws the heart in but only moves the soul further away
from God? Why doesn’t man in his endless chase of ‘things” find out that he
only pursues in vain? Thus, is this perfect society we seek one that strives for
perfection “on the surface level” bowing down to human favor or is it in
reality a pursuit of Christ alone and all that He encompasses? Nay, the nations
must be ruled by the Divine Law if order is to be restored. But the weary continue
to wear their own “self” out by dragging it from this “thing’ to the next
and yet the soul is not satisfied! An
eagle learns to detach his heart (poverty, simplicity & humility) from all
things so that he may fly freely interiorly in the “yoke of His blue skies”and yet how many wilst stay grounded due to the heavy
weight that the “self” carries. . Who satisfieth thy
desire with good things: thy youth shall be renewed like the eagle' s.
Psalms 102:5 Thence,
the soul must move inwardly and upwardly through the Fortress of God following his will and intellect wilst
avoiding even the smallest venial sin. Wisdom sayeth, “… as often as I would
acquire on the surface is nearly as often as I would stay imprisoned within”. For
in what I would acquire would only weigh my wings down, in so that, my faith
and hope would be placed upon transient things and not the One
who makes and grants all things according to His Will.
Be
of good cheer for the true renewal is nigh at hand! Be ye refreshed by
the Waters of the “youth of His joy”! Moreover,
the Purification of the senses and spirit is something every man must
accomplish, either in this life or the next, in order to fly freely as One with
the Son above. Yet how many wilst stay in the solitude & silence long
enough so as to pay attention to his own heart’s movements either toward “self”
or to His Sacred Heart? The video I have provided below is only meant to
touch upon the surface as to what embodies “being an Eagle”. For God has not
ordained man to fly like a sparrow off into the mountains in hiding but rather
as an eagle to fly “head on and above” the very storm sent unto him. This is willed by God in
order for him to rise above his own human nature and above the clouds of “self”. Does the eagle not ascend higher when
met with the mighty wind of the storm? Then why do we run from our own storms
in this life? Yea, eagles are excited for the storm and are found above the
storm clouds not below like the frightened sparrows! In
the Lord I put my trust: how then do you say to my soul: Get thee away from
hence to the mountain like a sparrow? Psalms 10:2
Verily,
let us consider 12 guiding characteristics of what embodies being an eagle. First, as a Knight or Handmaid of the
Immaculate and Sacred Heart, we find a “life of service” rooted in the Selfless
Love of our King and Queen. Is it not, that in the End, we will be judged
according to Charity? Therefore, an eagle works for Love works. He
serves God and neighbor by humbly looking for opportunities to put his
Faith on display. Second, he/she
continually pursues the virtues; he/ she values silence, solitude and
simplicity which is necessary for the soul to grow in accordance to the graces
it is merited. He/she is a contemplative yet who understands how vitally
important it is to be engaged with others. He refrains from idle talk and
pursues to satisfy the Sacred Heart in even the smallest of his hearts actions.
Third, he/she is well learned in the
Faith. Time is spent daily not only in prayer but in rigorous study to
(1)expand our own learning of Holy Religion but also (2) to be better able to
defend against errors or heresies. Are we not called to walk as a pilgrim(detached)
in this life so as to better know the God we serve and adore? Than what a great
way we have in following” the stars (Saints) of night” in our pilgrimage who assist in “lighting’ our
own walk here below. Therefore, an eagle is found studying the councils,
encyclicals and the works of the popes and saints not for knowledge’s own sake
but rather so that he can be a better asset for the Almighty. Fourth, he is an evangelist who teaches
and spreads the Gospel of Christ promoting and knowing nothing other than the
Social Reign of our Lord Jesus Christ. And like, St.Francis, he preaches often,
by not even uttering a word but allowing his actions to walk before him.
Fifth, he/she is ready to adapt or
change and I do not speak of theological change which the Vatican II
modernists have already accomplished but rather the practical change that will
be necessary in the days ahead. For as God’s Justice weighs heavy upon the
world the eagle detached shall fly free
and be a model to all those who are still afflicted by “self”. He/she renews the promise each morning
to be, not only at war with the self, his greatest enemy, but also of the
world, flesh and the devil. Yea, an eagle seeks spiritual perfection,
therefore, how can the Knight of God be called a brute or mercenary? Sixth, an eagle is pro-life and a
patriot. He/she loves the homeland regardless of the sins that cry out
unto God and is further willing to be that instrument of change for God’s
good purpose. He or she loves the brotherhood or sisterhood, that is, the
Knights or Handmaids, who compose this order. Seventh, he/she defends Christ, Our Lady, the Church and Her
Sacraments with their own lives. For what eagle does not protect its’ own nest
from the incoming invaders? Further, in all things we shall point to God
Whom was, is and forevermore shall be, our Source and End. More exactly, by carefully
guiding and taking custody over each movement of the heart an eagle learns the
interior discipline necessary to ultimately make an impact on the world for the
greater good. Eight, in
simplicity an eagle follows the daily basic doctrine of Christ, that is, to deny
the “self”, take up holy suffering (Cross) and follow Him. For an eagle
does not seek honors, status or a place in this world but only rather to be a
humble instrument of the Almighty. Further
he/she defends the innocent and helpless recognizing the Face of Christ upon
the suffering and defenseless. Moreover, an eagle also preserves the
traditional family for it is the only plan of God.
Ninth, an eagle takes up modesty both in
speech and in dress. Recognizing that the society will not change unless “I
do” , therefore, we lead by example drawing more souls unto our work. The Knight
is chivalrous and the Handmaid is a soft spoken flower whose petals
vibrantly draw souls in to “have a look”. Tenth,
an eagle is a contemplative in action, valuing prayer, for it is the door of
the Fortress, but also finding that balance of duty he owes unto his
neighbor. He/she is not found idling or running from this distracted endeavor to
the next. No, rather, this Knight or Handmaid has structure and purpose to the
day. Next, an eagle is deeply
devoted to Our Lady, the Rosary and the Scapular. An eagle stays close to
the Immaculate Heart of our Mother, who thence in return, leads us more deeply
into the Divine life of the Trinity. Do we not seek to “be absorbed into” the
Sacred Heart the Source and End of our salvation?
Nay, you will always find an eagle close to
the sacraments for this is our “home or nest”. “Where the Body is so too shall the eagles gather…” Lastly,
he/she is a true traditionalist, that is, one who does not accept Vatican
II nor the New Mass for both are consequences of modernist revolutionaries. Yea,
we are true friends of the peoples who will be looking to “restore order’ from
the madmen who seek to undo it and implement their new-age nonsense. In
summary, a Knight or Handmaid of God is discreet, well spoken, selfless, generous,
loyal, humble, courageous, honest, honorable, gentle in general but firm with
the enemies of Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Catholic Church.
This is, in
part, what it is meant to “be an eagle”. May
thee Immaculate Heart of Our Lady guide, protect and guard your heart everyday
in this exile, Ave Maria – Amen.
TradCatKnight Presents: "I am an Eagle!"
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