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From
the Council of Knights
As
you all know, our work is cut out for us. We see the problems
very clearly, and know that the answers can only be found
in people, in ourselves. It is time we need to move forward.
To do this more readily, we are looking
to forge Knights from among our fellowship.
This section of the web site will be dedicated to that end.
We look upon each and every Companion
as a Knight-in-training, and judge you accordingly.
Thus far, we are very pleased with the caliber of people who
have joined our ranks—and thankful as well. Our work
is made easier because each of you came with chivalry in your
heart already.
Since we are still in the early stages
of development, we are trying to put together requirements
for Knighthood that will be strict enough to assure the future
quality of our efforts. These requirements will be based on
a deep commitment to and understanding of chivalry, personal
development, advocacy and good works.
We need your help in this. We need
your honesty in helping us get to know you as real people.
We need you to protect the meaning of Knighthood
by approaching this endeavor with seriousness and patience.
We are providing a new set of articles
(see listing at right) focusing on the development of Knights.
The articles will be added as they are written, so please
check frequently.
March
31, 2007
Upon
this day the Council of Knights, along with its Inner
Council, is formally established.
There are two Knights on the Council.
Sirs Steven Forgette and Dean Jacques, the
founders of this Companionship.
March
12, 2007
Chivalry-Now
has made great strides since we first added our hit
counter in late August, 2006. What began as a small web
site has expanded to over 30 articles and a growing core
of secret teachings. The addition of an open forum on January
29 has added a whole new dimension to our cause, allowing
members to communicate with one another in a new dynamic
way.
A true Companionship is
forming as members get to know one another, and appreciate
each other's vision. I find it amazing how comfortable communications
are, and inspiring as well.
Even now, I stand in awe at the
well-stream we are tapping. I truly believe that chivalry
in some form is innate in all men, a vital part of who we
are that our culture has neglected for too long.
It is our mission to call it back
into the forefront of our lives, first by discovering it
in deepest recesses of our hearts, and then by bringing
it forth in our daily lives.
The world we live in today, a world
shaped by consumerism and celebrity-worship, remains a scourge
to the principles of chivalry, crushing our principles by
declaring profit as our king. The discontent we feel as
men is palpable. We feel alienated as the world refuses
to recognize what is real and turns instead to the cheap
rewards of illusion.
But now we have an oasis to turn
to, a place where our inner core is recognized, welcomed
and nourished by a brotherhood where the ideals of chivalry
can flourish. Distant as we are from one another, this is
our home, our family, our connection with what is real.
I want to personally thank you
all for contributing to this oasis, and making it real.
Where all this will lead is impossible to say. Nevertheless,
what we have, the camaraderie we share, is something that
was missing before. Now it is real.
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