A Quote to Remember

The following is from Grail Knight of the forum Chivalry-Now:
My Fellow Knights & Quest Companions, Many years ago now, when I was preparing for Knighthood, my mentor gave me this very important bit of advice: ......."When it comes to the 'Code of Chivalry,' it is all very well to discuss it, pray about it, debate it, or philosophize about it. However, until it is put into action (Deeds,) it remains nothing but a lot of high sounding but useless words. For Knighthood & Chivalry to have any meaning in the modern-world, our lofty ideals must be founded on 'Knightly & Chivalric Deeds.' For us Knights of Columbus, that means feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, take care of the sick. It means to defend, protect and support those who are in need, to the best of our ability. If we do not do these things, then our Knighthood is an empty and meaningless sham and our Code of Chivalry is just a 'Dusty, Rusty Relic' from a bygone age, which will be swept away into Eternity, to be forgotten." My "Knightly Mentor," who has been gone for some years now, gave me a lot to think about, when it came to my vocation of Knighthood. If I could pass on any advice to my Brothers & Sisters of The Quest, it would be this: "Just Do It!" Yes, by all means, we should teach Chivalry by our words - but more importantly, "By our Deeds!" St. Francis of Assisi, one of the great Saints in the Roman Catholic Church, once said this, "Yes, by all means, preach the Gospel.....and if you have to, use words." Arete' _________________ The Quest for The Holy Grail was never meant to be achieved, It was meant to be lived - now, today and forever. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *