Hi, Family! Life at seminary continues to get busier and busier, but is going very well. The first month has been an awesome learning experience. Now, more than ever, I realize what a great gift time is, and what a tragedy time wasted is. 
Every moment demands the trust of a child and the courage of a soldier. This week, Holy Mother Church celebrates the feasts of St. Michael (Sept. 29) and St. Therese (Oct. 1), two valiant soldiers of Christ. The Knights extend their feast day wishes to our own Br. Michael Mary, KHE on his name-day! St. Paul tells us, "Labor as a good soldier of Christ." (2 Tim. 2:3) As we, the Church militant, labor here on earth for God's glory and the salvation of souls, our eyes look to Sts. Michael and Therese. Michael, the Prince of the Heavenly Hosts, and Therese, the little and valiant flower of God's garden, show us what it means to be "a good soldier of Christ."
It is easy to see Michael as the epitome of militant action, casting down the devil and his minions from their self-erected thrones, but St. Therese? Therese's militant spirit is truly what defined her sanctity. Her courageous love for God and unwavering, yet childlike, spirit were made manifest by her great and persevering desire for martyrdom. This "flower", roots and all, completely surrendered herself to the merciful love of her Spouse and King. Not counting the cost to "die" for Him, Therese took the model of her fellow french-woman, St. Joan of Arc, and allowed the flames of Christ's love to consume her "little" holocaust. In our time, when women seek to be equal to or exceed men, St. Therese was a manly woman in a truly ordered and vir-tuous way. May Sts. Michael and Therese help us to be good soldiers of Jesus.
A word of thanks to Tom and Sonja for allowing us use of their home while we were in New York City this past weekend, which was a free weekend here at Holy Apostles. The Knights enjoyed spending time with Tom and his brother, Bob, as they showed us around the "Big Apple." We also appreciated Dr. Alphonso's hospitality and his guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. All of us enjoyed spending Saturday evening visiting with Ted and Gloria, as well-Thanks guys, the view was awesome! Thank you, Family, for your continued support and prayers!
- Br. Laurence Mary, KHE
