Today, September 19th, be International Talk Like a Pirate Day! So, for one day, let us trade our solemn battle cries for a hearty “Ahoy!”, our “yes” for a “aye,” and set sail upon the seas like the pirates of old.
But even a pirate needs a captain.
And as Christians, we know who truly commands the ship.
God is our captain through every storm. The sea may be calm one day and raging the next. We may lose sight of the shore, face winds we did not expect, or ... moreAhoy, Templar Brothers and Sisters!
Today, September 19th, be International Talk Like a Pirate Day! So, for one day, let us trade our solemn battle cries for a hearty “Ahoy!”, our “yes” for a “aye,” and set sail upon the seas like the pirates of old.
But even a pirate needs a captain.
And as Christians, we know who truly commands the ship.
God is our captain through every storm. The sea may be calm one day and raging the next. We may lose sight of the shore, face winds we did not expect, or find ourselves sailing into waters we have never traveled before. Yet our faith reminds us that we are never truly navigating alone.
The world may tell us to follow the wind wherever it blows. Christ calls us to hold our course.
So, me hearties, as ye sail through this life, remember:
When the seas are rough, trust in God.
When the waters are dark, follow His light.
When ye lose your way, return to His Word.
And when the storm comes, do not abandon ship—pray, stand firm, and keep the faith.
For the greatest treasure we can seek is not gold buried beneath some forgotten island.
It is faith in God, salvation through Christ, and the promise of eternal life.
So raise the colors, brothers and sisters. Grab the wheel. Face the horizon.
And whatever waters God calls us to cross—let us sail them with courage.
“Some went down to the sea in ships… They saw the works of the LORD, his wondrous works in the deep.”
— Psalm 107:23–24
Fair winds, Templar brothers and sisters. May God guide our course, steady our hands, and bring us safely through every storm.
Ahoy, and God bless!
SFC Samuel Fisher
Priory of the Calvary Cross
Militia Christi
Today I would like to recognize SGT Samuel Fisher, he has completed all CAA/SAA Classes, and makes many wonderful posts. He has earned a promotion to SFC, so please join me in congratulating him. Keep up the good work SFC Samuel.
GP Derek Nordio
Calvary Cross Priory
Militia Christi — with SFC Samuel Fisher
Today, I am incredibly honored and humbled to recognize a milestone in my journey with the Order.
After completing all of my CAA/SAA classes and continuing to serve, learn, teach, and contribute to our community, I have been promoted from Sergeant to Sergeant First Class.
I am truly grateful for this recognition, but I also see it as something much greater than a new title or rank.
With greater responsibility comes a greater obligation to serve.
This promotion reminds me that leadership is n... moreToday, I am incredibly honored and humbled to recognize a milestone in my journey with the Order.
After completing all of my CAA/SAA classes and continuing to serve, learn, teach, and contribute to our community, I have been promoted from Sergeant to Sergeant First Class.
I am truly grateful for this recognition, but I also see it as something much greater than a new title or rank.
With greater responsibility comes a greater obligation to serve.
This promotion reminds me that leadership is not about standing above others—it is about standing beside them.
It means being willing to answer questions, share what I have learned, encourage those who are struggling, and help the next knight along the path. It means continuing to grow in faith, knowledge, character, and service.
I am especially thankful for the brothers and sisters who have encouraged me along the way. None of us reaches these milestones completely on our own. Iron sharpens iron, and we become stronger when we learn from one another and lift one another up.
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
— Proverbs 27:17
I pray that I can continue to live up to the responsibilities of this rank and, more importantly, continue to live according to God's will.
May this new rank not be a destination, but another step in the journey.
SFC Samuel Fisher
Priory of the Calvary Cross
Militia Christi
Today I would like to recognize SGT Samuel Fisher, he has completed all CAA/SAA Classes, and makes many wonderful posts. He has earned a promotion to SFC, so please join me in congratulating him. Keep up the good work SFC Samuel.
GP Derek Nordio
Calvary Cross Priory
Militia Christi — with SFC Samuel Fisher
Sometimes the door you have spent years trying to open suddenly closes.
Maybe it was your dream job. Maybe you worked, sacrificed, studied, and prayed for that opportunity. You finally thought you had reached the place you were meant to be—and then, somehow, it all crumbles around you.
And when it does, it can leave you feeling completely lost.
But brothers and sisters, trust God's path.
We have to remember that our plans are not always God's plans. The career we dreamed abou... moreTrust the Path
Sometimes the door you have spent years trying to open suddenly closes.
Maybe it was your dream job. Maybe you worked, sacrificed, studied, and prayed for that opportunity. You finally thought you had reached the place you were meant to be—and then, somehow, it all crumbles around you.
And when it does, it can leave you feeling completely lost.
But brothers and sisters, trust God's path.
We have to remember that our plans are not always God's plans. The career we dreamed about, the future we imagined, and the path we carefully laid out for ourselves may not be the path God intended for us.
And sometimes, following God means letting go of the dream we created for ourselves.
That doesn't mean the years of work were wasted.
Maybe God was using that season to teach you.
Maybe He was preparing you.
Maybe He was growing you.
Maybe He was showing you things about yourself that you never would have discovered otherwise.
And maybe the door that closed wasn't the end of your story—it was simply the end of that chapter.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
— Proverbs 3:5–6
When everything you've planned begins falling apart, it is easy to ask, “Where do I go from here?”
But sometimes faith means continuing forward even when you cannot see where the road leads.
You may not understand what God is doing right now. You may not know where the next opportunity will come from. You may not know what your career, your future, or even tomorrow will look like.
You don't have to know where the boat is going.
God is the one steering it.
And perhaps the destination He has prepared for you is something far greater than the destination you had planned for yourself—something you could never have hoped, dreamed, or imagined on your own.
So when your plans fall apart, don't assume that your future has fallen apart with them.
Give your plans back to God.
Trust His will over your own.
And keep moving forward.
Faith doesn't always mean knowing where you're going. Sometimes it simply means trusting the One who does.
SGT Samuel Fisher
Priory of the Calvary Cross
Militia Christi
It is more than wearing a cross. More than studying history. More than completing classes or earning rank.
To be a Templar is to answer God's call to live with faith, courage, humility, service, and sacrifice. It is a commitment to become more Christ-like each day and to use the gifts God has given us to serve Him, defend truth, encourage others, and love our neighbors.
But no knight was ever meant to stand alone.
"Iron sharpens iron, and one man shar... moreWhat does it truly mean to be a Templar?
It is more than wearing a cross. More than studying history. More than completing classes or earning rank.
To be a Templar is to answer God's call to live with faith, courage, humility, service, and sacrifice. It is a commitment to become more Christ-like each day and to use the gifts God has given us to serve Him, defend truth, encourage others, and love our neighbors.
But no knight was ever meant to stand alone.
"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another."
— Proverbs 27:17 (ESV)
That verse is the heart of Christian brotherhood.
When one of us is struggling, another steps in to lift him up. When one has knowledge, he shares it freely. When one grows stronger, he reaches back to help the next brother along the path.
A single sword is useful, but an army of faithful brothers united in Christ is far stronger.
That is why this Order matters.
We are part of something much bigger than ourselves—a community of believers striving to glorify God, grow in our faith, serve our communities, and encourage one another to finish the race well. We are not competitors; we are brothers and sisters walking the same road together.
So never hesitate to use your greatest resource—your brotherhood.
If you have questions about your Templar classes, your studies, your walk with Christ, or anything else related to the Order, please ask. I am always happy to help in any way I can, and I know many of our fellow brothers and sisters feel the same. Someone in this Order has likely faced the same challenge you're facing now.
Lean on one another. Pray for one another. Learn from one another. Encourage one another.
Together, we sharpen one another for the work God has called us to do.
May we continue to build an Order known not only for knowledge and tradition, but for faith, fellowship, servant leadership, and unwavering devotion to Jesus Christ.
SGT Samuel Fisher
Priory of the Calvary Cross
Militia Christi
