The Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

The Precious Blood of Our Lord is the charism of the Knights. According to the Traditional Catholic Calendar, July 1st is the Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ. This is an important feast day for us and it is most fitting that we attend Mass on this special day.

For this reason, you and your families are cordially invited to attend Holy Mass on Monday July 1st, 2024, beginning at 7pm, at the Maternal Heart of Mary parish, Charles O’Neill Way, Lewisham. Mass will be preceded by a Holy Hour at 6pm.

The Mass will be in Latin (the “Mass of all Ages”) so please wear your Sunday best; however, all are encouraged to wear Knight’s shirt or jacket too.

In preparation for the feast day we will be praying a novena to the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, which will commence Saturday June 22nd. The novena prayers is linked below; all are encouraged to participate in the novena.

Novena to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ

Men’s Mass – In Honour of Our Lady of Fatima – 2024

Join us for our annual men’s mass to honour Our Lady of Fatima. Always a great turn out, uplifting homily, opportunity for confession and as usual socialising with other brothers.

8:00pm, 13th May 2024, Croatian Catholic Center St. Nikola Tavelić,  86 – 90 Brisbane Road St Johns Park

7.30pm, Krunica (Rosary) – Confession will be available during this time.

Join us after Mass for Croatian style delicacies plus refreshments.

 

VIRTUES, GRACE and our SUPERNATURAL LIFE – Course for Men

Men – This course will introduce you to some of the most profound, enduring, and challenging explanations of a good life, which is a virtuous life. The intent, however, is not just to know about the virtues, but to advance in virtue.  Are you seeking a greater understanding on how to live a more virtuous life?

Join us on this magnificent 6 week journey as Dr Andrew Wood presents a deeper understanding of virtues, grace and our supernatural life. The course is FREE and designed for MEN only, 8-9 pm Thursday nights, starting 2nd May thru to 6th June 2024.

To book your spot hit register now.

CROATIAN MEN’S CONFERENCE – MILES CHRISTI 2024 – ‘COURAGE IN THE STORM’ – RESOURCES

Friday 8th March 2024

Saturday 9th March 2024

Sunday 10th March 2024

 

UPCOMING MEN’S EVENT’S

  • Men’s Breakfast – Sunday 28th April (7am – 9am) – Croatian Catholic Church – 70 Douglas Rd, Blacktown
  • Summer Hill Men’s Group – Wednesday 3rd April (7.30pm-9.30pm) – St Anthony’s Catholic Church, 15 Prospect Rd, Summer Hill
  • “Men’s Rosary Crusade” – Saturday 6th April – St. Mary’s Cathedral. 1PM
  • Camino of St Joseph – 26th – 27th April – START: St. Anthony of Padua Austral  – FINISH: St. Joseph’s Moorebank
  • A six-week course for Men (Thu 2 May to Thu 6 June), presented by Dr Andrew WoodCourse Title: “Virtues, Grace and our supernatural life” – Thursday Nights 8pm – 9pm – Croatian Catholic Church – 70 Douglas Rd, Blacktown

National Croatian Catholic Men’s Conference – Miles Christi 2024

8th March – 10th March, 2024

Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good. Romans 12:21

Dear Brothers. The time has come for our 6th Annual Croatian Men’s Catholic Conference, a gathering of Croatian Catholic men from across Australia.

Join like-minded men for a powerful and inspiring weekend with powerful guest speakers, engaging small group discussions, meaningful brotherhood with spiritual guidance from Fr Davor and other priests. Be inspired by guest and renowned speakers which include Fr Richard Wallace, Dr Andrew Wood, and Tomasz Juszczak. With time for personal and spiritual reflection, mass and the sacraments, come along to renew your relationship with God and connect to your fellow brothers.

Invite your brothers and mark your calendars for a weekend that promises to be both transformative and enriching.

Bog i Hrvati.”

When God’s warriors get down on their knees, the battle is not over, it has just begun!

Some feedback from previous Conferences

God bless you and the work you do. Thanks be to God for people like you in this world. I have enjoyed this weekend.

 

Really enjoyed my first conference. The pace was outlined really well. The sessions were valuable and provided insight to areas that helped close out open end questions and have key take aways from the event.

 

Thanks for a great weekend mate. I really enjoyed it. A great bunch of blokes all fighting their own battles in life but with the same eye on the one prize. God bless

 

Helpful & beneficial, I firmly believe that all Croatian men, young and old should attend. My experience while I know people I was somewhat shy. Yet my small group leader helped me open up and I loved it, great people & I’ve benefitted. God Bless.

 

Learnt a lot from different speakers & my group about how to be a father to my kids & husband to my wife & to be spiritual leader in household.

 

It was uplifting, I needed this.

 

Really encouraging to see God move so much!!

 

Great spiritual weekend and great bonding with the Knights of the Precious Blood.

 

I have finally seen the light after searching for more than 30 years, I thank you and our God and Saviour above for letting me in.

 

Really enjoyed this weekend good bunch of blokes. Well thought off well done boys!

 

This was my first time, really felt closer to God and there was quite a few light bulb moments.

 

Praise God for the beautiful weekend, all the talks were amazing. Father Marks talk is what hit home with me.

 

Read about previous year’s Conference –

Miles Christi 2023 – “All in for Jesus.” 

Miles Christi 2021 – “Call to Battle” 

Miles Christi 2020 – “Budi Čovjek”

LOCATION
Benedict XVI Retreat Centre
347 Grose Wold Road , Grose Vale, NSW 2753

Croatian Men’s EXODUS 90 – 01 Jan 2024 – 31 Mar 2024

Embarking on a 90-Day Spiritual Odyssey: Join Us for Exodus 90

In the words of Pope Benedict XVI, “The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness!”

As Croatian brothers in Christ, it’s time to break free from the chains of modern-day Pharaohs that entangle us—be it the endless scroll on social media, the numbing embrace of that extra drink, the pitfalls of sins of the eye, or the captivating world of Netflix, Stan, and YouTube. Our culture presents numerous obstacles to true unity with God, and Exodus 90 stands as a transformative journey towards liberation.

As we usher in a new year, many men often focus on resolutions pertaining to their physical well-being. However, it’s equally important, if not more so, to consider resolutions for our spiritual lives. Starting on the 1st of January, Exodus 90 offers a unique opportunity to make a commitment to progress in virtue and holiness, fostering a deeper connection with God as we navigate the challenges of the modern world.

What is Exodus 90?

Exodus 90 beckons you on a 90-day pilgrimage through the Book of Exodus, unravelling the parallels between our lives and the ancient Israelites’ journey and guiding us toward freedom from our contemporary ‘modern Pharaohs.’ Rooted in the wisdom of the early Church’s desert fathers, this spiritual exercise revolves around three pillars: prayer, asceticism, and fraternity.

The Commitment:
With your fraternity, you will embark on a transformative commitment:

Daily Silent Prayer: Dedicate one Holy Hour to silent prayer, Scripture reading, and reflections using the Exodus app.
Fasting and Abstinence: Wednesdays and Fridays mark days of fasting and abstaining from meat.
Cold Showers: Challenge yourself with invigorating cold showers.
Media Detox: Bid farewell to TV, movies, and televised sports for 90 days.
Weekly Fraternity Meetings: Connect with your fraternity of men to share experiences, challenges, and victories.
Daily Accountability: Check in with your Anchor, a chosen brother, on a daily basis.
Overcoming Challenges:
Undoubtedly, this journey may seem challenging, but remember, the path to becoming a man who conquers difficulty lies in embracing challenges. The beauty of Exodus 90 lies in the fact that you won’t tread this path alone. Shoulder to shoulder with a band of brothers, you’ll navigate the challenges, encouraging and supporting each other along the way.

and start Your Journey:

We invite you to join us on this life-altering expedition, commencing on January 1, 2024. Your life may never be the same again, and the rewards will extend far beyond the 90-day mark. To gain insight into the transformative power of Exodus 90, please listen to some testimonials from brothers who completed the journey last year:

As you consider your New Year’s resolutions, ponder not only physical goals but also resolutions for the soul. Exodus 90 provides a structured framework to fortify your spiritual life, cultivating virtues and deepening your relationship with God and your Croatian brotherhood. Will you accept the call to greatness? Join us, and together, let’s forge a path to freedom so we can live our lives as authentically free men, in the way God created us.

For more information contact us using the form below.


FAQ

How Exodus 90 Works

Can I do Exodus 90 alone?

How do I prepare for Exodus 90?

What’s a “Written why” and how do I write one?

Should I talk to my wife before starting Exodus 90?

Resources for Exodus Wives

Croatian Man’s Exodus 90 Testimony

For more general information on the Exodus 90 program.


 

Our Lady’s Call to Battle – JOIN US OCTOBER 7th

Global Men’s Rosary Crusade – Preparation for Battle

The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is fast approaching on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Once again, the annual Global Men’s Rosary Crusade held on the first Saturday of October will fall on this feast day. There has never been a greater need or time to pray the Rosary of our Lady and to enter a prayer crusade. With the moral fabric of our society crumbling and with so many abandoning the faith, we need good men, courageous men who will join Our Lady and prayer for the conversion of souls and make reparation.

WHY PREPARE spiritually for the Global Men’s Rosary Crusade?

Speaking on the Devotion of the Rosary, Pope Leo XIII in the encyclical said:

“This devotion, so great and so confident, to the august Queen of Heaven, has never shone forth with such brilliancy as when the militant Church of God has seemed to be endangered by the violence of heresy spread abroad, or by an intolerable moral corruption, or by the attacks of powerful enemies”. (1st September, 1883)

As any good soldier or even athlete will tell you, you must prepare for any battle or event. St Paul tell us that like every athlete who trains for a race, we have to prepare our bodies for the spiritual battle, practicing self-control and subduing our bodily appetites so they don’t overrun us:

“Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though beating the air, but I punish my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified.” (1 Cor 9:24-27)

We invite you all to join us in spiritual preparation, to prepare both in body and soul for this Global Rosary Crusade and great feast day. Just like the soldiers who boarded the ships in 1571 to man the Holy League of Nations, they prepared for battle under the instruction of Don Juan with fasting, confession, Mass and Rosary before the engaged the infidel in the Battle of Lepanto.

HOW TO prepare spiritually for the Global Men’s Rosary Crusade:

• Join us in praying the Novena to Our Lady of the Rosary   novena starts Sept 29th 
• Sacrament of Confession (first Friday of the month)
• Fast day before (October 6, 2023)
• Holy Mass (in the morning before the rosary)
• Daily recitation of the rosary

The battle is real and the enemies of Christ and the Church are on our doorsteps. We need to enter into this battle and we need to prepare. That is why we encourage you to participate in the good fight and prepare with our prayer initiatives this month, so that our recitation of the Rosary through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary will reach the her Son and Our Lord Jesus. Only the strength of common prayer and faith in the Lord will bring us good fruits.

Pope Leo XIII continues and encourages us to go out in force to piously recite the Rosary in public:

“Not only do we earnestly exhort all Christians to give themselves to the recital of the pious devotion of the Rosary publicly, or privately in their own house and family, and that unceasingly, but we also desire that the whole of the month of October in this year should be consecrated to the Holy Queen of the Rosary”.

Consecrate yourselves to Our Lady who will never fail you. Prepare for this crusade and great feast day. And have full confidence in her to obtain victory and to defeat the enemies of Christ and His Holy Catholic Church.

HOW TO PROMOTE THE MEN’S GLOBAL ROSARY CRUSADE

1. Approach your local parish priest to see if he can promote it to the men in your local parish; flyers attached (can be printed) and links to promo videos below.

2. Encourage other men to join us on the day, word of mouth is the most effective way.

3. Read and share “Global Men’s Rosary Crusade – Terrible as an Army in Battle Array”


Promo Video Links

Men’s Rosary Crusade 2023

Men’s Rosary Crusade AD2023 – SPANISH

Men’s Rosary Crusade AD2023

Taking Up the Spiritual Sword to Protect Families || Men’s Rosary Crusade || Into the Light

 

Promo Flyer Links

Global_Flyer 01  Word document where you can edit time and locations details to suite your local needs.

Global Men’s Rosary Crusade 7 Oct_editable      Word document editable another version.

 

Gb and Esto Vir

Knight’s Annual – Fundraiser Zabava 2023

The annual Knights fundraiser is on again – Saturday November 25th. Great night for a great cause, and this year all funds raised will be going towards assisting two needy families in Croatia rebuild their earthquake damaged homes. As always this event is a Sell out so get in early and purchase your tickets .

NOTE: This year we set up an event on try-booking to simplify ticket purchases, to purchase your tickets please click on “book now” icon below.

For all inquiry’s and or special table arrangements/seating please email to Robert.zrilic@hotmail.com or call 0430 026 493. Look forward to seeing everyone again.  God Bless you all.

Saturday, November 25, 2023 – 7 pm  

Mass: 6pm

Hrvatski Katolički Centar Blacktown
70 Douglas Road
BLACKTOWN, NSW 2148

 

Men’s Mass – Anniversary of Oluja 95 – Dan Pobjede i Domovinske Zahvalnosti – 2023

Join us for our annual men’s mass to celebrate the Anniversary of Oluja 95 – Homeland Thanksgiving Day – Veterans Day. Always a great turn out, uplifting homily, opportunity for confession and as usual socialising with other brothers, (cancel your sport & other activities for this night).

8:00pm Wednesday, 2nd August 2023

7.00pm Ispovjed (Confession), 7.30pm Krunica (Rosary).

St. Anthony’s – Croatian Catholic Church Summer Hill, 15 Prospect Rd, Ashfield.

Join us after Mass for some traditional Croatian delicacies plus refreshments.

Bog i Hrvati

 

Annual Pilgrimage Walk on the Feast of the Assumption

Join us on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 for our 11th Annual Pilgrimage Walk in honour of Our Lady

August 15, is the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In Australia, it is a holy day of obligation.

On 1 November 1950, in the Apostolic Constitution Munificentissimus Deus Pope Pius XII declared the Assumption of Mary as a dogma:

By the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and by our own authority, we pronounce, declare, and define it to be a divinely revealed dogma: that the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.

PILGRIMAGE PROGRAM

  • Beginning with 11.30 am Mass at Franciscan Shrine of the Holy Innocents (8 Greyfriar Place, Kellyville)
  • The walk starts from the Shrine 1pm sharp! (8 Greyfriar Place, Kellyville)
    Along Windsor Road to Parramatta Cathedral – 14km in total
  • First refreshment stop at St. Michael’s, Baulkham Hills – (approx 2.30pm)
  • Second refreshment stop at St. Monica’s, North Parramatta – (approx 4.30pm)
  • Finishing at Parramatta Cathedral with final prayer & readings – (approx 6pm)