I’m excited to announce the launch of the Chivalry Book Club—for the purpose of reading and discussing good books with friends and coming to a better understanding of how to live a more chivalrous life.
If you are open to suggestions for further reading, a brother recently recommended "True Men as We Need Them" by Bernard O'Reilly. O'Reilly was a Catholic priest in the late 1800s, writing for men during his time. I have only read the first chapter, but it was a very good chapter and very harmonius with your own work and interests.
In the opening pages, he quotes Kenelm Henry Digby (also a good candidate for further reading) and then goes on to express his hopes for the book.
"That this book will be read by young men throughout the length and breadth of our land is a hope which its author must cherish fondly...He would, then, ask every noble-hearted boy and every high-souled man who reads this page, to trust himself in the perusal of these chapters to the guidance of one who, in leading them through the ancient paths and placing the while before their eyes the illustrious examples of modern excellence, aims only at firing their souls with a holy ambition and an emulation fruitful in great deeds."
I look forward to the book club and participation. I just finished Sword & Scimitar and started on Defenders of the West based upon your recommendations in an earlier post.
Excited! Thanks Chiv! Looks like an elite collection of Chivalric reading! Gonna be a grand endeavor!
To anyone questioning whether or not the book club is worth joining I implore you to give it a shot and jump in. My discussions with the men of this group have been a boon to my physical, mental, and spiritual development as part of God’s Battalions! Can’t wait to keep going further!
This is a great idea. I appreciate that the content is laid out in advance for planning purposes. Also the Michael Davies work suggests to me that you hear Mass with the Society. +JMJ+
If you are open to suggestions for further reading, a brother recently recommended "True Men as We Need Them" by Bernard O'Reilly. O'Reilly was a Catholic priest in the late 1800s, writing for men during his time. I have only read the first chapter, but it was a very good chapter and very harmonius with your own work and interests.
In the opening pages, he quotes Kenelm Henry Digby (also a good candidate for further reading) and then goes on to express his hopes for the book.
"That this book will be read by young men throughout the length and breadth of our land is a hope which its author must cherish fondly...He would, then, ask every noble-hearted boy and every high-souled man who reads this page, to trust himself in the perusal of these chapters to the guidance of one who, in leading them through the ancient paths and placing the while before their eyes the illustrious examples of modern excellence, aims only at firing their souls with a holy ambition and an emulation fruitful in great deeds."
Will investigate!
I look forward to the book club and participation. I just finished Sword & Scimitar and started on Defenders of the West based upon your recommendations in an earlier post.
I'm deeply grateful to Ibrahim for his work. Books for our times!
Excited! Thanks Chiv! Looks like an elite collection of Chivalric reading! Gonna be a grand endeavor!
To anyone questioning whether or not the book club is worth joining I implore you to give it a shot and jump in. My discussions with the men of this group have been a boon to my physical, mental, and spiritual development as part of God’s Battalions! Can’t wait to keep going further!
Sir Gawain for Christmas Day is chef-kiss!! 💪💪
No other way to do it!
This is a great idea. I appreciate that the content is laid out in advance for planning purposes. Also the Michael Davies work suggests to me that you hear Mass with the Society. +JMJ+
Can hardly believe that the deeds of the Vendeans aren't better known--incredible stuff!
We know why they story has been suppressed or ignored.
Great idea. Very much looking forward to this and the resulting discussions.
It'll be good!
Is this book club only for men? I want to be respectful but the reading list is fantastic and would be very interesting to discuss.