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4/27/02_______________________________________________________

Dear Friends,
I will pray for your efforts to bring a Lay Monastic Community into being in Portland.
God Bless,
Arthur in Canada

4/26/02_______________________________________________________

Hello friends. Wow! Freedom! It sure is a good thing. Having developed a personal relationship with Jesus about 2 &1/2 weeks ago is even better. The love and peace I feel is like nothing that the world could give to me. Thank you all so much for your many prayers. They worked! I just want to jump and shout for joy. In jail I began reading the book of John. Awesome stuff! I am so excited about my new life and I'm so lucky my dad is a true man of God. I asked him if he will baptize me some time next week either in his swimming pool or at the beach. What a relief, I can leave the past behind. Amen.

Trent F.

Note from The Prayer Foundation™: The complete posting of the prayer requests and answers to prayer that led up to receiving the above letter may be seen on our pages of Answers To Prayer under the date: 6/11/02.

4/23/02_______________________________________________________

So, I came upon your website, which is very interesting. I had a question, though. If someone who is ordained (as opposed to "lay") and wants to become a part of the "Lay Monk" order, what do you call them?

Just curious...and, by the way, it's a great website, and a great idea.

Barbara

Note from The Prayer Foundation™: We do as a matter of fact have ordained ministers who are "lay" monks: because they are not in a monastic community "full-time," and for life. The same thing happens when lawyers or other groups refer to ministers as "laymen; as in "a layman wouldn't understand" when speaking. It does indeed sound strange sometimes.

4/17/02_______________________________________________________

Could you please explain the significance of the three knots tied in a
monk's girdle (rope or cord belt)?
Emily B., aged 12 (United Kingdom)

Note from The Prayer Foundation™: Historically and currently for most monks and friars, they stand for the three Vows the monks take. These are: Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience. However, the Benedictine Order does not take formal Vows in these areas, even though they practice them. The use of the rope itself also symbolizes poverty (Note: the Benedictine Vows are Stability (staying in the same place), Obedience, and Conversion of Manners (gift of oneself to the monastic lifestyle; implying poverty and chastity).

In the case of our particular Knights of Prayer ™ Monastic Order, which is Born-again, Protestant and Evangelical (and primarily Lay Persons), we also do not take formal Vows. And, like the ancient Celtic Church, we allow married monks. Monks are allowed to wear either a leather belt like the "Trappist" (Reformed Cistercian) Order or a black cord with the three knots (Franciscans wear a white cord). For us, the three knots in the one cord symbolize the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit who are Three Persons, yet only One God. We are unique in viewing it in this way.

4/15/02_______________________________________________________

Hello,
My name is Tim. I am not a monk, but feel like a monk at heart, as it
suggests on your website. I am only 14 years old. I do not know very much about Protestant monks. I would like to know how old you have to be to become one. I am currently a member of the United Methodist Church.
Please write back soon.
Tim

Note from The Prayer Foundation™: Our Order is primarily a Lay monastic Order (Lay meaning: ordinary people as monks; those who remain in their homes, jobs, careers, or at school). We are Interdenominational, which means that our monks belong to many different denominations. We are a way for someone to receive official recognition of the fact that they are already "monks in their hearts." We do not have any age requirement. For the best summary on becoming a Monk in this Order, go to President's Page: Knights of Prayer Monastic Order. Information on how to register as a Monk of our Knights of Prayer ™ Monastic Order may be found on our pages: Monk Certificate & Card, and Become A Monk! (an interesting historical note is that many scholars believe that the Apostle John was only fourteen years old when he first became a disciple of Jesus). For the last hundred years, primarily the only Protestant monks have been members of the Anglican (Church of England) and Episcopal Churches. There are also some Lutheran Monasteries and Monks. We feel this will be changing, as more and more Protestants are becoming interested in monks and monasticism. Of course, what is truly important is not whether or not we are monks, but whether or not we know Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Saviour (see our pages: Plan of Salvation, and Statement of Faith).

4/14/02_______________________________________________________
Just going through your pages gave me a sense of peace and connection to the Divine. Thank you for your ministry of prayer, God knows we need it in this world of ours, especially regarding Children, the Middle East and those in ministry.
God's Blessings, Gloria

4/8/02_______________________________________________________

Your ministry is a real blessing, and many prayers have been answered! God bless!

4/2/02_______________________________________________________

Dear Monks,
While searching the Internet on qualifications of becoming a monk, I found your web site. This brought me a deep sense of joy, for it was an answer to my thoughts and prayers...I am very interested in your Prayer Order. I would deeply like to take active part your order. I will gladly send my donation of $30.00 and only hope to give you more.
Sincerely,
Gregory C.
(Los Angeles, California)

4/1/02_______________________________________________________

Dear Saints in Christ, Please pray for us. Raaji (India) ____________________________________________________________

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