About the Order The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and Malta is one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilization. The 13,500 Knights and Dames remain true to its inspiring principles – nurturing, witnessing and protecting the faith and serving the poor and the sick.
The American Association Founded in 1927 as the first association of the Order of Malta in the Americas, the association is headquartered in New York City with over 2,000 Knights, Dames and volunteers in over 30 Areas working with the poor, sick, and incarcerated and giving witness to the Catholic faith.
Spirituality Knights and Dames join the Order of Malta to pursue their spiritual growth over a path laid out by Blessed Gerard more than nine hundred years ago, seeking to nurture and witness the Faith and assist the sick and the poor.
Spirituality in Action Members are involved in hands-on work at over 100 hundred organizations, including food banks, hospitals, pregnancy support centers, homeless shelters and mentoring programs for at risk children.
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The Spiritual Outreach Calls provide a message primarily intended for those who may have difficulty getting to Association events; but, the message is valid, current and inspirational for all. Our Spiritual Outreach Calls are recorded and uploaded to the website within one week. Please use the sidebar on the right to listen to past calls.
1) At approximately 10:55AM, you should dial the conference call number: 1-800-442-5794
2) You will be asked to enter the passcode: Dial the following: 656886#
3) You will be connected to the call and will be asked to identify yourself. State your name and then press the # sign.
4) You should then press *6. This will mute your line as other callers are connecting.
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3/3/2021 11:00 am American Association Events |
March Spiritual Outreach Call: The Year of St. Joseph
The Year of St. Joseph, what it means to the members of the Order of Malta. Presented by Msgr. William Fadrowski, ChM, New Jersey Area Click here for call instructions. |
4/7/2021 11:00 am American Association Events |
April Spiritual Outreach Call: Encouraging Those to Come Back to Church
The importance of encouraging those who have not been to Church in a while to come back (and tips for how to do that). Click here for call instructions. |
5/5/2021 11:00 am American Association Events |
May Spiritual Outreach Call: Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist
Explaining the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist during the month of First Communions. Click here for call instructions. |
6/2/2021 11:00 am American Association Events |
June Spiritual Outreach Call: The Sacred Heart of Jesus
What is the history of the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Presented by Fr. Alfredo Hernández, Southeast Florida Area Click here for call instructions. |
7/7/2021 11:00 am American Association Events |
July Spiritual Outreach Call: The Importance of Daily Prayer
Why is daily prayer important in our lives and what are some recommendations for individual prayer life? Click here for call instructions. |
8/4/2021 11:00 am American Association Events |
August Spiritual Outreach Call: The Solemnity of the Assumption & Afterlife
What is the Solemnity of the Assumption and what does it tell us about the afterlife? Presented by Msgr. Sylvester Cronin, New Jersey Area Click here for call instructions. |
9/1/2021 11:00 am American Association Events |
September Spiritual Outreach Call: The Triumph of the Cross
The Triumph of the Cross Presented by Very Rev. Paul Hartmann, ChM, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Area Click here for call instructions. |
10/6/2021 11:00 am American Association Events |
October Spiritual Outreach Call: Saint Francis of Assisi
Why is Saint Francis of Assisi one of the most beloved of all saints? Click here for call instructions. |
11/3/2021 11:00 am American Association Events |
November Spiritual Outreach Call: Lifetime Commitment of Knights & Dames
Is there a connection between the lifetime commitment of a Knight or Dame and the teachings in the Bible? Click here for call instructions. |
12/1/2021 11:00 am American Association Events |
December Spiritual Outreach Call: Spiritual Origins of Christmas Traditions
What are the spiritual origins or meanings of some common Christmas traditions? Click here for call instructions. |
1/5/2022 11:00 am American Association Events |
January Spiritual Outreach Call: How to Defend the Faith in Our Daily Lives
How can we defend the faith in our daily lives (little acts we can do during our daily routine vs. big events like the Pilgrimage for Life). Click here for call instructions. |
2/2/2022 11:00 am American Association Events |
February Spiritual Outreach Call: World Day of the Sick
What can I do as an individual to participate in the World Day of the Sick beyond attending Mass? Click here for call instructions. |
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