CHAPTER 13
Growing up as a young boy in my community, lvhianokpodi, I used to confuse the word 'KNIGHT' with the word 'NIGHT', particularly because of the way I saw the knighthood then. I feared them when I confused the two words above and because of their elaborate dress: the sword, the 'cap' and even due to the many misconceptions and negative connotations that seemed to associate the Knighthood with something Secret rather than Sacred. Thus, there was no doubt in my mind, then, that they were actually 'NIGHT'. But as I improved in my knowledge of the Catholic Faith, 1 began to understand that the institution of the Knighthood has a rich sacramental root. It stems from the Holy Orders and was established in the middle ages. The knights were predominantly very helpful during the crusades and inquisitions; they helped to defend the Holy Land from Islamic invaders, ensured the safety of pilgrims and the sick and furthered the battle for Christianity. This indeed gave a new colouration to my outlook on the knights. I have merged my old way of thinking with my new insights about ...
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