A Contemporary Bernadine Rule for a Secular, Ecumenical, Christian Knighthood
by Gregory J Fellows KGOTJ
Templar Rule of Life is a contemporary guide to living Christian knighthood with discipline, purpose, and integrity.
Drawing on the spiritual legacy of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux and the original Rule of the Knights Templar, Gregory J. Fellows presents a modern Rule of Life for a secular, ecumenical Christian knighthood—rooted in Scripture, the historic creeds, and lived obedience.
This book moves beyond symbolism and ceremony to address prayer, virtue, service, accountability, and governance as a unified Christian vocation.
Written for Knights, Dames, and serious Christians seeking depth rather than decoration, Templar Rule of Life offers a clear and demanding framework for those who believe faith is meant to be lived, not merely professed.
What does it mean to be a Christian knight in a secular age?
Not a costumed relic. Not a social club. Not a hollow title.
But a disciplined, accountable, Christ-centred vocation.
Templar Rule of Life is a bold and uncompromising call to reclaim the soul of Christian knighthood.
Rooted in the spiritual genius of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux and the original Rule of the medieval Knights Templar, this work re-imagines knighthood for the modern world—not as nostalgia, but as vocation.
Written for today’s lay Christian, it confronts the uncomfortable truth that many contemporary “Templar” and chivalric orders are rich in ritual yet poor in formation, heavy in governance yet light in holiness.
With clarity, courage, and theological precision, Gregory J. Fellows offers a contemporary Bernardine Rule: a living framework for a secular, ecumenical, Christian knighthood anchored in Scripture, the historic creeds, and the moral authority of the Church—without surrendering lawful lay governance or modern accountability.
This book is not theoretical. It is formative.
Across ten carefully structured Articles—covering vocation, faith, obedience, prayer, virtue, community, service, governance, discipline, and perseverance unto death—the Rule challenges readers to move beyond pageantry into practice, beyond affiliation into transformation.
Here you will encounter:
A penetrating diagnosis of the modern Templar crisis
A rigorous rejection of theological relativism and spiritual vagueness
A compelling vision of ecumenism without anarchy
A restored understanding of obedience, authority, and conscience
Practical tools for daily prayer, examination of conscience, renewal of commitment, and ethical governance
This is a book for those who sense that Christianity demands more than sentiment, and knighthood demands more than symbols.
It speaks to men and women who long for discipline without clericalism, unity without dilution, and service without self-promotion.
Templar Rule of Life is not a rule imposed—it is a rule freely embraced.
Not a statute—but a summons.
Not a costume—but a cross.
For those willing to live their faith with clarity, courage, and consecration, this Rule does not merely remember the past—it forges a future.
Non nobis, Domine, non nobis, sed nomini tuo da gloriam.
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A Rule for Those Who Take Faith and Knighthood Seriously” Templar Rule of Life is not a decorative or symbolic work—it is a demanding and deeply formative Rule. Gregory J. Fellows restores Christian knighthood to its rightful place as a vocation of obedience, prayer, and service firmly rooted in Scripture and the historic creeds. What distinguishes this book is its clarity and courage: there is no romanticism, no vague spirituality, and no doctrinal compromise. This is a contemporary Bernardine Rule written with intellectual rigour and pastoral realism. Any Knight or Dame seeking substance rather than ceremony will find this work both challenging and transformative.”
Sir Michael R., Knight Commander
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Finally—A Theologically Serious Rule for Modern Templars” This book fills a long-standing void in contemporary Christian knighthood. Too many modern chivalric orders emphasise titles, governance, or pageantry while neglecting spiritual formation. Templar Rule of Life confronts that imbalance directly and unapologetically. Gregory Fellows weaves historical insight, ecclesial discipline, and modern legal realism into a coherent and compelling Rule of Life. It is ecumenical without being vague, disciplined without being clerical, and unapologetically Christian. This should be required reading for anyone involved in Templar or chivalric leadership”
— Dame Elizabeth M., DKTJ
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Not a Book You Read—A Rule You Live” From the opening pages, it is clear that Templar Rule of Life is written with conviction and authority. This is not nostalgia; it is a forward-looking framework for Christians who want their faith to shape every aspect of life. The ten Articles are spiritually demanding, theologically sound, and eminently practical. The inclusion of prayers, examinations of conscience, and governance principles elevates this work beyond theory into lived discipline. It is rare to encounter a book that combines spiritual depth, ecclesial clarity, and organisational wisdom so effectively. A landmark work for modern Christian knighthood.”
Fr. Thomas W., Spiritual Director
Gregory Fellows - Author and historian exploring how enduring values shape institutions, communities, and human service in the modern world.
Gregory J. Fellows is a contemporary author and historian whose work examines how enduring societal values—service, responsibility, ethical leadership, and stewardship—have survived into the modern world through institutions most people assume disappeared centuries ago. Drawing on direct, active involvement with international chivalric and heritage-based organisations operating today as non-government organisations, Fellows offers a rare insider’s perspective on how ancient orders have evolved into quiet but effective forces for humanitarian work, community support, education, and cultural preservation. His writing explores how these institutions function behind the scenes—mobilising volunteers, shaping ethical frameworks, and sustaining long-term civic engagement without fanfare. Rather than romanticising the medieval past, Fellows focuses on continuity: how ideas forged in eras of crisis and uncertainty remain relevant in a world facing fragmentation, institutional distrust, and cultural amnesia. His work connects history to lived practice, showing how legacy organisations adapt to modern legal systems, social expectations, and global humanitarian needs while retaining a moral core rooted in service to others. Blending historical scholarship with contemporary analysis, Fellows writes for readers interested in social resilience, institutional memory, and the mechanisms through which values endure—not as nostalgia, but as active, evolving forces contributing to the betterment of humanity today.
A Companion for Faithful Living in a Contemporary Age
by Gregory J Fellows KGOTJ
A "Templar Book of Prayer: A Companion for Faithful Living in a Contemporary Age" is a powerful devotional for Christians who feel called to live their faith with discipline, courage, and purpose in an often fractured world.
Rooted in the ancient spiritual tradition of the Knights Templar and written for modern believers, this book offers a rich collection of prayers for daily devotion, leadership, endurance, grief, discernment, and communal worship. It speaks directly to knights and dames, clergy and pilgrims, and all who seek spiritual strength amid uncertainty, fatigue, and cultural noise.
With language that is reverent yet accessible, these prayers draw upon the enduring symbols of the Templar Shield and Sword—reimagined as instruments of spiritual vigilance, moral clarity, and faithful action. This is not a casual devotional, but a steady companion for those who understand faith as a lived calling.
Whether used in quiet personal prayer or shared within chivalric and Christian communities, Templar Book of Prayer offers clarity, courage, and peace for those who continue to stand watch.
Ancient faith. Modern vigilance. A companion for the journey.
Faith is under fire. Silence is no longer an option.
Guardians of the Flame is a powerful call to defend the persecuted Church—revealing the hidden cost of belief today and challenging every Christian to stand watch, take action, and keep the flame of faith alive.
Combating Modern Slavery and Protecting the Vulnerable in Australia
by Gregory J Fellows
Chains Unseen is a calm, unflinching examination of modern slavery hidden in plain sight across Australia.
With moral clarity and disciplined research, Gregory J. Fellows exposes how exploitation persists within ordinary systems—workplaces, supply chains, and institutions we assume are safe—while refusing the easy theatrics of outrage.
This is not a book of sensational claims, but of sober accountability.
It asks the reader to look carefully, think critically, and recognise responsibility where it truly lies.
Grounded in law, ethics, and lived reality, Chains Unseen challenges complacency and calls for informed, practical action to protect the vulnerable.
Measured in tone yet resolute in purpose, this work stands as both an investigation and an invitation: to see what has been ignored, and to act where silence has prevailed.
Rediscovering Brotherhood, Faith, and Purpose in a Fractured World
by Gregory J Fellows
Part spiritual manifesto, part historical reflection, and part blueprint for action, Chivalry of the Heart challenges men and women of conscience to rise—not as warriors of war, but as guardians of truth, honor, and sacred duty. Whether you are seeking meaning, healing, or a clearer path forward, this book offers a way to become part of something eternal and transformative. The world needs knights again. Will you answer the call?