Why St. Alfred? Why Now?

Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, was the real King Arthur.  His accomplishments were many--defense of the realm, introduction of peace, preservation of knowledge, educator of his people, defender of the faith.  He was holy, yet a champion of common sense and the wisdom of good governance.  He was the most excellent steward of his flock, the people of England. He was a masterful political conciliator, enabling the Saxons and the Danish invaders of England to live together in peace. 

He is also one of the very few kings to have ever become a saint. 

Churches are named for St Alfred the Great, but one seldom sees prayers for his intervention or groups dedicated to his devotion.

However, we live in a time of darkness and chaos equal to the times in which Alfred was called.  A new kind of violent heathens, those who mistakenly cite their faith as an excuse for bloodshed, are among us.  Others scoff at faith and live lives driven purely by personal desire.  The family is failing, education is crumbling in the name of greed. Never since the time he came has the wisdom and Alfred been so sorely needed--not just for England and its child the United States, but for the whole world.

I am instituting this site to serve as the staging site for St. Alfred's Army--a place for those of us of faith to meet, express devotion, pray together.  Never has the world more needed good governance, common sense, learning, compassion and wisdom such as St. Alfred possessed.

Everyone is welcome to post here--devotions to St. Alfred, requests for his intercession, thoughts on the multiple facets of his greatness.  I am reviewing entries before posting, but only because I do not think this is the site to post lonelyhearts or colon cleanser ads.

Join me in St. Alfred's Army.  Let us ask for his intercession today.