In going into these places looking to serve, they didn’t come with ruling armies. By nature the friars emerged from the tradition of Celtic warriors, fighters who were fearless to the point of appearing insane to their enemies. The friars were, in essence, warrior-monks. When they came to serve, they also came to fight, but understanding spiritual things, they fought their battles in the heavenlies first and foremost. They came to places, looked around, started praying, and then did what God told