Monthly Archives: August 2016

OUR FOUNDING VISION TODAY: THE NEED TO BE COURAGEOUS IN USING ALL POSSIBLE METHODS OF COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA

We will always be close to the people with whom we work, taking into account their values and aspirations. To seek out new ways for the Word of God to reach their hearts often calls for daring; to present Gospel … Continue reading

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OUR FOUNDING VISION TODAY: THE MAZENODIAN FAMILY NEEDS TO BE CHALLENGED BY ITS YOUNGER MEMBERS

We will always be close to the people with whom we work, taking into account their values and aspirations. To seek out new ways for the Word of God to reach their hearts often calls for daring; to present Gospel … Continue reading

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OUR FOUNDING VISION TODAY: THE YOUTH BECOME MISSIONARIES WITH US

We will always be close to the people with whom we work, taking into account their values and aspirations. To seek out new ways for the Word of God to reach their hearts often calls for daring; to present Gospel … Continue reading

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OUR FOUNDING VISION TODAY: ALWAYS CLOSE TO THE PEOPLE

We will always be close to the people with whom we work, taking into account their values and aspirations. CC&RR, Constitution 8 Our vocation is to be close to people, and we do this by loving them with the love … Continue reading

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OUR FOUNDING VISION TODAY: THE WORD OF GOD CREATES COMMUNITY

We have as our goal to establish Christian communities and Churches deeply rooted in the local culture and fully responsible for their own development and growth. CC&RR, Constitution 7 “Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand … Continue reading

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OUR FOUNDING VISION TODAY: ALLOW THE WORD OF GOD TO TAKE ROOT AND SERVE OTHERS

Our mission puts us on constant call to respond to the most urgent needs of the Church through various forms of witness and ministry, but especially through proclaiming the Word of God which finds its fulfilment in the celebration of … Continue reading

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THE FOUNDING CHARISM TODAY: THE SECRET OF OUR MISSION

We will always be close to the people with whom we work, taking into account their values and aspirations. CC&RR, Constitution 8 “Close to the people” – this is the characteristic by which the Oblates are best known. Wherever in … Continue reading

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OUR FOUNDING VISION TODAY: BECOME WHAT WE HEAR

We have spent a long time reflecting on what our Rule of Life teaches us about the centrality of the Word of God for us. To sum it up, I read it as an invitation to become the Word that … Continue reading

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OUR FOUNDING VISION TODAY: ALLOW THE WORD OF GOD TO TAKE ROOT AND LEAD TO COMMUNION

Our mission puts us on constant call to respond to the most urgent needs of the Church through various forms of witness and ministry, but especially through proclaiming the Word of God which finds its fulfilment in the celebration of … Continue reading

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OUR FOUNDING VISION TODAY: ALLOW THE WORD OF GOD TO CONVERT AND TRANSFORM US

Our mission puts us on constant call to respond to the most urgent needs of the Church through various forms of witness and ministry, but especially through proclaiming the Word of God which finds its fulfilment in the celebration of … Continue reading

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