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THROUGH THE EYES OF THE SAVIOUR THE WHOLE HUMAN FAMILY SHARES IN HIS BLOOD (Constitution 4)

Through the eyes of our crucified Saviour we see the world which he redeemed with his blood, desiring that those in whom he continues to suffer will know also the power of his resurrection (cf. Phil 3: 10). (Constitution 4) … Continue reading

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IT IS THROUGH THE EYES OF THE CRUCIFIED SAVIOR THAT WE SEE PEOPLE (Constitution 4)

The cross of Jesus Christ is central to our mission. Like the apostle Paul, we “preach Christ and him crucified” (1 Cor 2: 2). If we bear in our body the death of Jesus, it is with the hope that … Continue reading

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THROUGH THE EYES OF OUR CRUCIFIED SAVIOUR WE SEE OURSELVES AS HE SEES US (Constitution 4)

The cross of Jesus Christ is central to our mission. Like the apostle Paul, we “preach Christ and him crucified” (1 Cor 2: 2). If we bear in our body the death of Jesus, it is with the hope that … Continue reading

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IT IS ONLY THROUGH THE CROSS THAT WE CAN BE AUTHENTIC PILGRIMS OF HOPE (Constitution 4)

The cross of Jesus Christ is central to our mission. Like the apostle Paul, we “preach Christ and him crucified” (1 Cor 2: 2). If we bear in our body the death of Jesus, it is with the hope that … Continue reading

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TO LIVE CHRIST JESUS CRUCIFIED (Constitution 4)

“To live Christ Jesus crucified” is the title given to Constitution 4 in the English version of the Constitutions and Rules. It portrays clearly what it means to put into practice the statement that “the cross of Jesus Christ is … Continue reading

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THE CROSS OF JESUS CHRIST IS CENTRAL TO OUR MISSION (Constitution 4)

The cross of Jesus Christ is central to our mission (Constitution 4) Having looked at our call and response in Constitutions 1 and 2, we now move onto Constitution 4 which is the pivotal point of our vocation as Christians … Continue reading

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THE OBLATION OF BLESSED PAUL THOJ XYOOJ, LAY CATECHIST

We strive to reproduce in ourselves the pattern of his life. Thus, we give ourselves to the Father in obedience even unto death and dedicate ourselves to God’s people in unselfish love. Our apostolic zeal is sustained by the unreserved … Continue reading

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THE UNRESERVED GIFT WE MAKE OF OURSELVES IN OUR OBLATION (Constitution 2)

We strive to reproduce in ourselves the pattern of his life. Thus, we give ourselves to the Father in obedience even unto death and dedicate ourselves to God’s people in unselfish love. Our apostolic zeal is sustained by the unreserved … Continue reading

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THERE MUST BE NO RESERVATIONS IN THE GIFT OF OURSELVES TO GOD (Constitution 2)

We strive to reproduce in ourselves the pattern of his life. Thus, we give ourselves to the Father in obedience even unto death and dedicate ourselves to God’s people in unselfish love. (Constitution 2) Eugene’s words to young Brother Charles … Continue reading

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TO LET HIM LIVE IN US (Constitution 2)

We are men “set apart for the Gospel” (Rom 1: 1), men ready to leave everything to be disciples of Jesus. The desire to co-operate with him draws us to know him more deeply, to identify with him, to let … Continue reading

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