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WE SHOW A VERY HUMAN FACE OF JESUS TO THE WORLD, ONE FULL OF COMPASSION AND SOLIDARITY (Rule 9a)

Action on behalf of justice, peace and the integrity of creation is an integral part of evangelization. (Rule 9a) “As Oblates, we look at the world through the eyes of the Crucified Savior so that those who suffer will be … Continue reading

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SEEING TO REALLY SEE (Rule 9a)

 Action on behalf of justice, peace and the integrity of creation is an integral part of evangelization. (Rule 9a) “Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Ministry is central and at the heart of our mission as Missionary Oblates of … Continue reading

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JUSTICE, PEACE AND THE INTEGRITY OF CREATION AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF EVANGELIZATION (Rule 9a)

Action on behalf of justice, peace and the integrity of creation is an integral part of evangelization. (Rule 9a) The commitment of the Oblate Family to live this is incarnated in the General Service of Justice, Peace and Integrity of … Continue reading

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WALKING THE LINE BETWEEN PROPHETIC VISION AND SPIRITUAL SUSTENANCE (CONSTITUTION 9)

We are members of the prophetic Church. While recognizing our own need for conversion, we bear witness to God’s holiness and justice. We announce the liberating presence of Jesus Christ and the new world born in his resurrection. We will … Continue reading

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A PARISH MINISTRY IS “OBLATE” IF IT GIVES A TANGIBLE WITNESS TO OUR CHARISM (Constitution 9)

We announce the liberating presence of Jesus Christ and the new world born in his resurrection. We will hear and make heard the clamour of the voiceless, which is a cry to God who brings down the mighty from their … Continue reading

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LISTEN, DIALOGUE, PROCLAIM (Constitution 9)

We announce the liberating presence of Jesus Christ and the new world born in his resurrection. We will hear and make heard the clamour of the voiceless, which is a cry to God who brings down the mighty from their … Continue reading

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WE OFFER HOPE TO A BROKEN WORLD  (Constitution 9)

We are members of the prophetic Church. While recognizing our own need for conversion, we bear witness to God’s holiness and justice. We announce the liberating presence of Jesus Christ and the new world born in his resurrection. (Constitution 9) … Continue reading

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THE NECESSITY OF RECOGNIZING OUR OWN NEED FOR CONVERSION  (Constitution 9)

We are members of the prophetic Church. While recognizing our own need for conversion, we bear witness to God’s holiness and justice. We announce the liberating presence of Jesus Christ and the new world born in his resurrection. (Constitution 9) … Continue reading

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BEARING WITNESS IS NOT COMFORTABLE (Constitution 9)

We are members of the prophetic Church. While recognizing our own need for conversion, we bear witness to God’s holiness and justice. ( Constitution 9) This statement reminds me of the words of Fr. Rossetti on the ministerial priesthood. These … Continue reading

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OUR LIFESTYLE IS OUR MESSAGE (Constitution 9)

While recognizing our own need for conversion, we bear witness to God’s holiness and justice.  (Constitution 9) The Oblates, representing the entire Oblate Charismatic Family, gathered at the 2022 General Chapter spelt this out for us: Our pilgrim journey and … Continue reading

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