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THE INVITATION TO THE CHARISMATIC FAMILY TO HEAR AND MAKE HEARD THE CLAMOUR OF THE VOICELESS (Constitution 9)

We will hear and make heard the clamour of the voiceless, which is a cry to God who brings down the mighty from their thrones and exalts the lowly (cf. Lk 1: 52).(Constitution 9) “Let us, then, be the first … Continue reading

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ECOLOGICAL SPIRITUALITY AND OUR CHARISM (Rule 9a)

Action on behalf of justice, peace and the integrity of creation is an integral part of evangelization. Rule 9a “I do not believe that cultivating an ecological spirituality is in contradiction with our charism; on the contrary, I hope it … Continue reading

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ECOLOGICAL CONVERSION: A CALL TO LIVE AN ECOLOGICAL SPIRITUALITY (Rule 9a)

Action on behalf of justice, peace and the integrity of creation is an integral part of evangelization. Rule 9a “Some years ago, I read an article reflecting on our dehumanising pace of life. According to the author, a monk, this … Continue reading

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FAITH-FOCUSED INVESTMENT GROUPS: A PRESENCE WHERE DECISIONS AFFECTING THE FUTURE OF THE POOR ARE BEING MADE (Rule 9a)

Responding to the call of the Spirit, some Oblates identify themselves with the poor, sharing their life and commitment to justice; others are present where decisions affecting the future of the poor are being made. (Rule 9a) Several Oblates have … Continue reading

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VIVAT: A PRESENCE WHERE DECISIONS AFFECTING THE FUTURE OF THE POOR ARE BEING MADE (Rule 9a)

Responding to the call of the Spirit, some Oblates identify themselves with the poor, sharing their life and commitment to justice; others are present where decisions affecting the future of the poor are being made. (Rule 9a) Father Daniel LeBlanc is … Continue reading

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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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