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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 →

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 →

“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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

We are men “set apart for the Gospel” (Rom 1: 1), men ready to leave everything to be disciples of Jesus. (Constitution 2) This is the Rule of life of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, so this statement refers … Continue reading →

The whole of Constitution 1 enumerates the elements that constitute us: The call of Jesus Christ, heard within the Church through people’s need for salvation, draws us together as Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Christ thus invites us to follow … Continue reading →