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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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OUR PROPHETIC MISSION: MAKE THE WORLD OF THE POOR LESS LIKE HELL AND MORE LIKE HEAVEN (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 CALL TO PROPHETIC DYNAMISM (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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HOPE IS OUR WAY OF BEING IN THE CHURCH (Constitution 9)

We are members of the prophetic Church… We announce the liberating presence of Jesus Christ and the new world born in his resurrection. (Constitution 9) A prophetic Church hears, lives and communicates the heart and mind of God. Its prophetic … Continue reading

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A DEEP HOPE TO LEAVE THIS EARTH SOMEHOW BETTER THAT WE FOUND IT (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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BRINGING  ALL PEOPLE TO FULL CONSCIOUSNESS OF THEIR DIGNITY Constitution 8)

Awareness of our own shortcomings humbles us, yet God’s power makes us confident as we strive to bring all people – especially the poor – to full consciousness of their dignity as human beings and as sons and daughters of … Continue reading

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