As members of the Oblate Charismatic Family exploring the Rule that is our inspiration, we remember that it is our reflection and application of the Gospel. In the words of St Francis of Assisi, \u201cThe Rule is the life of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Vatican Dicastery for Consecrated Life<\/em> pointed this out clearly for us in 2002:<\/p>\n \u201cDo this and you will live\u201d (Luke 10, 28) are the words of Jesus to us as he invites us to recognize him in the Gospel. As members of the Oblate Charismatic Family exploring the Rule that is our inspiration, … Continue reading It was the Holy Spirit who sparked the Word of God with new light for the founders and foundresses. <\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Every charism and every Rule springs from it and seeks to be an expression of it. <\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
In continuity with founders and foundresses their disciples today are called to take up the Word of God and to cherish it in their hearts so that it may be a lamp for their feet and a light for their path (cf. Ps 118:105). <\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
The Holy Spirit will then be able to lead them to the fullness of truth (cf. Jn 16:13). (“<\/em><\/strong>Starting Afresh from Christ<\/em>,”<\/em><\/strong> n. 24)<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"