{"id":6005,"date":"2025-03-17T02:34:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T01:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eugenedemazenod.net\/?p=6005"},"modified":"2025-03-17T02:38:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T01:38:14","slug":"the-cross-of-jesus-christ-is-central-to-our-mission-constitution-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eugenedemazenod.net\/?p=6005","title":{"rendered":"THE CROSS OF JESUS CHRIST IS CENTRAL TO OUR MISSION (Constitution 4)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The cross of Jesus Christ is central to our mission <\/strong><\/em>(Constitution 4)<\/h3>\n

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 in the Oblate Family.<\/h3>\n

Eugene\u2019s conversion journey is well known to us, and so it comes as no surprise to understand that the cross was central to his life and mission \u2013 and to ours.<\/h3>\n

Eugene\u2019s spiritual journey is summed up in our Constitution 59, referring to our novices, but applicable to each of us, today:<\/h3>\n

Novitiate formation ends with a free and faith-filled commitment in the Oblate Congregation. The novice, having experienced the Father’s love in Jesus, dedicates his life to making that love visible. He entrusts his fidelity to the one whose cross he shares, whose promises are his hope.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Then, Constitution 63, picks up on the same idea:<\/h3>\n

The Oblate cross which is received at perpetual profession is a constant reminder of the love of the Saviour who wishes to draw all hearts to himself and sends us out as his co-workers.<\/em> <\/strong><\/h3>\n

What is said about the cross in the first vows of the novices and the lifetime oblation of the post-novices, applies to the vocation of each member of the Oblate Charismatic Family: Indeed the cross of Jesus Christ is central to our life, spirituality and mission!<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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