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Passionist Oblates in Kentucky, page two |
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The Oblate guidelines The Oblate guidelines, entitled "The Oblate Companion", went through several revisions before final approval on the Feast of the Solemn Commemoration of the Passion, 2001, by Most Rev. Paul M. Boyle, C.P., Bishop of Mandeville, Jamaica, West Indies. The "Companion" is a handbook of Passionist spirituality adapted to life in our busy modern world. Bishop Boyle approved it for use by any Passionist community throughout the world.
"Oblates" are those who make the Act of Oblation and, as much as possible, attend the monthly formation meetings. Some Oblates have already been called by the Holy Spirit to pledge a greater portion of their lives to the mission of the Passionist Congregation. photo: Saint Joseph's Chapel - an Oblate ceremony "Associates" are persons who desire to share our Passionist spirituality and mission, but for whatever reason, do not feel called or able to make the public Act of Oblation. Included among these are the physically challenged, the sick, homebound, etc. The Associates are guided by a handbook of spirituality and are encouraged to contribute to the mission of the Passionist Congregation by uniting their sufferings and hardships to the Passion of Christ in a spirit of prayer. The Holy Spirit has poured out a variety of gifts and calls among the Oblates. Home schooling moms, other young mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers, single persons, married couples, diocesan priests, widows and widowers are experiencing the drawing power of Christ Crucified through the Oblate program. |
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Some members are devoting themselves to a study of the Letters of St. Paul of the Cross. From this, interesting reflection papers have emerged on the letters to Thomas Fossi and Agnes Grazi. Because Thomas Fossi was a married man who had extensive business enterprises, Paul's letters to him are particularly helpful for married people, men and women alike. next: getting down to work
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"The
Oblates of the Passion are an association of Christ's
Faithful affiliated
with a Passionist monastery or residence." (#1, Oblate
Companion) Membership
is of two forms: Oblates and Associates. People are called
into either
group as inspired by the Holy Spirit or indicated by the
duties or situations
of their private lives.
