Category Archives: WRITINGS

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 →

Our Rule of Life begins by expressing HOW we are part of the Oblate charism: 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 … Continue reading →

The first article of the constitution of any group of people is generally the one that defines the group and its purpose. This is what our Constitution 1 is for us. It begins by expressing WHY we are part of … Continue reading →

The call of Jesus Christ… (Constitution 1) These opening words of the OMI Rule of Life evoke a smiling Jesus looking at people and inviting them to share in the source of his serenity and joy: to be pilgrims of … Continue reading →