FOCAL POINT: “Prayer is at the very heart of religious formation. Religious need to be versed in the various forms of prayer and, through time spent in prayer each day, […]
FOCAL POINT: “Prayer is to be constant and preserving so that their studies, apostolate and indeed all their activities will flow from a prayerful heart, united at all times with […]
FOCAL POINT: “Since prayer and spiritual growth in general take place primarily in the privy of one’s heart, it is essential that each person in formation seek and receive proper […]
FOCAL POINT: “In the formation of an integrated and mature religious, it is important that all aspects and talents of the religious be developed simultaneously: the physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual […]
FOCAL POINT: “In order that the religious may realize his full potential in his vocation, a favorable environment is needed. The Congregation strives to provide an atmosphere of freedom in […]
FOCAL POINT: “A young religious will be granted the freedom to show initiative and creativity and to develop his talents; moreover, he will be urged to use this freedom for […]
FOCAL POINT: “Trust, dialogue and communication are of the utmost importance to exercising this freedom. Freedom exercised in this responsible manner will enhance the quality of obedience as the religious […]
FOCAL POINT: “Let there be unity of heart and mind between a religious and those in authority. This union implies a common responsibility for the present and future good of […]
FOCAL POINT: “Let there be unity of heart and mind between a religious and those in authority. This union implies a common responsibility for the present and future good of […]
FOCAL POINT: “A religious will make the greatest progress in personal growth where there is trust and respect among all the members. This trust and respect is strengthened by encouragement […]
FOCAL POINT: “The goal of the post-Novitiate formation is the personal development of the whole man: to help him grow in Christian maturity by becoming more aware of his sinfulness […]
FOCAL POINT: “Spiritual formation continues along the lines laid out in the Novitiate program: a deepening awareness of the life and works of the Founders, a growing union with the […]
