Life in The community
Our Life in The community
The Holy Trinity is the model of our community life, and therefore we anchor ourselves in the words of Jesus, “That they be one as we are One.” In our living together, we believe that God, who brought us together supports, journeys with and inspires us to live in communion in sisterly love and understanding.
Our union and harmony in the community are nourished by prayer, distinguished by generous mortification and characterized by joy and hope. The shared Vision and Mission keep us together with ‘one heart and mind’, which is the hallmark of an Ecclesial community. (Cont.38)
We proclaim to the world that the ideal evangelical community is possible. We believe that God has placed us together to fulfill His Mission.We manifest it by showing concern for one another, sharing our responsibility, inspiring through our very life example, respecting the common traditions, and through our regular participation and practice of forgiveness and reconciliation.
Thus, our identity as members of the Congregation of Jesus Mary Joseph, our community life and our mission are three inseparable dimensions of one single reality. Our community is for mission and the community itself is a mission. (Cont.39)
We live together as a community in a legitimately established house and to carry out the ministries of the Congregation for the needs of the universal Church and of the world.
Community prayer, sharing of meals and recreation are important means to shape our communities. (Cont.40)
The Charism and the Spirituality of our Congregation constitute the core of our unity. The living of the charism and spirituality in different cultures brings unity in diversity.(Cont.48)
