The Apostolate of Holy Motherhood (and
Fatherhood)
(Soon to be introduced into the next
revision of the Rule and Constitutions)
Fundamental to the identity of the Order of Saint Charbel is
the true value motherhood and fatherhood as the vocation of the family. The
Order sees one of its prime directives as the guardianship of the families along
with the essential values of Catholic family life. Devotion to duty in the home
with its pastoral care for the children is the primary value. The Holy Ghost has
inspired this revision according to the true dignity of the family and its
priority in the life of the members.
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March 2001: Cover Letter compiled by Mr. Ted Stokes and members of the
Community of the Sacred Heart on the changes to be introduced into the Rule
and Constitutions
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March 2001: Chart of
Revisions - part of the same letter with a comparison of those elements
in need of change.
April 2001:
"The Order of St Charbel in
the light of the Apostolate of Holy Motherhood and Fatherhood". The
Apostolate, offers a new light on Community life. Mr. Christopher Stokes
gave this conference at the Easter Retreat in April 2001 at the Community of
Gethsemane. "For a number of years we have been
using a shoehorn to try and lever families into the centuries old
mould of religious life. We are now coming to realise that it is indeed
religious life that needs to be redefined to accommodate the truly varied
requirements of married and family life."
[ Still Under Construction ... ]
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