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A Glimpse Into One of the Rarest Vocations On Earth

by R I Posted on July 22, 2012

by Therese Ivers, JCL, OCV Part I.  The Friars Vocation directors often find it quite challenging to find new members for their communities in this day and age.  When the pool of candidates for Friars is limited to a percentage … Continue reading →

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Am I Called To A Contemplative Or Active Religious Community?

by R I Posted on August 26, 2007

By Therese Ivers All religious are called to be contemplative. Any apostolate which they engage in should be exercised as a fruit of their contemplation. That being said, we have what we call contemplative religious institutes and active religious institutes. … Continue reading →

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