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[PhuturePriest]

​Phuture Priest ,

What about the LOTH?

​The Liturgy of the Hours are mandatory, so I didn't think it was worth mentioning it. If you look, it says "special devotions", meaning optional prayer devotions such as the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

[John Paul]

Oh,sorry.

[Alberto Guimaraes]

On 7/3/2013 at 8:32 PM, OnlySunshine said:

white knee socks; black oxford shoes or sandals

 

Peace and Good!

No socks. Only during a rigorous winter or health troubles. Shoes too..

Sandals yes! Better bare feet.

Blessings!

Br. Alberto Guimaraes OFS

Braga ─ Portugal

 

[gloriana35]

It is unthinkable that I ever would have founded a religious community - but I'm wondering if this thread is totally serious or a bit of 'make believe.' Some of the details some have included puzzle me. The schedules some of you envision could be overwhelming! And who is thinking about whether someone wears socks? Why are some against contact with others?

With the rich traditions left by many a founder, I would see there being plenty already there to embrace - and the essence of the commitment being the proper focus.

[Feankie]

This thread is about 7 years old.  I can't remember why it was started in the first place......

[gloriana35]

This vaguely reminds me of little girls playing with bride and groom paper dolls, talking about every detail of their planned wedding day... which may be 20 years away. 

[Alberto Guimaraes]

On 7/6/2013 at 4:27 AM, TheresaThoma said:

When I was about 12, I had a fantasy about living as a religious hermit in a cave near the ocean.

PEACE AND GOOD!

When I was 13, I lived in front of Atlantic Ocean, and I raised my religious vocation praying at a ground floor of my house which was not finished concerning building works, and the exterior walls was made of granite stone, without any coating!

A cave near the ocean, so!

Blessings!

Br. Alberto

[luigi999]

ok I am game: 

Tagline: “there is no past in Bethany, only the present and future hope” Bl Lataste

“We are consecrated laymen, rooted in the charism of Bethany, building lives of prayer, brotherhood, and mercy—open to all, especially those whom the world has cast aside.”

the project or institute of consecrated life would allow: 

Young men searching for meaning or healing

Former prisoners or those working in prison ministry

Lay Dominicans or spiritual seekers

Volunteers in social justice, addiction recovery, and mental health

Catholic men disillusioned with traditional structures but open to renewal

catholic men who are married (and their spouse) to be full members

there is no discrimination on color, sex, sexual orientation etc

admittance on a case by case basis. 

I am based in Italy and I have already created a facebook page: brothers of  bethany, Instagram brothers_of_bethany

we plan to have a website as well. 

should you have any ideas, wish to join etc..shoot me an email at profesorluigi   at gmail   also available to chat via whatsapp or video conference

 

full info? sureee 

 

ENGLISH
We are consecrated laymen inspired by the charism of the Dominican Sisters of Bethany, founded on the vision of Blessed Jean-Joseph Lataste. Rooted in Dominican spirituality and mercy, we form a community open to all—especially the forgotten, the formerly incarcerated, and those living on the margins.

Like the first brothers of the early Church, we do not live in a single monastery but in our own homes and cities, united in prayer, shared mission, and vowed life. We gather regularly, support one another in fraternal love, and live the Gospel through both contemplation and action.

We believe that holiness is not reserved for the perfect, and that the wounds of the past are no obstacle to God's call.

ITALIANO
Siamo laici consacrati ispirati al carisma delle Suore Domenicane di Betania, fondato sulla visione del Beato Jean-Joseph Lataste. Radicati nella spiritualità domenicana e nella misericordia, formiamo una comunità aperta a tutti—specialmente ai dimenticati, agli ex detenuti e a coloro che vivono ai margini.

Come i primi fratelli della Chiesa primitiva, non viviamo in un unico monastero, ma nelle nostre case e città, uniti nella preghiera, nella missione condivisa e nella vita consacrata. Ci riuniamo regolarmente, ci sosteniamo a vicenda con amore fraterno e viviamo il Vangelo attraverso la contemplazione e l’azione.

Crediamo che la santità non sia riservata ai perfetti e che le ferite del passato non siano un ostacolo alla chiamata di Dio.

ESPAÑOL
Somos laicos consagrados inspirados por el carisma de las Hermanas Dominicas de Betania, fundado en la visión del Beato Jean-Joseph Lataste. Enraizados en la espiritualidad dominicana y la misericordia, formamos una comunidad abierta a todos—especialmente a los olvidados, los ex encarcelados y los que viven en los márgenes.

Como los primeros hermanos de la Iglesia primitiva, no vivimos en un solo monasterio sino en nuestras propias casas y ciudades, unidos en oración, misión compartida y vida consagrada. Nos reunimos regularmente, nos apoyamos en fraternidad y vivimos el Evangelio a través de la contemplación y la acción.

Creemos que la santidad no está reservada para los perfectos y que las heridas del pasado no son obstáculo para el llamado de Dios.

OUR CHARISM

We follow the path of Bethany:

A place where the excluded are welcomed

Where prayer meets real suffering

Where mercy redefines identity

Where no one is defined by their past

We live by the truth that "the greatest saints have a past, and the greatest sinners have a future."
Our community includes:

Men in the free world

Formerly incarcerated individuals

Life-sentenced brothers called to contemplative life behind bars

We are united by Dominican preaching, shared prayer, and the redemptive fire of Christ’s mercy.

A HOME FOR YOU?

This path may be for you if you:

Seek to live a life of Gospel mercy

Are drawn to contemplative prayer and community

Feel called to serve the outcast and imprisoned

Have a personal past in need of redemption and purpose

Are a former prisoner, activist, or spiritual seeker

FORMATION & LIFE

Flexible. Honest. Real.
We offer a path of formation that fits your reality:

Inquiry & Discernment

Initial Formation (remote or with brothers nearby)

Private Vows (under a secular institute)

Fraternal life in the world or in prison

All under the umbrella of the Bethany charism.

PRIVACY & DIGNITY

In keeping with the GDPR and the fourth vow of our charism—that one's past should never be revealed unless duly authorized—we strictly protect the identities of our members. No last names, personal information, or photos of brothers will be made public. Our communication, storytelling, and imagery respect this sacred commitment to anonymity and mercy.

[luigi999]

On 7/5/2013 at 1:53 PM, ACS67 said:

I understand your frustrations Nikita.  I'm 45 years old.  My options are limited as well. However, at some point I have to resign myself that if no religious order accepts me than it is God's will.  I can either choose to fight that or accept it.  One will make me happy, the other miserable. 

if you are willing, God will open the door. As it stands , I already started looking into opening a secular institute with vows without walls ! Intrigued? well the order would allow single, married and everyone else in. Charism? Father Lataste

"There is no past in Bethany, only the present and future hope" 

more info? sure    shoot me a message at     profesorluigi        at     gmail

May Father Lataste bless u 

[little2add]

 I can tell you what it would not be.  Wokeism or woke capitalism

     The "dramatically intensifying" trend to include historically marginalized groups (currently primarily in terms of race, gender, and religion) as mascots in advertisement with a message of empowerment to signal progressive values.