Brothers of Bethany---a project to open an institute of consecrated life any where in the world

[luigi999]

stemming from the charism of the Dominican Sisters of Bethany, I would propose.....the following

a secular (nonpriestly) institute of consecrated life

 

 “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 spouses) 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

members would wear a habit in private and eventually in public once official recognition is done 

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.

if you made it this far, why don't you send me an email and see if you can help us? 

fra Anselmo of the SS Heart 

Edited 4 hours ago by luigi999
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