Vow of obedience
By Sister Mary Pellegrino C.S.J.
How do we assess whether candidates have the capacity for living the vow of obedience in a healthy way? There are a few signs along the path of discernment. Read more...
By Howard Gray S.J.
To explain the vow of obedience to a new generation, it helps to look at three aspectsof it: the human, the evangelical and the cultural. Read more...
By Gertrude Foley S.C.
The vow of obedience carries profound implications, which is why it’s crucial for vocation directors to adequately explore the vow with inquirers and assess whether they can embrace it. Read more...
The lives of Abram, Mary and Jesus show that obedience to God’s call exacts a price— often a heavy, burdensome price. But faithfulness also brings rich rewards. This paradox is an essential message for those considering religious life. Read more...
By Matthew R. McKenna C.S.C.
What’s really going on when vocation ministers talk about the vow of obedience? A 20-something brother reflects theologically on a casual exchange about the vow. Read more...
By M. Barbra Ostheimer S.N.D.
The vow of obedience is a daily, demanding call to make Jesus present in the world. If we live it faithfully, our hearts will be stretched and filled. Read more...
By Br. Stephen Glodek S.M.
Obedience relies on three important practices: praying, ascetic listening, and moving from “my heart” to “our heart.” Read more...
By Fr. Michael J. Himes
Father Michael J. Himes claims he “hasn’t a clue” about what religious life will look like in the new millennium. Read more...
By Sister Judith Schaefer O.P., Sister Julia Walsh F.S.P.A., and Father Daniel Horan O.F.M.
Three religious tell how they understand and experience the vow of obedience. Read more...
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Short-term volunteer stints have proven to be a good way for Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M. to get to know women who might consider religious life. Building a relationship with people is key, she says, and the volunteer experience allows time for that. Read more...
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