prayer spiritual direction silence taking care of the interior life, the foundation for ongoing...
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PRAYERSPIRITUAL DIRECTION SILENCEtaking care of the interior life, the foundation for ongoing formation.
Michael Plattig,O.Carm.(International Formators’ Meeting, Brazil, 2014)
Christian Maturity
Christian maturity is always described
growth and maturation in the imitation to Christ. personal encounter with God.
Marks of GROWTH
Growth is recognizable when there is movement towards
freedom maturity increased independence than slavery.
CHRISTIAN GROWTHChristian growth
is not about infantilism as opposed to spiritual childhood but standing with own feet not forever clinging to the arms of the Lord.
CARMELITES’ APPROACH TO CHRISTIAN GROWTH
CARMELITES IN ANCIENT TIMES
Carmelites approached spiritual growth through
SILENCE
SILENCE LEADS HOLINESS
Silence is a way to foster holiness, bridging the gap of
work and prayer, contemplation and action.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED OF THIS TOPICCONTACT:
FR. ROBERTO NOEL ROSAS,O.CARM.International Administrative Secretary for Formation
Curia Generalizia, 138 Via Giovanni Lanza, RomeEmail address: [email protected]