The Rule of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist
Publisher: Cowley Publications
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Cambridge, Massachusetts USA
Language: eng
Format: paperback
Number of pages: 124
Description: xix, 121 p. ; 23 cm
Table of contents: title: Introduction......ix; title: The Rule; title: 1. The Call of the Society....3; title: 2. Our Dedication to the Disciple Whom Jesus Loved ....4; title: 3. Our Founders and the Grace of Tradition....6; title: 4. The Witness of Life in Community....8; title: 5. The Challenges of Life in Community...10; title: 6. The Spirit of Poverty...12; title: 7. Poverty and Stewardship in Practice...14; title: 8. Engaging With Poverty...16; title: 9. The Vow of Celibacy...18; title: 10. Celibate Life... 20; title: 11. The Witness of Celibacy...22; title: 12. The Spirit of Obedience... 24; title: 13. Obedience in Practice...26; title: 14. The Office of Superior...28; title: 15. Outward Signs of Our Common Life...30; title: 16. Worship...32; title: 17. The Eucharist...34; title: 18. The Daily Office...36; title: 19. The Word of God in Preaching...38; title: 20. Holy Scripture...40; title: 21. The mystery of Prayer...42; title: 22. Prayer and Life...44; title: 23. Meditative Prayer... 46; title: 24. The Mystery of Intercession...48; title: 25. The Practice of Intercession... 50; title: 26. The Cell and Solitude... 52; title: 27. Silence...54; title: 28. The Rhythm of Feast and Fast...56; title: 29. Retreat... 58; title: 30. Guidance and Reconciliation...60; title: 31. Mission and Service...62; title: 32. The Spirit of Mission and Service...64; title: 33. Ministry in Practice... 66; title: 34. Hospitality... 68; title: 35. Employees...70; title: 36. New Members...72; title: 37. The Novitiate...74; title: 38. initial Profession...76; title: 39. Life Profession...78; title: 40. Separation from the Society...80; title: 41. The Maturity of Our Minds in Christ... 82; title: 42. The Graces of Friendship...84; title: 43. Mutual Support and Encouragement...86; title: 44. Maintaining Our Health and Creativity...88; title: 45. Rest and Recreation....90; title: 46. The Challenges of Old Age...94; title: 47. Holy Death...96; title: 48. The Hope of Glory...98; title: References    100; title: Glossary...105; title: The Process of Creating a New Rule of Life....110; title: The Rule as a Guide to Personal Reflection...114; title: The Rule as a Guide for Life in Community....120