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The
Missionaries of the Poor are always seeking men who wish to answer
Our Lord's invitation to serve the poor. Members of the
Missionaries of the Poor take four vows: (1) poverty, (2)
chastity, (3) obedience and (4) free service to the least. To
learn more about the life of the order, simply
contact us.
M.O.P. FORMATION
As you
begin the journey of discerning your vocation, be assured that you
are not left to yourself. The Missionaries of the Poor
provides a comprehensive formation program that includes the
opportunity to experience the life of brotherhood, a rigorous
theological and spiritual training program and years of hands-on
experience in our work. This formation consists of five
stages:
1.
Aspirancy (6 months to 1 year): New vocations begin with one year of
introduction to the life and work of the Missionaries of the Poor.
This period of formation takes place at the MOP mission in your home
country. The goal of this period is simply to assist you in
discerning whether God is calling you to serve Him with us.
2.
Postulancy (6 months): Formation continues as you continue to
test your vocation to religious life. If you grow in your
conviction that the religious life is in fact God's will for you,
postulancy ends and you remove to the Institute's headquarters in
Kingston, Jamaica to continue formation.
3.
Novitiate (2 years): The first year (canonical) of the
Novitiate emphasizes prayer and contemplation and includes a 40 day
retreat. The second year (apostolical) emphasizes the work or
apostolate of the Missionaries of the Poor.
4.
Juniorate (3 to 6 years): At the end of the Novitiate,
temporary vows of three years are made. During these three
years, brothers in formation continue to grow in the knowledge of
the mission and works of the Institute.
5.
Seniorate (life): With the approval of the Institute, brothers
in formation may be admitted to perpetual profession, that is, vows
for lifetime service.
DID YOU KNOW?
MOP
formation includes a comprehensive program in theological and
biblical studies? Brothers receive over 5 years of
college-level instruction in every area of basic skills,
spirituality, prayer, philosophy and theology needed for the life of
a Missionary of the Poor. |
M.O.P. LIFE
As a Missionary of the
Poor, you will live a partially cloistered life in simplicity with a
set schedule of daily prayer, work and study.
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5:30a Rise |
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5:45a Mass, Morning Prayer |
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7:30a Meditation |
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8:15a Breakfast |
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9:00a Classes |
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11:45a Midday Prayer |
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12:25p Lunch |
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1:00p Apostolate/Field Work |
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4:00p House Duty/Music |
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5:00p Evening Prayer, Rosary
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6:30p Study, Recreation |
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7:15p Supper |
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8:00p Study |
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9:00p Night Prayer |
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9:15p Study |
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10:00p Sleep |
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PRAYER FOR
VOCATIONS |
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O Lord Jesus Christ,
Our Savior, graciously look upon our community dedicated to Your Holy
Mother Mary. Protect, support and sustain that which
You have brought into existence with Your own hands.
Increase our numbers, fortify our strength to continue Your
work, and call forth many others to join our ranks from all
nations.
Since it is
Your house, O Lord Jesus, let no stone be found in it which
Your sacred hand has not placed therein. Preserve and
sanctify those whom you have called that they may praise
Your holy name, accomplish Your work, and courageously wage
Your battles. You who live and reign with God the
Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and
ever.
Amen. |
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