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