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Kathleen18
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What are 3rd Orders? What are Oblates? How do I find out more about them?
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Limoncello4021
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So called “third orders” are the vocations of lay people, married or single, who “attach” themselves voluntarily to an established order of religious, such as the Carmelites, Franciscans, Dominicans, etc. It is a way for lay people to participate in the spiritual practices and benefits of the particular order’s charism while still fulfilling their duties (family, work) in the world.
You can call your diocese and ask if such third orders exist in your area. As far as I know all require your physical presence at least at some times during the year, so you’d have to find one fairly close. In my parish we have meetings of lay Carmelites, and I’ve been considering taking a closer look at them. My mother was a lay Dominican. I know we also have Benedictine oblates in the area as well as third order Franciscans.
You can call your diocese and ask if such third orders exist in your area. As far as I know all require your physical presence at least at some times during the year, so you’d have to find one fairly close. In my parish we have meetings of lay Carmelites, and I’ve been considering taking a closer look at them. My mother was a lay Dominican. I know we also have Benedictine oblates in the area as well as third order Franciscans.
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Kathleen18
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Thank you! That is very helpful! I will look into that some more!
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JimR-OCDS
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Various religions orders have 3rd orders, as the Discalced Carmelites.
My wife and myself are 3rd order Discalced Carmelites, OCDS. We are now inactive, as we’re no longer part of a community.
OCDS is a third order, but the term “Secular,” was added to distinguish between lay people who are third order members, and religious who are also 3rd order members.
St Pope John Paul II, was a 3rd Order Discalced Carmelite.
Third orders are for those who desire to follow the spirituality of the order, while remaining in their state of life.
So, as a married couple, my wife and myself wanted to follow the contemplative spirituality of the Discalced Carmelites, so we became Discalced Carmelites.
Third order members generally make promises, as do Discalced Carmelites. However, third Oder Discalced Carmelites have the option of making vows the year after making their definitive promises. My understanding is that the Discalced Carmelites are the only order which allows 3rd order members to make vows.
Third orders have a asperiancy and formation periods, which a person seeks to become a member and part of a community.
For OCDS members, it takes about five years.
Other orders such as the Franciscans, it may vary.
Oblates are those who are attached to a Benedictine Monastery. I’m not familiar on Oblates other than they follow the Rule of St Benedict for lay people.
In all, if you have a group near you, seek them out and visit. They’ll be more than willing to introduce you to the group.
Jim
My wife and myself are 3rd order Discalced Carmelites, OCDS. We are now inactive, as we’re no longer part of a community.
OCDS is a third order, but the term “Secular,” was added to distinguish between lay people who are third order members, and religious who are also 3rd order members.
St Pope John Paul II, was a 3rd Order Discalced Carmelite.
Third orders are for those who desire to follow the spirituality of the order, while remaining in their state of life.
So, as a married couple, my wife and myself wanted to follow the contemplative spirituality of the Discalced Carmelites, so we became Discalced Carmelites.
Third order members generally make promises, as do Discalced Carmelites. However, third Oder Discalced Carmelites have the option of making vows the year after making their definitive promises. My understanding is that the Discalced Carmelites are the only order which allows 3rd order members to make vows.
Third orders have a asperiancy and formation periods, which a person seeks to become a member and part of a community.
For OCDS members, it takes about five years.
Other orders such as the Franciscans, it may vary.
Oblates are those who are attached to a Benedictine Monastery. I’m not familiar on Oblates other than they follow the Rule of St Benedict for lay people.
In all, if you have a group near you, seek them out and visit. They’ll be more than willing to introduce you to the group.
Jim
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Don_Ruggero
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By way of a general introduction and as a gateway to learning more about them, I would suggest:What are 3rd Orders? What are Oblates? How do I find out more about them?
http://www.cuf.org/2004/11/holy-ord...in-the-footsteps-of-the-saints-as-tertiaries/
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