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Irish_Rose
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If so, which ones?
I have found a lot of helpful information, and from what i can tell the Franciscan Order requires their Lay members to not own or take up arms, while the Carmelite Order from what i can tell asks for a complete separation from the secular world.
The info i have found about the Dominican Order as far as their Lay members only talks about their mission in the world, but does not say if being a cop or soldier would be an occupation excluding one from joining a Lay Order.
I’m sure other First Responders who are not required to use arms in the line of duty are welcome, but I know I am not the only one like myself- as a Veteran of the US Army, as an applicant of Law Enforcement, and generally as one who will defend others with arms if necessary- who understands our role in life, but would like to be more involved in the Church.
Thank you,
Heinz
I have found a lot of helpful information, and from what i can tell the Franciscan Order requires their Lay members to not own or take up arms, while the Carmelite Order from what i can tell asks for a complete separation from the secular world.
The info i have found about the Dominican Order as far as their Lay members only talks about their mission in the world, but does not say if being a cop or soldier would be an occupation excluding one from joining a Lay Order.
I’m sure other First Responders who are not required to use arms in the line of duty are welcome, but I know I am not the only one like myself- as a Veteran of the US Army, as an applicant of Law Enforcement, and generally as one who will defend others with arms if necessary- who understands our role in life, but would like to be more involved in the Church.
Thank you,
Heinz