Formation Process for Miles Christi

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So I was just looking up some religious orders and I ran across Miles Christi. They sound like a pretty good group - focusing on “sanctification of the laity” and especially on college and youth ministry. They also have a reputation for being orthodox, which is always good.

But one thing I can’t really find is their formation process… Does anyone happen to know? It seems like their seminary is in Argentina, but that’s all I’ve been able to get out of their website… Maybe I’m not looking hard enough…
 
marchoi said:
So I was just looking up some religious orders and I ran across Miles Christi. They sound like a pretty good group - focusing on “sanctification of the laity” and especially on college and youth ministry. They also have a reputation for being orthodox, which is always good.

But one thing I can’t really find is their formation process… Does anyone happen to know? It seems like their seminary is in Argentina, but that’s all I’ve been able to get out of their website… Maybe I’m not looking hard enough…
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I’m interested in this as well. Our pastor had a flyer for a Miles Christi retreat in the vestibule this weekend. Fr is very orthodox, so if it’s good enough for him, I’m interested in checking it out. It’s a weekend silent retreat focused on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.

They were started recently…80s or 90s I think their website says. I also Googled and didn’t find a whole lot of info.
 
Not the best Latin grammar though- I assume they wanted to say “Soldiers of Christ”, which would have been “Milites Christi”
 
JuanCarlos said:
Not the best Latin grammar though- I assume they wanted to say “Soldiers of Christ”, which would have been “Milites Christi”
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isn’t it just a different …declension? It’s been too long since high school, my brain burts!
 
Miles is singular. But I guess “Soldier of Christ” sounds decent.
 
Marchoi,

Did you ever find a source for the info you wanted? When I signed up for a Miles Christi retreat a few weeks ago, they offered to send me their monthly report newsletter. I’ve received two now and each covers several topics and seem very faithful to Church teachings, as far as little ole me can tell.

I have a postcard to send in for a friend to receive the report…PM me if you want!

The lady I spoke to in their office was really lovely, too.
 
Sorry for the late response, I just came across this thread.

My wife has been attending Miles Christi activities for several years now. They are 100% rock solid and orthodox.

They are a relatively new order – founded in 1984 (I think). They came to the U.S. in 1999 (again, I think) and came into contact with Fr. John Hardon. Fr. Hardon was very impressed by them and encouraged them in their efforts.

With regard to formation, while I have no “official” info, I do know that they have a very long formation program – it takes about 12 years before being ordained in Miles Christi. They have 3 years of humanities, 3/4 years of theology, and 3/4 years of philosophy.
 
cecilia97 said:
I’m interested in this as well. Our pastor had a flyer for a Miles Christi retreat in the vestibule this weekend. Fr is very orthodox, so if it’s good enough for him, I’m interested in checking it out. It’s a weekend silent retreat focused on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.

They were started recently…80s or 90s I think their website says. I also Googled and didn’t find a whole lot of info.
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I googled “miles christi” in quotes and got at least 54 pages–a lot of references.

I think that it would be a good idea to find out about their formation.

The Legionnaries’ formation includes no privacy, going about in two’s, and being expected to report about your companion. The Archbishop Burke of Baltimore had to either curtail their activities in Baltimore as they were acting outside of his jurisdiction.

That’s the Legionnaries. but the Miles may be similar.

Worthhile to find out–somehow.
 
1234 said:
That’s the Legionnaries. but the Miles may be similar.
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I am familiar with both the Legion and with Miles Christi. They are very different.

I don’t want to criticize the Legion, but Miles Christi does not engage in “recruiting” activities (i.e., Conquest camps, ECYD, Regnum Christi, etc.). In fact, because of the long and rigorous formation process, they are very discerning in accepting young men into Miles Christi.
 
Thanks, CoolRich, for reviving this.

I attended my Miles Christi silent retreat in May is it was INCREDIBLE. It has really deepened my relationship with Christ. I’ve been helping the priests sign people up for retreats near me since then.

The priest who led our retreat was young, so intelligent and caring, and really knew his stuff. The order’s teachings are very orthodox and I would feel comfortable recommending either their formation process OR their retreats for the laity to any Catholic who feels called.
 
1234 said:
The Legionnaries’ formation includes no privacy, going about in two’s, and being expected to report about your companion. The Archbishop Burke of Baltimore had to either curtail their activities in Baltimore as they were acting outside of his jurisdiction.

That’s the Legionnaries. but the Miles may be similar.
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Abp. Burke was the bishop of Saint Louis. Abp. Edwin O’Brien was the prelate who wanted to know more about the Legionnaires.

That being said, I am not sure why you so randomly bring the Legionnaires into the matter - they weren’t being discussed or being asked about.

Friends of mine who are ex-Regnum Christi with VERY negative feelings about the Legion now make regular retreats with MC. These folks would run as fast as their feet would move if they thought even for a second that MC was like the Legion.

My advice is similar to yours, however… Men who are interested should go and see for themselves and form their own opinions on this order.
 
CoolRich59 said:
I don’t want to criticize the Legion, but Miles Christi does not engage in “recruiting” activities (i.e., Conquest camps, ECYD, Regnum Christi, etc.).
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My daughter has been invited to meetings for teen girls, which I would consider recruiting. But then, I don’t have a problem with recruiting. If you find something that’s good for you and good for the church, why not share it with others who might also want to participate?
 
KCT said:
My daughter has been invited to meetings for teen girls, which I would consider recruiting. But then, I don’t have a problem with recruiting. If you find something that’s good for you and good for the church, why not share it with others who might also want to participate?
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Thank you for your post. I don’t think this thread is the appropriate place to discuss the Legion’s recruiting practices.

Feel free, however, to contact me at ex.mea.sententia@gmail.com if you would like me to elaborate on my views on the subject.
 
I just recently attended a Miles Christi retreat. They condense the spirtual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola into a weekend, which includes 30-45 minutes lectures and corresponding meditations in the chapel. Also you are given an opportunity to make a lengthy confession and personally visit with the priest. I highly recommend this retreat, the priest was very holy and orthodox. Don’t miss it if they come to your city.
 
fisheaters said:
I just recently attended a Miles Christi retreat. They condense the spirtual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola into a weekend, which includes 30-45 minutes lectures and corresponding meditations in the chapel. Also you are given an opportunity to make a lengthy confession and personally visit with the priest. I highly recommend this retreat, the priest was very holy and orthodox. Don’t miss it if they come to your city.
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Amen! The Miles Christi fathers are simply some of the most inspiring priests I’ve ever met. I help coordinate retreats for them in my state and would be happy to assist or answer any questions via email.
 
KCT said:
My daughter had been invited by Miles Christi to attend teen girl events.
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Not sure if this was a typo. The only girls events I’ve ever heard of that Miles Christi has are a kind of spirtual formation group where the girls have scripture reading, say the rosary, etc.

The Legion’s Regnum Christi has several different events for young people – ECYD, Conquest camps (for boys), co-worker programs (mostly for girls), etc.
 
fisheaters said:
I just recently attended a Miles Christi retreat. They condense the spirtual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola into a weekend, which includes 30-45 minutes lectures and corresponding meditations in the chapel. Also you are given an opportunity to make a lengthy confession and personally visit with the priest. I highly recommend this retreat, the priest was very holy and orthodox. Don’t miss it if they come to your city.
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The idea of “sanctification of the laity” is something that we sorely need. Does anyone know of any Miles Christi contacts or events in So. California?
 
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