Looking for a solid religious community. Marists, etc?

[Sed_libera_nos]

Hello everyone. I have decided to pursue a religious vocation and would appreciate some advice. I have been looking at the Marist Fathers and would like to know if they are considered orthodox/ sound and if not then why. Also please don’t publically post anything negative. If it is important enough for me to know then please just PM me. Lately I have also looking at the Dominicans of the province of St Joseph and done some research on the Fathers of Mercy. While I appreciate the CFRs, Franciscans of the Immaculata I do not feel drawn to the Franciscan orders. Though I am attracted to the Tridentine Mass I I feel that for now there is a greater need of priests in the that minister to those who only know the Norvus Ordo (though I if I were a priest I would love to celebrate the Tridentine and would do it in private and whenever possible). Thus I would lean to choosing an order that primarily the Norvus Ordo (reverent celebration of the Mass required) but is not opposed to the Tridentine (ie discourages it, etc).While the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter’s is excellent and I have heard good things regarding the other "Tridentine orders/ societies "their ministry is limited to those who are exposed to the Tridentine. Ideal would be a group that uses the Tridentine for community mass and the Office but will celebrate the Novus Ordo in in order to reach those who are not aware/ interested in the Tridentine. Unfortunately, I have not heard of the existence of such a group (outside maybe the Society of St John Cantius). Emphasis on Orthodoxy, the religious vows, personal prayer and Divine Office is essential. As far as the Marists go I would really appreciate some feedback. I appreciate their spirituality- but as it was when founded. Not quite sure about their condition right now. If anyone has any other suggestions then please let me know. Thank you all very much.

 

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Hello everyone. I have decided to pursue a religious vocation and would appreciate some advice. I have been looking at the Marist Fathers and would like to know if they are considered orthodox/ sound and if not then why. Also please don’t publically post anything negative. If it is important enough for me to know then please just PM me. Lately I have also looking at the Dominicans of the province of St Joseph and done some research on the Fathers of Mercy. While I appreciate the CFRs, Franciscans of the Immaculata I do not feel drawn to the Franciscan orders. Though I am attracted to the Tridentine Mass I I feel that for now there is a greater need of priests in the that minister to those who only know the Norvus Ordo (though I if I were a priest I would love to celebrate the Tridentine and would do it in private and whenever possible). Thus I would lean to choosing an order that primarily the Norvus Ordo (reverent celebration of the Mass required) but is not opposed to the Tridentine (ie discourages it, etc).While the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter’s is excellent and I have heard good things regarding the other "Tridentine orders/ societies "their ministry is limited to those who are exposed to the Tridentine. Ideal would be a group that uses the Tridentine for community mass and the Office but will celebrate the Novus Ordo in in order to reach those who are not aware/ interested in the Tridentine. Unfortunately, I have not heard of the existence of such a group (outside maybe the Society of St John Cantius). Emphasis on Orthodoxy, the religious vows, personal prayer and Divine Office is essential. As far as the Marists go I would really appreciate some feedback. I appreciate their spirituality- but as it was when founded. Not quite sure about their condition right now. If anyone has any other suggestions then please let me know. Thank you all very much.

Have you looked into the Carmelites?

 

[vidimusdominum]

Have you checked out the Oblates of the Virgin Mary?

Here are some comments from a thread I started some time ago.

God Bless,
Vidimusdominum

 

[Sed_libera_nos]

Hello. Right now I am not interested in the Carmelites but might be interested in Discalced Carmelites. However, in either case what do they live like? Is is anywheres close to the original rule? Do they have mandatory hours of silence and practice mortification? If not would these be permitted? If I were to join an an order that traditionally wore a habit then I would desire to do so at all times and live a life that would be conformed to the original rule. If they no longer live such a life I would always desire to see a return to the original ways. What do you know about them from your personal experience? . As far as the Oblates I may consider them at some point. I do know of some good seminarians but do not feel called to them just yet. Thank you all for your help.

 

[starchyp]

Sed Libera Nos
Have you considered the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate. They are solidly orthodox, celebrate solemn OF Masses, as well as the EF. They are not afraid to preach about controversial subjects, and they seem very holy. You should check out the homilies they post on gloria.tv
Pax

 

[FCEGM]

Hello. Right now I am not interested in the Carmelites but might be interested in Discalced Carmelites. However, in either case what do they live like? Is is anywheres close to the original rule? Do they have mandatory hours of silence and practice mortification? If not would these be permitted? If I were to join an an order that traditionally wore a habit then I would desire to do so at all times and live a life that would be conformed to the original rule. If they no longer live such a life I would always desire to see a return to the original ways.

This is a new monastic community of Discalced Carmelites in Wyoming:

carmelitemonks.org/

 

[Rising_Suns]

Hello everyone. I have decided to pursue a religious vocation and would appreciate some advice. I have been looking at the Marist Fathers and would like to know if they are considered orthodox/ sound and if not then why. Also please don’t publically post anything negative. If it is important enough for me to know then please just PM me. Lately I have also looking at the Dominicans of the province of St Joseph and done some research on the Fathers of Mercy. While I appreciate the CFRs, Franciscans of the Immaculata I do not feel drawn to the Franciscan orders. Though I am attracted to the Tridentine Mass I I feel that for now there is a greater need of priests in the that minister to those who only know the Norvus Ordo (though I if I were a priest I would love to celebrate the Tridentine and would do it in private and whenever possible). Thus I would lean to choosing an order that primarily the Norvus Ordo (reverent celebration of the Mass required) but is not opposed to the Tridentine (ie discourages it, etc).While the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter’s is excellent and I have heard good things regarding the other "Tridentine orders/ societies "their ministry is limited to those who are exposed to the Tridentine. Ideal would be a group that uses the Tridentine for community mass and the Office but will celebrate the Novus Ordo in in order to reach those who are not aware/ interested in the Tridentine. Unfortunately, I have not heard of the existence of such a group (outside maybe the Society of St John Cantius). Emphasis on Orthodoxy, the religious vows, personal prayer and Divine Office is essential. As far as the Marists go I would really appreciate some feedback. I appreciate their spirituality- but as it was when founded. Not quite sure about their condition right now. If anyone has any other suggestions then please let me know. Thank you all very much.

Dear SLN,
Ave Maria.

As you noted, the Society of St. John Cantius trains their seminarians in both the Novus Ordo and Tridentine Mass. Other than this group, I am not aware of any other that does. Thankfully, however, you can always learn one form of the mass on your own free time, whether it be the extra/ordinary form. Then your options expand much further, which could include the Marist Fathers.

Perhaps the best place to start would probably be to decide whether you feel called to the evangelical counsels (vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in a religious order), or to a society of secular priests. This is an important step, because the ultimate goal of a religious is distinctly different than the life of a secular/diocesan priest. Once you discern this, then you will be able to quickly narrow down your choices.

Blessings.