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Which is a good way to decide which spiritual tradition we should follow in our lives? For instance should I follow the way of Dominicans, Jesuits, Franciscan.
 
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Which is a good way to decide which spiritual tradition we should follow in our lives? For instance should I follow the way of Dominicans, Jesuits, Franciscan.
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Well, prayer first and foremost. Maybe read some of the saints of the orders you are considering. What do you feel called to? Missions? Working in the community? Teaching? Caring for the sick? Contemplation/Prayer? Some orders allow the laity to go on personal retreats with the order. Some offer spiritual direction.

There’s so many to choose from, but each have different contributions to the church and society; different “charisms”. I have been considering 3 for years - I still cannot decide… I nearly joined the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites, but I love the Franciscans too. Then there is a Confraternity that I find very attractive to me lately.

Read, visit, and pray!

Bless you~
 
And don’t forget to consider that God may not be asking you to follow an order/tradition. Sometimes He asks us to follow a unique way. Some people feel led to creating their own “Rule of Life”.
 
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Which is a good way to decide which spiritual tradition we should follow in our lives? For instance should I follow the way of Dominicans, Jesuits, Franciscan.
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Greetings,

I have had similar questions of myself in the past, and the advice given in previous posts are excellent. Always pray, “God, what is Your will for me?” or “God, lead me.”

As mentioned, a specific order may not be necessary, and perhaps through your study and prayer, you may find one that calls to you.

Part of my desire then I thought of this was one of belonging to something greater. However, I already realized that I did - the Catholic Church! Similarly, I found kinship among a couple of the groups here in the forums, and it gives me a sense of belonging and added purpose to my life in my interactions.

We all seek the Kingdom, but we’ll all take different paths to get there. God has a beautiful plan for each of us I believe.

God bless,
Bryan
 
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Well, prayer first and foremost. Maybe read some of the saints of the orders you are considering. What do you feel called to? Missions? Working in the community? Teaching? Caring for the sick? Contemplation/Prayer? Some orders allow the laity to go on personal retreats with the order. Some offer spiritual direction.

There’s so many to choose from, but each have different contributions to the church and society; different “charisms”. I have been considering 3 for years - I still cannot decide… I nearly joined the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites, but I love the Franciscans too. Then there is a Confraternity that I find very attractive to me lately.

Read, visit, and pray!

Bless you~
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Well I am a youth counselor of a Squires circle in my community, and a Extraordinary Minister. Also being a Knight of Columbus does that make me part of an order anyway ?
 
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Well I am a youth counselor of a Squires circle in my community, and a Extraordinary Minister. Also being a Knight of Columbus does that make me part of an order anyway ?
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Yes, the Knights of Columbus are an order. I’m not sure if you can also be a member of another order if you are a KofC though. Different fraternities, orders, confraternities, etc. have their own rules about membership and simultaneous involvement in other orders.
 
ndeparis88 said:
Well I am a youth counselor of a Squires circle in my community, and a Extraordinary Minister. Also being a Knight of Columbus does that make me part of an order anyway ?
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Hey, I’m from Mass too 😃 - Southeastern. 1/2 way between Boston and Cape Cod.
 
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