![]() In vowing obedience, religious are given a clear-cut guide to knowing God’s will, for it is revealed through the directives of one’s religious superiors. “Obedience is very freeing and when it is lived out joyfully, generously, and promptly, it leads to profound holiness. In love, obedience is sweet and the cross becomes light when it is carried with and for Jesus.” “Obedience” by Alfred Agache 1902 ![]() Christ clearly shows through his teachings and actions that obedience is crucifying, yet this is the mark of a true disciple for we are all called to take up our cross and follow Christ. In his agony in the Garden, Jesus lovingly prayed to the Father, ‘Not my will, but yours be done.’ Scripture records that Jesus learned obedience through what He suffered. “Obedience is the essence of the Christian life – and even more radically of Religious life – because it allows one to more closely imitate Christ. The following quotes come from their website. One example is the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Witchita (IHM). In fact, it says no one knows how many charisms there are. Though obedience does not show up on most lists of charisms of the Holy spirit, some religious orders talk about obedience as a charism or part of their charism. Is there a charism of obedience? The Called and Gifted workshop suggests that there are many charisms that are not covered in the printed materials.
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