-Primary
Patrons for the Communal Life and Spirituality
St. Benedict
- The primary text from the Rule that expresses the
vocation of the Little Ones is the last verse of the Prologue:
”...we shall through patience share in the sufferings of Christ
that we may deserve also to share in His kingdom. Amen”
St. Rafael Arnáiz - From the journal of this Cistercian
Oblate Brother
we see a reflection of one of our views of life:
“I have so many motives for thanking God for my vocation…
my vocation is based on seeking God in all that is ordinary and simple.”
St. Thérèse of Lisieux - Her Act of Oblation to Merciful Love is
a significant aspect of our prayer life. A sentence from
the Oblation expressing the community spirituality is:
“Remain in me as in a tabernacle; never separate Yourself from Your little
victim.”
