Associates
& Companions
The
Associates and Companions are men and women who are attracted by the
spirituality and mission of the Good Shepherd Congregation
and seek to express the values of the Gospel in their
lives.
Active
Associates commit
themselves to seek out, to touch, to respond to people
by molding themselves after Jesus, the Good Shepherd.
They have
a special sensitivity to oppressed people. Associates
share
in the spiritual riches and heritage of the Good
Shepherd Congregation and support
one another by coming together, and through
participation in days of prayer and retreats.
Prayer
Associates commit
themselves to daily prayer for the mission
of the Good Shepherd Family.
For
more information about Good Shepherd Associates contact:
Bonnie Montour at
mohawk@us.ibm.com
or write to
Good Shepherd Province Center
25-30 21st Avenue
Tel: 718.278.1155
Companions
of the Good Shepherd are Catholic laywomen who choose a consecrated
way of life, grounded in Good Shepherd Spirituality. Companions
live independently, but make a formal commitment to this way of
life. As Companions of the
Good Shepherd we are called to commit ourselves to an
ever-deepening identification with Jesus the Good Shepherd. Within
our own lives, we strive to make visible God’s compassionate
love. Some Companions are committed through private vows of poverty, chasity, obedience and zeal.
Membership
in the Companions offers you:
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A
meaning and focus to your life grounded in Good Shepherd
spirituality
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A
program of spiritual development for a consecrated way of life
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Companionship
and support through meetings, retreats, and association with
other members of the Congregation
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A
philosophy and an approach to ministry, especially to those in
distress, which reflects the presence of the Good Shepherd
Application
in the Companions is open to mature adults who are:
After
a period of development and formation in Good Shepherd spirituality, the
Companion may make a formal commitment to the Lord and to the Companion Way of
Life. She may express this commitment by annual private vows or solemn promises.
This commitment is intended to be a life-long consecration.
For
more information, please contact:
Mary Ann Puopolo
mpuop@aol.com or Mary DeSane
mdesane@earthlink.net
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