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Chapter 4: Obedience pt. 2 (adaptations)

6/19/2016

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In the last post, we began looking at the place that the traditional vows of the Religious (obedience, chastity and the renunciation of ownership) have in the daily life of our Christian faith.  These dispositions, as many are tempted to believe, are not vows reserved for men and women in religious orders, but are the cornerstones of the Christian life and anyone who longs to live a life in allegiance to Christ.  I began by looking first at the place and importance of Obedience.  Below is the second part to this article, exploring a little more into what this disposition of holy Obedience is and the virtues that it helps to build in one's life.
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At the surface, obedience is simply doing what is asked of you, without challenging or debating, but in a joyful and grateful way.  But as in all things, we know that there is much more lying beneath the surface and apparent simplicity.  To be obedient is to place yourself into the care of another.  Not only believing that they will not over burden, take advantage of, or demand too much from you, but that they will take care of your interest, provide for your needs and promote your own good as a coach may train and foster an athlete to both improve one’s self and the team’s performance.


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    is a series of reflections on the Carmelite Rule, the quintessential letter of St. Albert of Jerusalem which has lead Christians to a life in allegiance with Christ and the Perfection of Love for more than 800 years.  The blog brings the tenants of this ancient Way of Life into a contemporary context.
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