Charism
Charism is a gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church, communicated through a particular person who gathers disciples around him or her and with whom he or she translates a bold vision into action.
Charism is a living passion for whatever dimension of the life of Christ is missing now - peace, truth, mercy ...
It is the heart of the founder/foundress that was aglow at one period of history, beating on in us in another day and age. It is ever-changing ... it is where the reign of God is needed most.
It develops from age to age and dies from age to age ... and then grows up in a new way.
Dominicans all over the world continue to draw upon the charism of St. Dominic in serving as preachers of the Gospel.
To be a Dominican is to be part of a family that includes cloistered nuns, ordained and non-ordained friars, religious sisters, and laity.
Dominicans are formed throughout their entire lives according to the four pillars established by St. Dominic: Prayer, Study, Ministry and Community.
The Dominican tradition of spirituality is rooted in common life: liturgical prayer and meditation, study, and ministry of the Word. Dominican spirituality is meant to bear the fruit of an active apostolate - one that is very much involved in the world.
It is a life of contemplation joined with ministry to one's neighbour.
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