Lay Apostles Of Jesus Christ The Returning King

[Byzantine]

So... What's the scoop on them? Just wondering.

[dominicansoul]

is this the group that follows the messages of Ann, the lay apostle?

[Byzantine]

Yeah. What does that mean?

[brandelynmarie]

Anne works within the magisterium of the Church and in complete obedience to her local bishop. Nothing that Anne writes is published without the permission of her bishop or his designated representative.
Bishop Leo O’Reilly of the Diocese of Kilmore in Ireland has assigned a chaplain to work on a full-time basis with Direction for Our Times. All writings have been submitted to the bishop and he has given permission for their publication. In addition to the permission for publication, the bishop has submitted the writings to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
On June 8, 2010, Bishop Leo O’Reilly formed a theological commission to examine the messages and enquire into the nature of the experiences of Anne, a lay apostle. This commission’s work is underway and is to report to Bishop O’Reilly in due course.
Regarding Anne’s writings and the organization, Direction for Our Times, the bishop has issued a letter which states:
[i]To Whom It May Concern:[/i]
[i]Direction for Our Times (DFOT) is a religious movement founded by “Anne,” a lay apostle from our diocese who wishes to remain anonymous. The movement is in its infancy and does not as yet enjoy canonical status. I have asked a priest of the diocese, Fr. Darragh Connolly, to assist in the work of the movement and to ensure that in all its works and publications it remains firmly within the teaching and practice of the Catholic Church.[/i]
[i]I have known “Anne,” the founder of the movement, for several years. She is a Catholic in good standing in the diocese, a wife and mother of small children, and a woman of deep spirituality. From the beginning, she has always been anxious that everything connected with the movement be subject to the authority of the Church. She has submitted all her writings to me and will not publish anything without my permission. She has submitted her writings to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and I have done so, as well.[/i]
[i]In so far as I am able to judge, she is orthodox in her writings and teaching. Her spirituality and the spiritual path that she proposes to those who wish to accept it are in conformity with the teachings of the Church and of the great spiritual writers of the past and present.[/i]
[i]+Leo O’Reilly[/i]
[i]Bishop of Kilmore[/i]
[i]16 June 2006[/i]

[url="http://www.directionforourtimes.org/about/churchs-position/"]http://www.directionforourtimes.org/about/churchs-position/[/url]

[AudreyGrace]

Personally, the publications of "Anne" for lay apostles have helped me along in my spirituality. Two of my household sisters are going on a retreat with her this weekend, so hopefully I can post some of their feedback on the experience.

[brandelynmarie]

Most excellent AG. If Steubie is involved & it's Bishop approved ,it's a good sign. I really would like to hear more about it myself from a personal POV.

[Jaime]

My spiritual director got me a set of her books a few years ago. I have shared them with more than a few people. My opinion of her writing is that she is either completely insane or totally legit. I'm hoping for the latter.

[his_remnant]

[quote name='jaime' timestamp='1327100617' post='2372274']
My spiritual director got me a set of her books a few years ago. I have shared them with more than a few people. My opinion of her writing is that she is either completely insane or totally legit. I'm hoping for the latter.
[/quote]
what makes you say she is insane? i have never read any of her stuff but i want to know more.

[Clare~Therese]

Well...I heard of it once at a weekend discernment thingy with some good Sisters; they thought it was legit. They gave me a little booklet and a CD of Jim Caviezel (I think?) reading it.
So yeah. Personally...I find the little booklet thingy helpful.

[brandelynmarie]

[quote name='jaime' timestamp='1327100617' post='2372274']
My spiritual director got me a set of her books a few years ago. I have shared them with more than a few people. My opinion of her writing is that she is either completely insane or totally legit. I'm hoping for the latter.
[/quote]

Or both. There are several holy fools in the Orthodox Church as well as in the RC. =

Edited January 21, 2012 by brandelynmarie

[Jaime]

[quote name='his_remnant' timestamp='1327101963' post='2372290']
what makes you say she is insane? i have never read any of her stuff but i want to know more.
[/quote]

I don't say she's insane. But she claims to not only hear the voice of God the Father, Jesus, and the Blessed Mother, but also many saints. She says that she transcribes what they say to her word for word. So the two obvious choices are, she's a lunatic and probably schizophrenic or she's actually hearing God and writing down his words.

I have no problem believing that she is actually hearing messages from God.

[brandelynmarie]

[quote name='jaime' timestamp='1327100617' post='2372274']
My spiritual director got me a set of her books a few years ago. I have shared them with more than a few people. My opinion of her writing is that she is either completely insane or totally legit. I'm hoping for the latter.
[/quote]

Nevermind the Bishop (just joking!)! But if you think they are worth reading & have been helpful in your spiritual life, I'm going to go find the books & read them. Much respect jaime.

[Jaime]

[quote name='brandelynmarie' timestamp='1327105051' post='2372324']
Nevermind the Bishop (just joking!)! But if you think they are worth reading & have been helpful in your spiritual life, I'm going to go find the books & read them. Much respect jaime.
[/quote]

The book series was extraordinarily helpful to me. And my spiritual director is a very orthodox and compassionate priest that I respect very much.

[dominicansoul]

the doms in justice have an office in the basement of their nursing home dedicated to the apostolate...


if the doms like her, so do i

[his_remnant]

[quote name='jaime' timestamp='1327104752' post='2372317']
I don't say she's insane. But she claims to not only hear the voice of God the Father, Jesus, and the Blessed Mother, but also many saints. She says that she transcribes what they say to her word for word. So the two obvious choices are, she's a lunatic and probably schizophrenic or she's actually hearing God and writing down his words.

I have no problem believing that she is actually hearing messages from God.
[/quote]

Sorry, I thought you might misunderstand. I didn't think you were calling her insane nor was I doubting your/your SD's orthodoxy. I was curious why you would use that word at counterpoint with holiness. I didn't know she claims having locutions. It made me think of what C.S. Lewis says about Jesus - a liar, a lunatic or the real deal. Thanks for clarifying.