Communities That Have Study As A Central Part Of Their Charism...

[mantellata]

I know that obviously the Dominicans have study as a central part of their charism.....

..... I have also come to appreciate the Sisters of the community of St. Jean who have a rigorous (and not just in the novitiate) commitment to the study of Sacred Truth....

I was wondering if any Phatmassers know of any other communities - particularly those of women - who have Theological and Scriptural study as central to their lives?

Edited August 26, 2012 by mantellata

[OnlySunshine]

The [url="http://casamaria.org"]Sister Servants of the Eternal Word[/url] study catechism courses for certification according to their website.

[img]http://www.sisterservants.org/images/No12_Study.jpg[/img]
[quote]

The Sisters take distance learning catechetical courses offered by the
Marian Catechist Apostolate, written by Father John Hardon,
to nourish their spiritual lives and to prepare them for
teaching the Catholic Faith in a non- classroom setting.
[/quote]

I'll do a search for others!

Edited August 26, 2012 by MaterMisericordiae

[HopefulBride]

Mustn't forget the Order of Preachers

[EmilyAnn]

I think the Religious Sisters of Mercy have a very high focus on study, I believe all their sisters are educated to a very high degree although the fields vary.

[mantellata]

[quote name='HopefulBride' timestamp='1346014975' post='2474541']
Mustn't forget the Order of Preachers
[/quote]

Yes.... love those Dominicans!!!

(so biased here.... *sigh*)

[Blessed&Grateful]

Cisternians also: http://www.nunocist.org/sacredstudy.html

[OnlySunshine]

[quote name='EmilyAnn' timestamp='1346017363' post='2474551']
I think the Religious Sisters of Mercy have a very high focus on study, I believe all their sisters are educated to a very high degree although the fields vary.
[/quote]

I can't believe I forgot about them! I visited them in November, too.

[emmaberry]

[quote name='Blessed&Grateful' timestamp='1346026417' post='2474579']
Cisternians also: [url="http://www.nunocist.org/sacredstudy.html"]http://www.nunocist....acredstudy.html[/url]
[/quote]

Oh yes! Those Cistercians-especially the ones (not sure if I could call them 'monks') at Our Lady of Dallas place a large emphasis on the intellect. Some taught me at university, and they were outstanding.

Of course, this does break your 'women' rule, mantellata! Sorry about that.

[OnlySunshine]

[quote name='coralieprincess' timestamp='1346042603' post='2474771']
The SSVM's study quite a bit; the Juniorate House of Studies is their next step after the novitiate, once they have professed First Vows.
[/quote]

I was trying to remember where I read that and I couldn't find it. I'm glad someone else did!

[OnlySunshine]

[url="http://sistersofstbenedictcenter.org/spirituality.html"]Sisters of St. Benedict[/url]
--[i]The primary reason we labor to increase our knowledge of the Faith is to grow in personal holiness. We cannot love what we do not know. Love compels us to learn more about God so that we may love Him more and achieve a closer union with Him and communicate His Love to others. We must be able to transmit the message of salvation in simple, clear, concrete language. This necessitates a thorough knowledge of Catholic doctrine and philosophy.[/i]

[url="http://www.sistersofmarymotherofthechurch.org/17,sentirecumecclesia"]Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Church[/url]
--[i]We take as the motto of our community, [b]Sentire cum Ecclesia[/b] (to think and to feel with the Church) striving in a spirit of filial obedience to study carefully, live faithfully and promote actively, the magisterial teaching of the Church.[/i]

[url="http://www.ojsoblates.org/"]Oblates of Jesus the Priest[/url]
[i]--Today, all aspirants to the Oblate Sisters of Jesus the Priest receive a college education. They work in various settings such as the Chancery of a diocese, in vocation and formation offices, in rectories and Bishops’ houses. The Sisters are invariably part of the spiritual formation and catechesis in the locations where they work. Their work includes designing vestments. As an example of some of the work they do in the United States, you can see at this link that they serve at [url="http://www.stpatricksseminary.org/faculty-staff/oblate-sisters-of-jesus-the-priest.html"]St. Patrick's Seminary and University[/url].[/i]

[url="http://www.cmswr.org/member_communities/SCTJM.htm"]Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary[/url]
--[i]Our objective is to bring about a greater communion with the Heart of Jesus through the Heart of Mary. For this purpose we place great importance in devotion to the Holy Eucharist, adoration, reparation, and consecration to Jesus through Mary and a [b]continual formation based upon the Magisterium of the Church[/b]. By this communion with the Hearts of Jesus and Mary we which to dispose ourselves to be humble instruments in promoting the Reign of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.[/i]

[url="http://www.fsecommunity.org/ourlife.htm"]Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist[/url]
--[i]We expect ongoing professional excellence of one another, incorporating each Sister's talents into a network of interrelated services.[/i] (like the RSMs of Alma, these Sisters are very big on professional development and individual education)

[maximillion]

Yes, I was going to mention Benedictines.......almost all Cloistered Benedictines of both genders place an importance on study, not only with Lectio but in terms of ongoing research, writing and authorship etc.

[Strictlyinkblot]

The Redemptoristine nuns study for a degree in theology.

[OnlySunshine]

[url="http://sistersofcharity.com/"]Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church[/url]
--[i][font=Verdana]Participation in programs and courses that foster [/font][font=Verdana]on-going spiritual growth and holiness[/font][/i].

[dymphnamaria]

[quote name='mantellata' timestamp='1346026036' post='2474576']
Yes.... love those Dominicans!!!

(so biased here.... *sigh*)
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It's okay, 'coz I also love Franciscans!