ECC Religious Orders
Franciscans of Reconciliation
We, the Franciscans of Reconciliation of the Ecumenical Catholic Communion, are called to respond to the words of our Lord spoken to Francis of Assisi to “rebuild my Church” by living out the Gospel in our everyday lives and following the example of our founder. In this we strive to be reconcilers with our brothers and sisters and with all of creation which has been misused through sin. With Franciscan joy we go forward to proclaim the Good News, using words only when necessary and asking the Lord, “Make us instruments of your peace.”
Contact: Fr. Rick Klaich, OSB
Vicar of Religious
Ecumenical Catholic Communion
E-mail: jklaichosb@verizon.net
Cell: 617-571-4395
“The Franciscan charism is to preach peace and goodness by our actions amidst the people in the marketplace. Our special gift within the Franciscan charism is to be “reconcilers”, to all who are hurting; carrying the pain of grief, disappointment and frustration in our broken world. As Franics and Clare teach, it must first begin with me.” – Rev. David Gerardot, OFR
Benedictines of Holy Wisdom
The Benedictines of Holy Wisdom is a communion of dispersed monastic communities and hermitages that are bound together by their fidelity to the 1500 year old Rule of St. Benedict and guided by the teachings of the Gospels.
As Benedictines, we live the charism of radical hospitality, unity of community, keeping silence, listening with the ear of the heart, humility, Lectio Divina and daily prayers in order to fully live our vows of obedience to the Rule, stability of heart, conversion of life, and non-violent peacemaking in a contemporary society.
At baptism we make a fundamental commitment to follow Jesus. We promise to be faithful to Jesus’ teachings, to be a member of a faith community and to engage in the mission of the Church. Our promises to the Church and the world are outward expressions of an internal conversion to the way of Christ. Our Benedictine life and commitment are rooted in a similar manner, for St. Benedict had a tremendous love for Christ and saw Christ in all things. Unequivocally, St. Benedict stressed that in all things, “Nothing is to be preferred to Christ.” Thus, monastic living is nothing less than a life centered in Christ.
If you are interested in learning more about the Benedictines of Holy Wisdom, please email Fr. Michael Kieran Seger, OSB, Prior at: Benedictinesofhw@gmail.com.
Community of the Good Shepherd | Belgium
The form of life in our community is monastic-apostolic (vita mixta) and idiorhythmic, similar to the earliest forms of monastic life. This way of life is described in our spiritual rule and the constitutions approved by the bishop.
It is a spiritual rule of life that unites various aspects of our existence: prayer, work, hospitality, silence, community and solitude, simplicity, apostolate, etc.
The vows that a brother/sister takes during profession include the monastic values of:
MONASTIC WAY OF LIFE
OBEDIENCE
STABILITY
In our life, we use well-tested instruments from the monastic tradition throughout the ages: lectio divina, the Liturgy of the Hours, meditation, working and living with loving attention, celebrating the sacraments, study and reading, the Jesus Prayer, brotherhood, spiritual guidance, hospitality, etc.
Each brother/sister also provides for their own livelihood and, in addition to their monastic life, has their own craft, work, or apostolate. As an external sign of our consecrated life, we wear a blue habit and a white cowl during prayer.
Contact: br Johan
Address: Cauwerburg 129, 9140 Temse
E-mail: info@goedeherder.be
Phone: 0475/ 46 84 74
www: https://www.goedeherder.be/