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PRAYERSPIRITUAL DIRECTION SILENCEtaking care of the interior life, the foundation for ongoing formation.
Michael Plattig,O.Carm.(International Formators’ Meeting, Brazil, 2014)
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Christian Maturity
Christian maturity is always described
growth and maturation in the imitation to Christ. personal encounter with God.
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Marks of GROWTH
Growth is recognizable when there is movement towards
freedom maturity increased independence than slavery.
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CHRISTIAN GROWTHChristian growth
is not about infantilism as opposed to spiritual childhood but standing with own feet not forever clinging to the arms of the Lord.
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CARMELITES’ APPROACH TO CHRISTIAN GROWTH
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CARMELITES IN ANCIENT TIMES
Carmelites approached spiritual growth through
SILENCE
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SILENCE LEADS HOLINESS
Silence is a way to foster holiness, bridging the gap of
work and prayer, contemplation and action.
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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED OF THIS TOPICCONTACT:
FR. ROBERTO NOEL ROSAS,O.CARM.International Administrative Secretary for Formation
Curia Generalizia, 138 Via Giovanni Lanza, RomeEmail address: [email protected]