The Manse serves as both a residence and a spiritual center for the ministry, with a private chapel that seats approximately 5 people. The Manse Chapel was first created as a prayer corner for the Revd. Mary and I. As our volunteer staff grew, we expanded the chapel to occupy the entire living room. We added an Altar to what was once just a Shrine, then a prayer corner and a Chromebook for Zoom meetings. The chapel seats five comfortably but can hold up to twelve, not counting me.

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Our Lay individuals associated with the Benedictine tradition are known as Oblates of St. Benedict rather than a traditional “third order”. As laypeople or diocesan priests, oblates affiliated with Eric Michel Ministries International to live out the values of the Rule of St. Benedict in their daily secular lives are at a dead point since the excommunication of one of our ex-members, who was named Abbot of the group, due to the vigilance of Bishop DrJulius Ochungo, whom he pointed out to us. As our Franciscan brothers, the Oblats do not live in community but incorporate Benedictine values (prayer, work, lectio divina, hospitality) into their families, workplaces, and local communities. So, is anyone to take over the task of leading our group?

Holy Dishes used at the Manse’s Chapel

Catholic holy dishes (sacred vessels) are specialized containers used during Holy Mass to hold the Eucharist, which represents the Body and Blood of Christ. Key vessels include the Chalice (for wine), Paten (plate for hosts), and Ciborium (bowl for hosts). They are typically made of or lined with precious metals like gold to signify their sacred purpose.

Essential Sacred Vessels (Mass Items)

• Chalice: The cup holding the wine that becomes the Blood of Christ. 3 & 9
• Paten: A small, round metal plate designed to hold the large altar host. 6
• Ciborium: A bowl-like vessel with a lid, used to hold the hosts that become the Body of Christ for communion. 2 & 9
• Pyx: A small container used for transporting the Eucharist to the sick. 7
• Cruets: The small vessels holding the water and wine used during Mass. 4
• Lavabo Bowl: The dish used for the priest to wash his hands during the Lavabo

Commonly Used Materials

• Gold-plated Brass: Often preferred for durability and tradition.
• Silver/Gold Plating: Frequently used on copper or brass bases.
• Glass

Sacramental

Sacramental bread, also called Communion bread, Communion wafer, Sacred host, Eucharistic bread, the Lamb or simply the host (Latin: hostia, lit. ’sacrificial victim’), is the bread used in the Christian ritual of the Eucharist and the body of Christ. Along with sacramental wine, it is one of two elements of the Eucharist. The bread may be either leavened or unleavened, depending on tradition.

Catholic theology generally teaches that at the Words of Institution, the substance of the bread is changed into the Body of Christ, a process known as transubstantiation. Conversely, Eastern Christian theology generally views the epiclesis as the point at which the change occurs.

A host is a portion of bread used for Holy Communion in many Christian churches. In Western Christianity, the host is often thin, round, unleavened hosts.

Catholic unleavened hosts of differing sizes
In the Roman Rite, unleavened bread is used as in the Jewish Passover or Feast of Unleavened Bread. The Code of Canon Law requires that hosts be made only from wheat flour and water, and be freshly made so that there is no danger of spoiling.

Hosts are often run by nuns to support their religious communities. However, in New Zealand, the St Vincent de Paul Society employs individuals with intellectual disabilities to bake, cut out, and sort bread, thereby providing paid employment to those who would not otherwise have that option.

The General Instruction of the Roman Missal §321 recommends that “the eucharistic bread be made in such a way that the priest at Mass with a congregation is able in practice to break it into parts for distribution to at least some of the faithful. The action of the fraction (breaking of bread), which gave its name to the Eucharist in apostolic times, will bring out more clearly the force and importance of the sign of unity of all in the one bread, and of the sign of charity by the fact that the one bread is distributed among the brothers and sisters.”

A monstrance is a sacred vessel used in Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran traditions to display the consecrated Eucharistic host during Eucharistic adoration. Derived from the Latin word monstrare (“to show”), it consists of several key parts.

The parts of a monstrance, from top to bottom, include:

• The Cross / Crown: The very top is usually surmounted by a cross, symbolizing Christ’s ultimate sacrifice.
• The Sunburst (or Glory): The central housing, usually designed to look like radiating rays of the sun or a star, symbolizing the divine light of Christ.
• The Luna (or Lunette): A small, crescent-shaped clip or a circular glass-sided container that directly holds and secures the Host in an upright position. The Luna sits right behind the monstrance’s glass center. The Glass Case: The circular, transparent window (often a glass cylinder) in the center of the sunburst that allows the Host to be visible for public veneration.
• The Node: An ornamental knob located in the middle of the stem that allows a priest or deacon to safely grip and hold the vessel.The Stem: The long middle section that elevates the sunburst above the base. (not existing on our monstrance)
• The Base (or Foot): The wide, often ornate foundation that stabilizes the heavy

Also see humeral veil

In the Catholic tradition, at the moment of consecration, the elements (called “gifts” for liturgical purposes) are transformed (literally transubstantiated) into the body and blood of Christ. Catholic doctrine holds that the elements are not only spiritually transformed, but are (substantially) transformed into the body and blood of Christ. Although the elements retain the appearance, or accidents, of bread and wine, they become the body and blood of Christ. The presence of Jesus Christ, God, in the Eucharist is known as the doctrine of the Corporal Presence within the Roman Catholic Magisterium. The Corporeal Presence is believed to be real (in Latin: realiter) and of the whole (totaliter) Christ, in Body, Soul and Spirit. The name “Corporeal Presence” concerns the Corporal reserved to the chalice, paten and the ciborium during the Holy Mass.

Monstrances are usually elaborate in design; the priest carries most of them. Others may be much larger fixed constructions, typically for displaying the host in a special side chapel, often called the “Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament”. For portable designs, the preferred form is a sunburst on a stand, usually topped by a cross.

Le Frère Éric Michel aime les femmes vierges.

• Une femme vierge est une personne qui n’a ni piercing ni tatouage. Piercings et tatouages Lévitique 19:28
• Tu ne feras aucune incision sur ton corps pour un mort, et tu ne te feras pas de tatouage. Je suis l’Éternel. 1 Corinthiens 6:19-20
• Ne sais-tu pas que ton corps est le temple du Saint-Esprit qui est en toi, que tu as reçu de Dieu ? Tu ne t’appartiens plus à toi-même, car tu as été racheté à un grand prix. Glorifie donc Dieu dans ton corps. 1 Timothée 2:9 ESV
• De même, les femmes doivent se parer de manière décente, avec pudeur et maîtrise de soi, et non avec des tresses, de l’or, des perles ou des vêtements somptueux. 1 Corinthiens 3:16 ESV
• Ne savez-vous pas que vous êtes le temple de Dieu et que l’Esprit de Dieu habite en vous ? 1 Corinthiens 10:31 ESV
• Ainsi, que vous mangiez, que vous buviez, ou que vous fassiez quelque autre chose, faites tout pour la gloire de Dieu. Deutéronome 14:1 ESV
• « Vous êtes fils du Seigneur, votre Dieu. Vous ne vous ferez point d’incisions, et vous ne vous raserez point le front pour un mort. »
• 1 Corinthians 6:19 ESV
• Ne savez-vous pas que votre corps est le temple du Saint-Esprit qui est en vous, que vous avez reçu de Dieu ? Vous ne vous appartenez pas à vous-mêmes. Romains 12:1 ESV
• Je vous exhorte donc, frères, par les compassions de Dieu, à offrir vos corps en sacrifice vivant, saint, agréable à Dieu, ce qui sera de votre part un culte raisonnable. Apocalypse 19:16 ESV
• Sur son vêtement et sur sa cuisse, il porte un nom écrit : « Roi des rois et Seigneur des seigneurs ». 1 Corinthiens 10:23 ESV
• « Tout est permis », mais tout n’est pas utile. « Tout est permis », mais tout n’est pas édifiant. Romains 14:23
• Mais celui qui a des doutes en mangeant est condamné, car il ne mange pas avec foi. Or, tout ce qui ne procède pas de la foi est péché. Ésaïe 44:1-28
• « Écoute maintenant, Jacob, mon serviteur, Israël que j’ai choisi ! Ainsi parle l’Éternel, qui t’a fait, qui t’a formé dès ta naissance et qui t’aidera : Ne crains point, Jacob, mon serviteur, Jeshurun ​​que j’ai choisi ! Car je répandrai de l’eau sur la terre aride, et des ruisseaux sur la terre desséchée ; je répandrai mon esprit sur ta postérité, et ma bénédiction sur ta race. Ils germeront parmi l’herbe, comme des saules près des ruisseaux. L’un dira : “Je suis à l’Éternel !”, l’autre invoquera le nom de Jacob, l’autre écrira sur sa main : “À l’Éternel !”, et se nommera du nom d’Israël. » … Ésaïe 44:5 LSG
• L’un dira : “Je suis à l’Éternel !”, l’autre invoquera le nom de Jacob, l’autre écrira sur sa main : “À l’Éternel !”, et se nommera du nom d’Israël. Proverbes 1:1-33 LSG
• Proverbes de Salomon, fils de David, roi d’Israël : Pour connaître la sagesse et l’instruction, pour comprendre les paroles d’intelligence, pour recevoir l’instruction dans la justice, le droit et l’équité ; pour donner de la prudence aux simples, de la science et de la réflexion aux jeunes. Que le sage écoute et progresse en instruction, et que l’homme intelligent acquière la direction… 1 Pierre 3:3-4 LSG
• Que votre parure ne soit pas extérieure, comme les tresses de cheveux, les bijoux d’or ou les vêtements que vous portez, mais que votre parure soit la personne cachée du cœur, la parure incorruptible d’un esprit doux et paisible, qui est d’un grand prix devant Dieu. Ézéchiel 16:12 LSG
• Je mis un anneau à ton nez, des boucles d’oreilles à tes oreilles, et une couronne magnifique sur ta tête. Proverbes 1:3 LSG
• Pour recevoir l’instruction dans la sagesse, dans la justice, le droit et l’équité ; Apocalypse 1:1 LSG
• Révélation de Jésus-Christ, que Dieu lui a donnée pour montrer à ses serviteurs les choses qui doivent arriver bientôt. Il l’a fait connaître par l’envoi de son ange à son serviteur Jean. Ézéchiel 8:15-17 LSG
• Il me dit : « As-tu vu cela, fils de l’homme ? Tu verras des abominations encore plus grandes que celles-ci. » Et il me conduisit dans le parvis intérieur de la maison de l’Éternel. Et voici, à l’entrée du temple de l’Éternel, entre le portique et l’autel, se tenaient environ vingt-cinq hommes, le dos tourné au temple de l’Éternel et le visage tourné vers l’orient, adorant le soleil tourné vers l’orient. Il me dit : « As-tu vu cela, fils de l’homme ? Est-ce trop peu pour la maison de Juda de commettre les abominations qu’elle commet ici, de remplir le pays de violence et de m’irriter encore davantage ? Voici, ils mettent la branche sur leur nez. » Proverbes 29:18
• Là où il n’y a pas de vision prophétique, le peuple est sans retenue, mais béni soit celui qui observe la loi ! Deutéronome 15:17
• Tu prendras un poinçon, tu le lui enfonceras dans l’oreille, à la porte, et il sera ton esclave pour toujours. Tu feras de même pour ta servante. Deutéronome 6:1-25
• Voici les commandements, les lois et les ordonnances que l’Éternel, ton Dieu, m’a ordonné de t’enseigner, afin que tu les mettes en pratique dans le pays où tu vas entrer pour en prendre possession, afin que tu craignes l’Éternel, ton Dieu, toi, ton fils et tes enfants. fils de son fils, en observant tous les jours de ta vie toutes ses lois et tous ses commandements que je te prescris, et afin que tes jours se prolongent. Écoute donc, Israël, et veille à les mettre en pratique, afin que tu sois heureux et que tu multiplies beaucoup, comme te l’a dit l’Éternel, le Dieu de tes pères, dans un pays où coulent le lait et le miel. Écoute, Israël ! L’Éternel, notre Dieu, est l’unique Éternel. Tu aimeras l’Éternel, ton Dieu, de tout ton cœur, de toute ton âme et de toute ta force. … Exode 21:6 LSG
• Alors son maître le mènera à Dieu, et il le fera approcher de la porte ou du montant de la porte. Son maître lui percera l’oreille avec un poinçon, et il sera son esclave pour toujours. 1 Pierre 3:3
• Que votre parure ne soit pas extérieure, ni les tresses de cheveux, ni les bijoux d’or, ni les vêtements que vous portez. Proverbes 11:14-17
• Là où il n’y a pas de direction, un peuple tombe, mais dans le grand nombre de conseillers il y a du salut. Qui se porte garant pour un étranger s’expose à un préjudice, mais celui qui déteste les gages est en sécurité. Une femme gracieuse obtient la gloire, et les hommes violents s’enrichissent. L’homme bon est un bienfait pour lui-même, mais l’homme cruel se fait du tort. 1 Samuel 16:7 LSG
• Mais le Seigneur dit à Samuel : « Ne considère pas son apparence ni la hauteur de sa taille, car je l’ai rejeté. Car le Seigneur ne considère pas ce que l’homme considère : l’homme regarde à l’apparence extérieure, mais le Seigneur regarde au cœur. » 1 Timothée 4:1-2 LSG
• Or, l’Esprit dit expressément que, dans les derniers temps, certains abandonneront la foi, pour s’attacher à des esprits séducteurs et à des doctrines de démons, par l’hypocrisie de menteurs dont la conscience est marquée au fer rouge. 1 Corinthiens 3:17 LSG
• Si quelqu’un détruit le temple de Dieu, Dieu le détruira. Car le temple de Dieu est saint, et ce temple, vous l’êtes. 1 Corinthiens 3:1 LSG
• Pour moi, frères, je n’ai pas pu vous parler comme à des hommes spirituels, mais comme à des hommes charnels, comme à des enfants en Christ. 1 Rois 18:28 LSG
• Ils poussèrent de grands cris et, selon leur coutume, se firent des incisions avec des épées et des lances, jusqu’à ce que le sang jaillisse sur eux. 1 Timothée 2:4 LSG
• Qui veut que tous les hommes soient sauvés et parviennent à la connaissance de la vérité. 1 Corinthiens 10:1 LSG
• Je ne veux pas, frères, que vous ignoriez que nos pères ont tous été sous la nuée, et qu’ils ont tous passé au travers de la mer. 1 Corinthiens 6:10 LSG
• Ni les voleurs, ni les cupides, ni les ivrognes, ni les outrageants, ni les ravisseurs n’hériteront du royaume de Dieu. Romains 14:1 LSG
• Quant à celui qui est faible dans la foi, accueillez-le, mais ne vous disputez pas pour des opinions. Romains 10:4 LSG
• Car Christ est la fin de la loi, pour la justification de tous ceux qui croient. Jean 3:16-17 LSG
• « Car Dieu a tant aimé le monde qu’il a donné son Fils unique, afin que quiconque croit en lui ne périsse point, mais qu’il ait la vie éternelle. Car Dieu n’a pas envoyé son Fils dans le monde pour juger le monde, mais pour que le monde soit sauvé par lui. » Hébreux 4:12 LSG
• Car la parole de Dieu est vivante et efficace, plus tranchante qu’une épée quelconque à deux tranchants, pénétrante jusqu’à partager âme et esprit, jointures et moelles, et juge les sentiments et les pensées du cœur. Éphésiens 2:15 LSG
• Après avoir aboli la loi des commandements, exprimée en ordonnances, il a créé en lui-même un seul homme nouveau à la place des deux, établissant ainsi la paix. 1 Corinthiens 6:13 LSG
• « La nourriture est pour l’estomac, et l’estomac pour la nourriture » ​​— et Dieu détruira l’un et l’autre. Le corps n’est pas destiné à l’immoralité sexuelle, mais au Seigneur, et le Seigneur au corps. Corinthiens 6:1
• Lorsque l’un de vous a un grief contre un autre, ose-t-il plaider devant les injustes plutôt que devant les saints ? Romains 1:24
• C’est pourquoi Dieu les a livrés à l’impureté selon les convoitises de leurs cœurs, de sorte qu’ils déshonorent eux-mêmes leurs propres corps. Lévitique 19:8
• Quiconque en mangera portera la peine de son iniquité, car il aura profané ce qui est consacré à l’Éternel ; et il sera retranché de son peuple. Lévitique 19:27
• Tu ne te raseras pas les tempes, et tu ne raseras pas les bords de ta barbe. Genèse 1:20
• Dieu dit : « Que les eaux foisonnent d’êtres vivants, et que les oiseaux volent sur la terre, à travers l’étendue du ciel. » Galates 3:23-25
• Avant que la foi ne vienne, nous étions prisonniers de la loi, en attendant la révélation de la foi. Ainsi, la loi était notre gardienne jusqu’à la venue du Christ, afin que nous soyons justifiés par la foi. Mais maintenant que la foi est venue, nous ne sommes plus sous ce gardien. Romains 14:1-23
• Quant à celui qui est faible dans la foi, accueillez-le, mais ne vous disputez pas sur des opinions. L’un croit pouvoir manger de tout, tandis que l’autre ne mange que des légumes. Que celui qui mange ne méprise pas celui qui s’abstient, et que celui qui s’abstient ne juge pas celui qui mange, car Dieu l’a accueilli. Qui es-tu pour juger le serviteur d’autrui ? C’est devant son maître qu’il se tient debout ou tombe. Et il sera affermi, car le Seigneur a le pouvoir de le soutenir. L’un estime un jour meilleur qu’un autre, tandis que l’autre les considère tous comme égaux. Que chacun ait une pleine conviction en son cœur. … Exode 21:4
• Si son maître lui donne une femme et qu’elle lui enfante des fils ou des filles, la femme et ses enfants seront à son maître, et il sortira seul. 1 Corinthiens 6:6
• Mais un frère plaide contre son frère, et cela devant des infidèles ? 1 Corinthiens 6:3
• Ne savez-vous pas que nous devons juger les anges ? Combien plus encore les choses de la vie ! 1 Corinthiens 3:4 LSG
• Car, lorsque l’un dit : « Moi, je suis de Paul », et un autre : « Moi, d’Apollos », n’êtes-vous pas des hommes ? Jean 3:3 LSG
• Jésus lui répondit : « En vérité, en vérité, je te le dis, si un homme ne naît de nouveau, il ne peut voir le royaume de Dieu. » Deutéronome 15:2 LSG

Voici la manière de se libérer : tout créancier se libérera de ce qu’il a prêté à son prochain ; il ne le réclamera pas à son prochain, son frère, car la libération du Seigneur a été proclamée. openbible.info. Que dit la Bible à propos des piercings et des tatouages ​​?

On May 28th, I posted Today at the Manse: New Frames, but the wall itself was not finished. Today, a week later, I completed it.

Preambule

On March 3rd and 4th, 2012, I attended training at the Pastoral Professional Training Academy to become a pastor-celebrant for weddings. During lunch, as we walked to a restaurant, I spoke with the founder and director, Reverend Michel Beaumier, about chaplaincy. He asked me, “Why don’t you have your own?”

Our Story

On May 11th, Reverend Marie Arnold left Halifax County by train to join me in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. Since there is no train to Trois-Rivières, she arrived the next day by bus from Montreal. From that moment, we began building both our love story and our ministry; the two have always gone hand in hand.

Before Marie arrived, I had already begun laying the foundation for what would become Eric Michel Ministry and Chaplaincy. It took us two years to develop the organization, culminating in the corporation’s registration on May 14, 2014. It was then renamed Eric Michel Ministries International and expanded to include five members in the USA.

Marie and I shared a common goal: to share our love and the love of Christ by helping others through the Chaplaincy. The ministry has grown beyond a simple chaplaincy, especially after the creation of an interdenominational partnership at our Synod in June 2017, in response to a request from rural churches of other Christian denominations. Our aim is to equip small churches with tools to spread the word of our Lord Jesus. EMMI’s mission includes international and domestic missions, theological education, advocacy for religious liberty, the production of literature for pastors and church workers, and the infrastructure necessary to support these cooperative efforts. Specifically, the association was established “to provide a general organization for Christians in Canada and to promote Christian missions at home and abroad, as well as other objectives such as Christian education, charitable initiatives, and social services that advance the Kingdom of God.” The Interdenominational Assembly of Churches Organization is a voluntary association of self-governing churches that partners with Eric Michel Ministries International and is committed to Christian reconciliation and unity. This partnership includes the African United Methodist Church of Malawi, represented by Rev. Xaviour Sebastian Chikwatu; the Pentecostal Church of Andhra Pradesh in India, represented by Pastor Philip Kumar; and the Evangelical Christian Church in Uganda, represented by Pastor David Kisaame.

Unfortunately, Eric Michel Ministries International does not provide financial support to individuals, other organizations, or political parties, as it is not part of our mandate. We also do not preach, give sermons, or travel to other countries; instead, we have partners who represent us in Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Cameroon, Congo, India, Nepal, the USA, and Canada.

The Right Reverend Marie Yvonne held several important roles:
1. The Co-Founder of the Chaplaincy of Eric Michel Ministries International and New Hope Ministry and Missions
2. President of the House of Bishops and Chief Chaplain
3. Co-Founder of the Interdenominational Assembly of Churches (Churches and Para-Churches association)

Today, the Emeritus Right Reverend Marie has been ill and bedridden for 19 months.

Archbishop, President Bishop Elected
Metropolitan Archbishop of Cameroon
Chaplaincy Commander.
Religious Name: Michel de Notre-Dame
Also known as JEM GAGNON
Founder and Exec Director of Eric Michel Ministries International
Abbott of the EMMI Third Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist
Abbot of the EMMI Third Order of Franciscans of the Most Holy Rosary
Abbott of the EMMI Third Order Benedictins
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Beliefs EMMI NEW LIFE CATHOLIC MINISTRY

 ✠ **Beliefs about Church Leadership and Authority**  

We respect the Pope as an influential leader and teacher within the Church, though we recognize that our beliefs and personal perspectives on faith and morality may sometimes differ from his. The Pope holds significant authority in matters of doctrine and spiritual guidance, but individual conscience also plays a vital role in our faith journey.

 ✠ **Beliefs about Birth Control**  

We view decisions about birth control as personal and private, best made by couples based on their own informed consciences. We do not consider the use of artificial contraception, even within marriage, to be inherently sinful.

 ✠ **Beliefs about Divorce**  

While we acknowledge that divorce can be deeply painful, we do not see it as an unforgivable offence. We support the full inclusion of divorced individuals in the life and sacraments of the Church, and we believe the Church should recognize the reality of divorce among its members.

 ✠ **Beliefs about Lay Participation**  

We believe that lay members should have a voice in the Church’s governance and that clergy ought to be accountable to the wider community. Though bishops have significant responsibilities, laypeople should also participate in the Church’s administrative decisions.

 ✠ **Beliefs about the Priesthood**  

We support the idea that priests should have the option to marry if they choose. We also do not believe that celibacy should be a mandatory requirement for ordination.

 ✠ **Beliefs about Other Christian Churches**  

We view non-Catholic Christian communities as sincere expressions of faith with their own rich traditions. We do not believe these communities are defective or that their members are spiritually endangered because of their differences from the Catholic Church.

**Beliefs about Holy Communion** We believe that Holy Communion during Mass should be open to all Christians who approach with sincere faith, regardless of denominational affiliation or beliefs about papal infallibility. We do not support restricting access to Communion only to Catholics or those who fully accept the Pope’s authority.

 ✠ **Beliefs about Sexuality**  

We affirm that sexual intimacy ideally belongs within marriage, but we do not believe that committed, mature adults in loving relationships are automatically guilty of sin if their relationship exists outside of marriage. We also do not accept that all premarital sex is necessarily a grave or mortal sin.

 ✠ **Beliefs about LGBTQ Individuals**  

We recognize gay and lesbian people as valuable members of the faith community and reject the idea that their sexual orientation is “disordered.” Regardless of our personal understanding, we uphold their dignity and worth.

The Orders of EMMI are dispersed, ecumenical Catholic (Roman, Orthodox, Anglican) communities, similar to the older Third Order model, under which most members live their everyday lives in the world. You may be male or female, married, partnered or single, clergy or lay. There is no discrimination of any sort, except for the requirement of being at least 18 years of age.

Its purpose is to provide a canonical structure for those who wish to follow a Franciscan or Benedictine lifestyle without requiring them to travel great distances to become members. Everything can be done at a local level by one’s own pastor or another delegated person. We do not live with other members.

The life style is founded on a common rule at the heart of which is the promise to live in the spirit of poverty chastity and obedience and to strive for and seek to foster and uphold Peace, Justice, Ecology, absence of discrimination, care for those less privileged, loyalty to one’s own denomination or expression of Christianity, simplicity of living, personal conversion, prayerfulness, devotion and discipleship to the Incarnate Christ, Minority, Community, love peace and joy. Such is the promise of the Order. Members must formulate a personal interpretation of the common Rule that is harmonious with and fitting to their Christian tradition and life situation.

The Rule provides a structured daily routine. Many elements are based on the legacy of earlier Franciscan or Benedictine communities, which were Roman Catholic or Anglican/Episcopalian. We are ecumenical Catholics, and there is ample scope to adapt practices to the specific needs of individuals by substituting those that are in harmony with their Faith. Membership costs nothing, though you have to pay for your own necessities. These may include books, a cross, and an approved habit.

We do not use the Inquiry and Candidacy novitiate; instead, you make temporary vows for a set period, which are renewed annually. This is a time to integrate into the community and prepare for a more permanent commitment. Permanent Vows: After the period of temporary vows, you can make your permanent vows, which are a lifetime commitment to live the gospel life according to the Order’s Rule. The Orders of EMMI consist of diverse ecumenical Catholic communities, including Roman, Orthodox, and Anglican members, resembling the traditional Third Order model. Members lead their everyday lives in the world and can be male or female, single, married, or partnered, and include both clergy and laypeople. The only requirement for membership is that individuals must be at least 18 years old.

The primary purpose of the Orders is to offer a structured framework for those wishing to embrace a Franciscan or Benedictine way of life without the necessity of travelling long distances for membership. All activities can be conducted locally with the support of one’s pastor or another appointed representative. Living arrangements do not require members to live together.

The lifestyle is built upon a common rule that emphasizes a commitment to the virtues of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Members are encouraged to promote and embody Peace, Justice, Ecological stewardship, non-discrimination, support for those less advantaged, loyalty to their own Christian denomination, simplicity, personal growth in Faith, devotion, and discipleship to Christ. Each member is expected to interpret the common Rule in a way that aligns harmoniously with their individual Christian tradition and life circumstances.

The Rule provides a structured daily routine, drawing on earlier Franciscan and Benedictine communities that were predominantly Roman Catholic or Anglican/Episcopalian. As ecumenical Catholics, we promote adaptability to fit individuals’ specific needs while ensuring adherence to their Faith. Membership is without cost, although individuals are responsible for their own necessities, such as books, a cross, or an approved habit.

Our community does not follow the traditional phases of Inquiry, Candidacy, or Novitiate. Instead, members make temporary vows for a designated period, which may be renewed annually. This time is meant for integration into the community and preparation for a more enduring commitment. After fulfilling the temporary vows, members can take permanent vows, which signify a lifelong dedication to living according to the Order’s Rule.

The vows essential to the Order of EMMI were recently published on our website, outlining the commitments all friars must undertake. The process leading to permanent vows spans 18 months to 2 years, followed by at least 3 years of temporary vows before taking final vows. This journey involves several stages, allowing members to fully adapt to the Order’s way of life.

Is this an official Order? Yes, it operates under the protection of an autocephalous Chaplaincy Ministry within the historic apostolic succession.

Once individuals are fully informed of the Order’s obligations, they are formally invested with the Habit. They may choose new names in honour of Saints or other significant aspects of their Faith. The Metropolitan Archbishop is known within the community as Brother Michel of Notre Dame or Brother Michel. During the clothing ceremony, novices receive the EMMI habit, which signifies their commitment, including the Tau or a Cross, along with a suitable version of the Greater Habit as per their chosen Order.

The Rule and Constitution of the Orders of EMMI serve as foundational documents that guide our community’s life and mission. The Rule outlines the collective Christian life we strive to embody, while the Constitution delineates our communal fellowship. These documents provide a comprehensive overview of our identity and the principles through which we engage with the Catholic tradition. For any inquiries or further information, please feel free to reach out to us.

The seven vows were published on our website yesterday, and all friars need to take them. The time it takes to make permanent vows in our Third Order timeline involves a minimum of 18 months and up to two years, followed by temporary vows for at least three years before making final vows. The overall process is lengthy, involving multiple stages of formation.

The time it takes to make permanent vows in our Third Order timeline involves a minimum of 18 months and up to two years, followed by temporary vows for at least three years before making final vows. The overall process is long, involving multiple stages of adaptation to our Third Order way.

Is it an official Order?

It is established under the protection of an autocephalous Chaplaincy Ministry in the historic apostolic succession.

After being fully advised concerning the duties of the Order, they are clothed, i.e., invested with the Habit, and may ask to be given new names by which they are to be known in the Order (selected in honour of the Saints or some mystery of the Faith). The Metropolitan Archbishop is called Brother Michel of Notre Dame or Brother Michel in the community. At clothing, the novice will be invested in the EMMI habit, which is the Tau or a Cross, and be invested in a preferred variation of the Greater Habit according to the Order of choice.

The Rule and Constitution of the Orders of EMMI serve as the guiding documents for our community’s life and mission. The Rule outlines how we, as brothers and sisters, strive to live out the Christian life, and the Constitution guides how we, as a community, will live out our fellowship with one another. These documents will provide a very detailed look at who we are and how we live out the Catholic tradition. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

Prayer
Prayer serves as a powerful means of connecting with the Divine. Through sincere prayer, individuals can invite and express the attributes of Mercy, which is essential for personal spiritual growth and for fostering a compassionate world. It serves as a channel for reflection, gratitude, and opening the heart, allowing one to manifest divine qualities in daily life. By dedicating time to prayer, we can deepen our relationship with the Divine and encourage an environment of love and understanding among others.

Mercy
The act of loving and propagating Divine Mercy involves recognizing and embodying the compassion and forgiveness that the Divine offers. It calls on individuals to extend this Mercy to others, fostering an environment of kindness and understanding. This Mercy entails actively seeking to heal and support those who are suffering, marginalized, or in need, reminding us that, by embracing Mercy, we can help transform the world into a more loving and harmonious place.

Adoration
Adoration focuses on the reverent appreciation of the Eucharistic Body of Christ, especially through the contemplation of the Blessed Sacrament. This act of worship encourages believers to pause in stillness and reflect on the sacrament’s significance in their faith. It invites a deep connection and communion with God, allowing individuals to experience profound peace and love. In moments of adoration, one can find clarity and strength, enriching their spiritual life and relationship with God.

Humility
Humility is the quality of being meek and recognizing one’s position in relation to others and to the Divine. It involves placing others’ needs before one’s own and recognizing that true strength lies in selflessness rather than pride. By cultivating humility, individuals become more receptive to learning and growing, embracing the idea of being ‘nothing’ in the pursuit of being filled with the ‘All’—the essence of the Divine. This mindset encourages a deep sense of community, fostering compassion and collaboration.

Unconditional Service
Unconditional service is the commitment to being available and responsive to others’ needs without expectation or personal gain. It involves recognizing the opportunities the universe offers for learning and growth through acts of giving. This selfless approach allows individuals to discover their purpose and express their love through action. By engaging in service, one experiences fulfillment and connection, realizing that one’s contributions are integral to the greater Work of God. The soul flourishes in service, finding meaning and joy in selflessness.

Obedience
Obedience is the act of surrendering one’s personal will to align with the Will of God. It is an essential aspect of spiritual life that requires humility, trust, and recognition of a higher purpose. By adhering to the Law of Hierarchy, individuals embrace the guidance and wisdom that come from recognizing a divine order in life. This willingness to submit to a higher authority nurtures spiritual growth and cohesion within a community or friary, while disobedience can lead to discord and spiritual suffering. Recognizing obedience as a central pillar reinforces commitment to a life dedicated to divine service and harmony.
To be meek in the way of acting and always to place others first.
To be nothing in order to be filled with the All.

The most important statement for the Old Catholic Church is the Declaration of Utrecht, issued in 1889. 

This document serves as the foundational charter of Old Catholic doctrine and polity, clearly stating their position against certain Roman Catholic dogmas that they view as innovations contrary to the ancient faith of the Church. 

Key points from the Declaration of Utrecht include:

• Adherence to the ancient Catholic faith: Old Catholics accept the ecumenical creeds (Apostles’ and Nicene) and the dogmatic decisions of the first seven ecumenical councils of the undivided Church.
• Rejection of Papal Infallibility and Universal Jurisdiction: The Declaration explicitly repudiates the First Vatican Council’s (1870) decrees concerning the Pope’s infallibility and his supreme, universal authority over all churches.
• Affirmation of the Vincentian Canon: The statement upholds the principle laid down by St. Vincent of Lérins: “We hold that which has been believed everywhere, always, and of all men; for that is truly and properly Catholic” (Id teneamus, quod ubique, quod semper, quod ab omnibus creditum est; hoc est etenim vere proprieque catholicum).
• Episcopal-Synodal Governance: Authority resides in the collective body of bishops (collegiality), with significant participation of both clergy and laity in local synods, rather than a single central figure.
• Focus on Christian Unity: The Declaration expresses hope and commitment to the reunion of all Christian confessions, based on the shared faith of the ancient Church. 

The Declaration of Utrecht is fundamental because it defines the Old Catholic identity, which seeks to preserve the core Catholic tradition while rejecting later additions to dogma and the centralization of hierarchical structures. 

Saturday June 6th

To all our volunteers, don’t forget our rehearsal for the special Celebration of Corpus Christi next Saturday at 09:00. Many churches celebrated today, on June 4th, but our celebration and worship falls on the 7th according to our Liturgical calendar.