Spiritual Life

Oblates of St. Benedict are Christian men and women, lay and ordained, who have associated themselves with a Benedictine community (in this case, Saint Leo Abbey in St. Leo, Florida) in order to enrich their Christian way of life. Oblates shape their lives by living the wisdom of Christ as interpreted by St. Benedict. They seek God by striving to become holy in their chosen way of life. 

Oblates come together to support one another and strengthen their spiritual life through liturgical celebration, instruction and fellowship in Christ, so "that in all things God may be glorified" (Rule of St. Benedict 57:9). Anyone interested in Benedictine spiritually is welcome to participate in one of our monthly meetings. All are welcome, Oblates, Oblate novices and any inquirers.

Cursillo, founded in the 1940’s in Spain, is a worldwide movement of the Catholic Church with Papal approval by the Holy Father, Pope Paul VI.  It consists of proclaiming the best news of the best reality: that God, in Christ, loves us.  Communicated by the best means, which is friendship towards the best of each one, which is his being person and his capacity of Conviction, Decision, and Constancy.  The movement develops in adult Christians a consciousness of their power and mission to become leaders in their work of Christian renewal, and to sustain them as they provide a Christian leaven in civic, social, and economic life. 
Cursillistas from parishes in our area meet for Ultreya and Potluck Dinner the second Thursday of the month, 4:30-6:30 pm, at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, Ministry Building.
The Christ-likeness in a few good people is contagious; invite and sponsor your fellow parishioners to attend Cursillo. If you have NOT been through Cursillo, explore the Diocese of Orlando Cursillo Website at orlcursillo.org.  If you have questions or would like to attend Cursillo, please email ddrazenovich1@comcast.net or call Darlene 703-398-4095
 

The Legion of Mary Ministry is an association of Catholic men and women who attend a weekly meeting and consecrate their lives to Our Blessed Mother Mary. 
 
The Legion of Mary, founded in Dublin, Ireland, by Frank Duff, in the year 1921, is the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church, and has been active in the United States since 1931.
 
Members attend a weekly meeting with praying the rosary and reciting the Tessera from a handbook. One morning a week, the active Legion Members, as a group, visit nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or an independent facility to say the rosary and visit with the residents. 
 
Membership to the Legion is open to ordinary Catholics, living an every-day life who have the desire to follow in the footsteps of our Blessed Mother Mary, as she brings us closer and closer to her Son.
 
Interested in getting involved with the Legion of Mary Ministry! We meet every Monday morning at 10:00 AM, in the Ministry Building, Room 7, for about ninety minutes of prayer and discussions. On Thursday mornings we do our visitations.
This is a life changing experience that you don’t want to miss.
 
There are also Auxiliary members who cannot attend the meetings or visitations, who pray the rosary and the Tessera each and every day. This is another step to become a Legion member.