Tag Intention Gebet
1 / Juni That our obedience may be supernatural and internal as well as external. (Art. 44)
2 / Juni That we look upon our superiors as God's representa­tives; and that besides obeying their commands we strive to see these commands as wise and good. (Art. 44). "How miserable and worthless I am! Merciful, all-powerful God, I place all my trust in you! " (Solesmes, 12/8/1837)
3 / Juni That in conscience, we consider as the will of God and fulfil whatever the superior may have commanded or forbid­den, unless it is evidently sinful. (Art. 44) "To serve God in a way that is worthy of God! " (Solesmes, 12/18/1837)
4 / Juni That, if we have views about a matter, or about the way it should be done, contrary to the orders we have received, we will consider the matter seriously before God and then present our views to the superior, who may never have considered the issue from this point of view. (Art. 45) For the Church, our Holy Father and for our local Ordinary.
5 / Juni If our proposals are rejected: that we will willingly fulfil the command of the superior for the love of God. (Art. 45) For our Congregation, our superiors and for vocations.
6 / Juni If our proposals are rejected: That we will obey with the full knowledge and the deep conviction that not only superiors but we too can be wrong and that we do what is best when, through obedience, we lovingly fulfil even what is contrary to our views and inclinations. (Art. 45) For fidelity to our vows and the spirit of the resurrection.
7 / Juni That we may give clear evidence of self-denial and offer God a most pleasing sacrifice when, through obedience, we lovingly fulfil even what is contrary to our views and inclina­tions. (Art. 45) For our country, and for our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors.
8 / Juni That our relationship with our superior may be built upon love. (Art. 46) For those who have recommended themselves to our prayers. For the conversion of sinners.
9 / Juni That we may be honest, sincere and completely open with our superior, sharing with him our needs, problems and concerns, both physical and spiritual. (Art. 46) For all in affliction, temptation and agony.
10 / Juni That our openness and sincerity will manifest itself in our willingness to keep our superior informed about the tasks in which we are involved. (Art. 46) For our deceased brothers and benefactors.
11 / Juni That each superior will remember that he represents Christ "who has come not to be served by others, but to serve" (Mt 20:28) and will, therefore, exercise his authority in a spirit of service. (Art. 47) For the souls in purgatory, and for him who will die first among us.
12 / Juni That each superior will strive to imitate Christ's kindness and availability and to offer his brothers the support of his own example, prayer, counsel, trust and encouragement. (Art. 47) For fidelity to our charism and our religious vows. For vocations to our Congregation.
13 / Juni That even the difficult task of administering correction may be a service of love as the superior strives to show the patience, understanding, hesitancy to condemn, and the forgiveness which Christ showed to Peter after the denial. (Art. 47) For the Church, the Holy Father and our local Ordinary.
14 / Juni That each superior be concerned not only with the material needs of his brothers, but that, above all, he be responsible for their spiritual needs. (Art. 48) For our Congregation, our superiors and vocations to our Congregation.
15 / Juni That each superior will strive to see that all observe the Constitutions and Statutes. (Art. 48) For our country, our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors.
16 / Juni That Mass be offered in each house for the superior general on the anniversary of his election. (Art. 76) For the Superior General on the anniversary of his election (June 16, 1993). For all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
17 / Juni That, as religious, we may live our entire life under the vow of obedience. (Art. 52) For all of our brothers in the missions.
18 / Juni That each superior may also practice obedience; that he may seek out the Lord's will for himself, for his brothers and for the community entrusted to his care, and lead the community to the acceptance of the Lord's will. (Art. 50) For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony. For fidelity to the spirit of our founders.
19 / Juni That, in order to treat his confreres as befits the children of God and with respect for the human person, the superior may listen willingly to them and encourage them to make a personal contribution to the welfare of the Community and the Church. (Art. 50) For the General Councillors on the anniversary of their election (June 19, 1993). For our deceased brothers and benefactors.
20 / Juni That the superior will strive to arrive at a consensus with the local community in matters pertaining to common life and apostolic work. (Art. 50) For fidelity to our charism and our vows, and for the spirit of the resurrection.
21 / Juni That, in those cases in which no consensus can be reached, the superior may decide and command what must be done, after having considered the matter prayerfully and carefully before God. (Art. 50) For the Church, the Holy Father and our local Ordinary. For living and deceased benefactors.
22 / Juni That, by his conduct and his direction of the religious, the superior shall make a special effort to introduce and to strengthen the rule of love among them. (Art. 51) For our Congregation, our superiors, and for vocations to our Congregation.
23 / Juni That the superior be convinced: Whether or not love becomes the genuine foundation of our entire lives and the essential characteristic of our Congregation depends especially on his efforts (Art. 51). For our country, our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors. For all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
24 / Juni That each superior may strive to recognize and to utilize wisely the God-given talents of his confreres, and give them a reasonable amount of freedom in determining the details involved in accomplishing the apostolic works assigned to them. (Art. 49) For the grace to imitate our founders. For our brothers in the missions.
25 / Juni That, in cases where the superior intends specifical­ly to oblige a religious in conscience and under grave obligation in a serious matter, he will clearly command in the name of holy obedience. (Art. 52) For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
26 / Juni That commands in the name of holy obedience, given in writing or attested by two witnesses, will be used only rarely, cautiously and prudently. (Art. 52) For our deceased brothers and benefactors, for the souls in purgatory, and for him who will die first among us.
27 / Juni That each religious will be aware of his right to appeal the decision of his immediate superior to a higher superior, who will be informed of the decision of the immediate superior. (Art. 53) For fidelity to our charism and our religious vows, and for the spirit of resurrection.
28 / Juni That, in case of an appeal, higher superiors will always advise the more immediate superiors of commands and privileges they have extended to members of local houses. (Art. 53) For the Church, our Holy Father and for our local Ordinary.
29 / Juni That the Scriptures may reveal Christ to us as a man of prayer who frequently offered praise and thanks to his Father. (Art. 54) For our Congregation, our superiors, and for vocations to our Congregation.
30 / Juni That we may often recall the grace of baptism, by which we have received the gift of the Spirit who makes us God's sons and enables us to worship the Father in spirit and truth. (Art. 54) For our novices and seminarians, and for the grace to imitate our founders.