Extended Council 2008

We believe in the Holy Trinity, the source of our fraternal life;

We believe in Jesus Christ, who loves us unconditionally;

We believe that now is the time to revitalise our life ad our mission through a passionate love for Jesus Christ;

We believe that the Spirit is still at work;

We believe that we have been called to work for His will, living together in a spirit of minority, truthfulness and understanding;

We believe that communion taken together is the best expression of the charismatic missionary identity;

We believe that people are the true wealth of an institution, and that any new vocation calls for a refoundation;

We believe that, like Abraham, we should live
itinerantly and sacrifice "worldly things" if we wish to live true to the Creator;

We believe that internationalism, experienced within a spirituality of communion is advantageous for the mission;

We believe that the mission is not solely about apostolic activities, but is also fulfilled in "passivity": Jesus on the Cross, while being able to do nothing, was just as much a missionary as when he was walking the streets of Palestine;

We believe that collaboration with the Franciscan Family and other members of God's people is a requirement for our charismatic spirituality;

We believe that we a living in a time of Visitation. Like Mary, we have been called to spread the Good News. We are living in a time of salvation. Do not be afraid! Because God always performs miracles among the most humble of His people.