What about the of the three Fs of discerning a charism? How does obedience measure up to these criteria? The first F is feelings. So there is a connection between obedience and serving others. Sisters in the Missionaries of Charity find themselves serving people in the worst imaginable situations, probably not because it is pleasant or easy, but it is the fruit of obedience, to their superiors directly, but ultimately to God. It is undoubtedly true that many religious would not have chosen the life work that they find themselves doing under the vow of obedience. I think a case can be made for this also. What about the characteristic of a charism that says that a charism is not given to us for ourselves but to be used in service of others. Therefore, it seems logical that those that are have a gifting from the Holy Spirit to be able to accept and thrive under this vow.
In addition, religious strive to recognize all the circumstances and events of life, from the mundane to the most sublime, as a gift from their Providential Father.”Ĭertainly not everyone is called to the type of obedience that is practiced in religious life. In vowing obedience, religious are given a clear-cut guide to knowing God’s will, for it is revealed through the directives of one’s religious superiors. “Obedience is very freeing and when it is lived out joyfully, generously, and promptly, it leads to profound holiness. In love, obedience is sweet and the cross becomes light when it is carried with and for Jesus.” “Obedience” by Alfred Agache 1902 Christ clearly shows through his teachings and actions that obedience is crucifying, yet this is the mark of a true disciple for we are all called to take up our cross and follow Christ. In his agony in the Garden, Jesus lovingly prayed to the Father, ‘Not my will, but yours be done.’ Scripture records that Jesus learned obedience through what He suffered. “Obedience is the essence of the Christian life – and even more radically of Religious life – because it allows one to more closely imitate Christ. The following quotes come from their website. One example is the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Witchita (IHM). In fact, it says no one knows how many charisms there are. Though obedience does not show up on most lists of charisms of the Holy spirit, some religious orders talk about obedience as a charism or part of their charism. Is there a charism of obedience? The Called and Gifted workshop suggests that there are many charisms that are not covered in the printed materials.
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