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Meet the Family!
THE PAULINE FAMILY: 10 ways to proclaim Christ!
Fr. Alberione speaks of the bond which links the
various institutions in this way: “You are all bonded by close ties
since all of you are born from the Tabernacle”, that is, from the
Eucharist experience of the Founder whilst in prayer. During this prayer
of adoration Fr. Alberione felt deeply committed to make St. Paul come
alive in the era which he lived. He was fascinated by Paul’s love for
Christ and by his missionary activity.
and communicated this to his spiritual children in the charismatic
legacy which he left them.The Pauline Family’s mission is to spread the
knowledge of the Gospel and the love of Jesus using all the means of
modern media technology, and more generally to address the spiritual
hunger of the modern world in a modern way. Our spirit is one: to live
Jesus Christ, the Divine Master, Way, Truth and Life.
 Disciples of the Divine Master:
In a sense, the Disciples were the
fulfillment of Fr. Alberione's dream.He was convinced that the mission
of the Pauline Family would not be fruitful unless it was sustained by
fervent prayer, especially Eucharistic Adoration. The Sister Disciples
place Eucharistic Adoration, for the Pauline apostolate, at the centre
of their lives. Through their focus on the Eucharist, ministry in many
aspects of priesthood and their liturgical service, they remind the
people of God of what is truly valuable. In their contemplation, they
become still points in the midst of a swirling world focusing their
attention on the Divine Master, the Way, Truth, and Life.
Society of St. Paul:
Like Paul, the priests and brothers, known as
Paulines, are called to preach using the media of social communication.
So that the love of God may reach the heart of every person, they
transform the Word of God, living and active, into television and radio
programmes, books and magazines, internet sites and podcasts, with
generous dedication encouraged by Fr. Alberione’s words: “Your parish is
the world!”
Daughters of St. Paul:
They have the same mission as the Pauline priests
and brothers. Although their works are numerous and include all of the
means of social communication ,the Daughters are probably best known for
their St. Paul Book and Media Centres. by the use of
every available means of communication to spread the
Gospel
and promote the dignity of all peoples.
Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd:
Fr. Alberione founded the Sisters of
Jesus the Good Shepherd to be "mothers and sisters, everyone's friends,
rays of sunshine and joy in the parish." He wanted them to model their
efforts on the early Church's model where women excelled in their
service to the community. The sisters live in small communities and
dedicate themselves to parish pastoral work, to the growth of the life
and growth of the Christian community through evangelisation, catechesis
and liturgical animation.
Sisters of Mary Queen of Apostles:
The Sisters of Mary Queen of Apostles
mission is to aid people in discerning what God expects of them. They
promote vocations to all the religious congregations, orders and
societies in the Church. Their mission to arouse in the heart of people
the desire to serve God and hear his calling voice which often can only
be heard in a tiny whisper.
The
Institute of St. Gabriel the Archangel:
Fr. Alberione invited men and
women while continuing to live in a
secular word to follow the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity
and
obedience. Their lifestyle is that of consecrated persons who, however,
retain their lay status. They bring their intensity and deep love of God
into the workplace, profession, or way of life chosen, becoming in
effect,
“salt and leaven” in society. The Institute takes its name from St.
Gabriel, the Archangel of the Annunciation, and the patron of the
instruments of social communication.
The Institute of Mary of the Annunciation:
Lay women in the Church who
profess vows of chastity, poverty and
obedience, announcing Jesus in the spirit of St. Paul. They remain
within the sphere of their homes and workplaces. Their life is modelled
on Mary of Nazareth, Virgin of the Annunciation. She shows that within
the events of ordinary daily life she heeded the call of the Holy Spirit
to be the
Mother of God. The ways and means of the mission are varied and
diverse as the environment in which they live and work, the needs of the
people and the circumstances of each person.
Pauline Co-operators:
Aware of their Christian vocation the
Co-operators are men and women of all ages who have received from God
their specific lay identity: "the world as the place for their vocation
in the Church". Because of their presence, the mission of the Pauline
Family reaches many different places and environments. They are called
to carry out the Pauline mission in all its expressions. Some of these
include: editing, distribution of books, promoting Gospel study days and
weeks for the study of the bible; involvement in parish and diocesan
pastoral initiatives, particularly catechesis as well as helping sustain
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration and involvement in liturgical animation.
The Institute of St. Gabriel the Archangel:
Fr. Alberione invited men and women while continuing to live in a secular word to
follow the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience.
Their lifestyle is that of consecrated persons who, however, retain
their lay status. They bring their intensity and deep love of God into
the workplace, profession, or way of life chosen, becoming in effect,
“salt and leaven” in society. The Institute takes its name from St.
Gabriel, the Archangel of the Annunciation, and the patron of the
instruments of social communication.
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