Sub titles of the articles of the Constitutions
Article. Sub title.
1. The Christological basis of the Christian life.
2. The vocation to the Christian life.
3. The charism of the Founder.
4. Josephite style of religious life. 3 important themes.
5. The apostolate.
5-1. Priestly ministry and the mission ad gentes are also our apostolate.
5-2. Alienation of schools. Handing over of our schools.
6. The Constitutions remain a sure guide in our own day.
7. A clerical institute of pontifical right
7-1. Regionalisation.
7-2. The religious habit.
7-3. Future mergers.
8. A theological introduction to part 2.
9. Theology. The Trinitarian,Christological and Ecclesial dimensions of our
community life.
10. The Founder. Religious family (Family spirit)
11. The theology of community life.
12. Order and discipline of community life.
13. The religious house.
13-1. Establishment of a new house.
14. The practical details of community life.
15. The penitential character of religious observance.
16. The theology of the vows.
16-1. Simple vows.
17. The vow of chastity.
17-1. Obligations undertaken by the vow of chastity.
18. Theology of the vow of poverty.
18-1 a) Renunciation of administration of personal wealth.
18-1 b) A valid will to be made before 1st profession.
18-1 c) Permission needed to change administration of personal wealth.
18-1 d) Permission of superiors needed before use of material goods.
18-2. The spirit of poverty.
18-3. A solemn vow of poverty.
19. The ecclesiological significance of our vow of poverty.
19-1. Simplicity in community furnishings.
19-2. Allowances for confreres.
20. Detachment and the spirit of the Founder. Politesse du coeur.
20-1. Each confrere bound by the law of work.
20-2. Detachment/Scripture.
21. A real preference for the poor.
21-1. Communities must help the poor.
21-2. The wider Josephite family and love for the poor.
22. The Christological dimension of the vow of obedience.
23. The Josephite dimension of our vow of obedience.
23-1. The legal obligation of the vow of obedience.
24. More Josephite characteristics of our vow of obedience.
24-1. Permissions.
24-2. Filial respect and affection.
25. Authority. The role of superiors.
25-1. Co-responsibility.
25-2. Obedience. The role of superiors.
26. Josephite characteristics of obedience. The life of the school.
27. Theological reflection on liturgy and worship in the Church.
27-1. Community prayer a sign of supernatural brotherhood.
27-2. Community mass.
27-3. Community prayer. The Liturgy of the Hours.
28. The link between community prayer and private prayer.
29. Community prayer life amidst the demands of the apostolate.
29-1. Confreres and the sacrament of penance.
29-2. Suggestions for para liturgies and special celebrations.
29-3. Presiding over community celebrations.
29-4. Sources of individual prayer life of confreres.
29-5. The annual retreat, monthly retreat, conferences.
29-6. A life inspired by scripture reading and prayer.
29-7. Devotion to Mary, the Mother of God.
30. Theological introduction to Chapter IV on the apostolate.
30-1. Practical ways of living out the theology of the apostolate.
30-2. Each member required to devote himself to the common apostolate.
31. Inter-regional collaboration.
32. Total education.
32-1. Confreres may teach other subjects as well as Religious Education.
32-2. True education.
32-3. Some directives on true education.
32-4. Teacher concerned with the general welfare of all.
33. A labour of love.