TEAMS OF OUR LADY IS...
An international movement of married couples
whose purposes in the Movement and in Team life are:
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growth in the
spiritual life of the couple and family through a program of prayer
and study |
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growth in communication
between husband and wife with a developing intimacy through shared
prayer and regular in-depth talks |
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a way of life
designed to make their Christian faith a daily living experience |
Each Team is made up of 5 to 7 couples and a Spiritual
Counselor.
The movement does not impose a particular type of
spirituality on its members, but Teams couples agree to practice
a spiritual direction that includes:
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daily individual,
couple, and family prayer |
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regular reading
and reflection on sacred scripture |
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a monthly husband
and wife discussion of family and spiritual matters |
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an individual
"rule of life" for personal improvement |
GETTING STARTED IN TEAMS OF OUR LADY
How does a Team get started? Interested couples
often hear about Teams through those already involved, or from
parish bulletin announcements and other media used to publicize
the movement. The local Teams movement conducts regular Information
Meetings to provide detailed information, answer questions, and place
interested couples in a Team.
HISTORY OF THE MOVEMENT
The Teams of Our Lady movement was chartered in 1947
in France and has spread worldwide. In the United States since
1958, the movement continues to grow throughout this country.
Teams of Our Lady is an international lay movement officially recognized
by the Holy See as a lay institute under the Pontifical Council for
the Laity. The Teams of Our Lady are under the patronage of the
Blessed Mother. Her canticle of joy, the Magnificat,
is the daily prayer of the Teams.