Let’s face it. Marriage is hard
work. Often couples find they are living in a social climate where
forces and stresses are at work that can undermine both their marriage
and their faith. But whether a couple is newlywed, raising a
family, or “empty nesting”, the call to grow together in love is ever
present. Through the Teams of Our Lady (TOOL) movement couples
have found a way to meet their desire for growth in love and faith.
A team is a group of five to seven
couples that have decided to join together to find support in their
efforts to lead Gospel lives. The team meets once a month, in each
other’s homes, for a simple meal and in a spirit of friendship share
their experiences of the previous month. After dinner, the mood
becomes spiritual as the team reflects on scripture and prays.
Finally, they discuss study material on married life and faith. The team
meeting is truly a unique gathering – lively and enjoyable, yet
structured and meaningful.
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
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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 rather 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
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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.
"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; and my spirit exults in God my Savior.
Because he has looked upon his lowly handmaid;
behold, from this day forward all ages will call me blessed." (Luke 1: 46 - 48)
Address to the Teams of Our Lady
ADDRESS OF JOHN PAUL II TO THE TEAMS OF OUR LADY
ON THE SPIRITUALITY OF THE CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE.
Monday, 20 January 2003.
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Contact Information
Teams of Our Lady - USA
Administrative Offices
P. O. Box 1543
Westport, MA 02790-0692
info@teamsofourlady.org
International Site
Teams of Our Lady International
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