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.