“From the Fundamental Constitution to the Common Life”. Bro Germán Correa, OP, has presented proposals for the Book of Constitutions and Ordinations.
In the Order of Preachers’ journey together, we friars have the opportunity to present our proposals to the General Chapter. The next General Chapter will be held in Cracow (Poland) in July of this year. The following proposal has been presented as a reflection on our common life.
Germán Correa, OP, a son of the Province of San Luis Bertrán in Colombia, has prepared a document, entitled “From the Fundamental Constitution to the Common Life,” in which he argues that, after having carefully studied the first two numbers of the Book of the Constitutions and Ordinations of the Friars of the Order of Preachers (LCO), it would be necessary to “polish some of its expressions, and even some lines.” The document requires careful reading. It is therefore published in PDF for those who wish to contribute to this reflection.
In the document, Bro Germán presents four propositions, under the following titles:
- “Conventual Life, the Basis of Preaching;”
- “In Our Order, Life, Like the Mission, Is a Participation in That of the Apostles;”
- “Apostolic Life: Giving to Others What Has Been Contemplated;”
- “What the Rule of St. Augustine Embraces.”
For suggestions, please contact Bro Germán at the address provided in the document.
