Rule of Life and Charism

Charism 

To Pray To Listen To Serve

At the heart and core of St. Josephs Poustinia's Charism is the profound devotion to the Holy Eucharist and the Holy Face of Jesus devotion from which springs the three principles,

Prayer, Listening, and Service.

Pray: To pray for my own salvation, the salvation of the world, and particularly for our Priests, Parish and the community that God has blessed me with.

Listening: To practice empathetic and attentive listening, tuning into the needs, concerns, and hopes of those we encounter, so that we may better understand and support them.

Service: To humbly serve as instruments of God's love and mercy, responding to the needs of our community by offering practical assistance, care, and compassion, especially to those who are most vulnerable and marginalised.

Rule of Life

based on the principles of St. Benedict

1.   Love and serve God above all

2.   Seek to live a life of balance, moderation, and harmony

3.   Practice humility and constantly strive for self-improvement

4.   Seek guidance and advice from those with wisdom and experience

5.   Cultivate a spirit of generosity towards others

6.   Practice patience and forgiveness towards those who wrong you

7.   Show hospitality and kindness to all whom you encounter

8.   Work diligently and faithfully at whatever tasks are given to you

9.   Avoid idle talk and gossip, and strive to keep your heart and mind pure

10. Respect the property and possessions of others

11. Follow a routine of prayer, study and work, in order to cultivate discipline

12. Adopt a spirit of cheerfulness, gratitude and hope, even in the face of difficulties