Sons and Daughters of the LAMB
of the Immaculate Conception,
Apostolate of Mercy

Houses of Mercy/Oratory

• Spiritual foundation is the 9 Directives from Heaven, within the teachings of the Catholic Church.

• Each individual house or oratory will be dedicated to a specific Catholic Saint and Consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  Conforming to the 9 Directives from Heaven, within the teachings of the Catholic Church.

• To offer oneself as a Benedictine Oblate - promising Stability of Heart- This promise expresses the Oblate's commitment to a particular monastic community.  Stability of heart reaffirms the basic promise of conversion made at Baptism.  Fidelity to the Spirit of Monastic Life - This promise expresses a commitment to live a life of spirituality, piety and balance.  Obedience to the Will of God - This is a promise to grow in discernment of God's Will through prayer, spiritual direction and faithfulness to one's religious traditions.  Obedience is not a series of acts grudgingly done, but the response of a willing heart in service to God.  Oblate duties are: praying the Liturgy of the Hours, regularly reading the Rule of St. Benedict, practicing lectio divina, being faithful to the sacraments (or other religious practices) and cultivating a sense of God's presence in daily living.  (Saint Meinrad Archabbey)

• A willingness to read and learn the Divine Will of God through the writings of Servant of God Luisa Piccarreta (1865-1947) also known as “Little Daughter of the Divine Will.”

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“Saint Benedict writes that every home must have a place set aside for prayer. The same is certainly true in our homes...the oratory is a place where God’s presence is focused. (Fr. Brune, OSB — 2010)

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House Of Mercy Locations