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About the Redemptorists
at St Patrick's
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History
The Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, known as The Redemptorists,
were founded in Naples in 1732 by St Alphonsus Liguori. The
Redemptorists spread beyond Italy due to the efforts of St Clement
Mary Hofbauer, and are now present all over the world.
Redemptorist Mission
The purpose, or mission, of the Redemptorists, is to proclaim
Plentiful Redemption. That is to say, Redemptorists believe
that the Gospel is Good News of liberation and mercy. Redemptorists
live in community, sharing life, prayer and work, and are energetic
in proclaiming the Redemption they live.
Traditional work
Redemptorists are well known for preaching Parish Missions.
This means visiting Catholic homes, talking with people and
praying with people; and then gathering people together for
the 'preached week' of the Mission – a time of challenge,
renewal and strengthening. Redemptorists also give retreats
– helping Christians recharge their spiritual batteries.
Redemptorists worldwide are engaged in Publications: proclaiming
the generous mercy of God through the written word, helping
people with a wide variety of pastoral books, leaflets and booklets.
New work
Redemptorists are always seeking new ways of bringing the Good
News of Jesus Christ to others. Examples of this commitment
may be found in the UK, the 'London Province' of the Redemptorists.
Mission Development communities can be found in Middlesbrough,
in the John Paul Centre, and in St Patrick's, Edinburgh. Though
the work may vary, the underlying principles remain the same:
In Jesus Christ there is mercy and fullness of Redemption. |
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