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Ecumenical OPD Brothers and Sisters: Evidence of a Divine Plan
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Evidence of a Divine Plan. Our walk in the desert is over! After eight years of living the life of Love, we commit to reaching the next stage in our evolution! Please see the attached letter from our presiding minister and bishop. The text of the letter can be found below the image. Our June 2012 annual meeting will be of great value and importance to our path towards resurrection! Br John M, OPD. May 21, 2012. Brothers and Sisters,. Tomas Martin Bell, OpD. Posted by OPD Community.
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Ecumenical OPD Brothers and Sisters: NO PRAYER IS EVER LOST
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Thursday, September 20, 2012. NO PRAYER IS EVER LOST. Vatican City, 12 September 2012 (VIS) - During his general audience, held this morning in the Paul VI Hall, Benedict XVI focused his catechesis on prayer in the second part of the Book of Revelation in which, he noted, attention moves from the interior life of the Church "to the entire world, because the Church advances through history and is a part thereof". The Holy Father went on: "How can we progress in this Christian interpretation of reality?
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Ecumenical OPD Brothers and Sisters: December 2010
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Friday, December 31, 2010. Have a Blessed New Year. The Ecumenical OPD Community wishes peace and joy to all people of good will. May your new year be blessed and may your dreams come true in this new year. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the. Posted by OPD Community. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). The Idea of the Ecumenical Brothers and Sisters. God is not a Bully.
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Ecumenical OPD Brothers and Sisters: March 2007
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Friday, March 9, 2007. What denomination is the OPD? We belive in the Love that. Because the faith in Christ and the Gospel guides us, the OPD has chosen to be an Ecumenical group. We have no denomination. Anyone who believes that the love of God can be avalable to all who seek it is welcomed into our community. The OPD does not teach doctrine, nor does it ask it members to profess belief in any doctrine as a condition of membership. Careful not to impose the requirements of our individual disciplines an...
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Ecumenical OPD Brothers and Sisters: Jesus, ecumenism, and the Ecumenical Brothers and Sisters
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Jesus, ecumenism, and the Ecumenical Brothers and Sisters. Jesus doesn't gather slaves; he sets them free. I wish to post a few thoughts in response to some questions I have received concerning why I have chosen the particular sites listed. (The list changes periodically). Asks Jesus in the Gospel of John. Many other faiths have the same core beliefs of Christianity but they communicate those beliefs in a different. But you should be careful not to denounce any great faith that is bringing peace and love...
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Ecumenical OPD Brothers and Sisters: Doctrinal Statements
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Because Christ and the Gospel guide us, the OPD has chosen to be an Ecumenical group. We have no denomination. Anyone who believes that the love of God can be available to all who seek it is welcomed into our community. The OPD does not teach doctrine, nor does it ask it members to profess belief in any doctrine as a condition of membership. It's beautiful to see members share traditions with such love and acceptance. Your Personal Doctrinal Beliefs. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). The Idea of the Ecumenical...
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Ecumenical OPD Brothers and Sisters: Statement on Clergy Sexual Abuse
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Statement on Clergy Sexual Abuse. Below is our bishop's statement released last May concerning this dreadful topic. May 6, 2010. How is it possible that bishops continue to cover up abuse? Why, after reporting my abuse do the clergy and bishops continue to reject me? Should I remain in the Roman Catholic Church at all or should I free myself from the abuse and oppression I have experienced in this community? Can you name a bishop in the Roman Church who will? With hope for the future, I am,. Founders, Co...
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Ecumenical OPD Brothers and Sisters: LGBT Support
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The Ecumenical OPD Community prays for an end to discrimination of any kind. We believe that Love knows no bounds and that LGBT brothers and sisters are a beautiful ray of light in the rainbow of life. The excerpt below is taken from a day of recollection talk of Bishop Tomas Martin, OPD in 2009. We believe the text communicates our thoughts on sexual morality in the community. The bishop ministered to LGBT youth aged 18-25 from 2004 to 2009). How have you dealt with your own sexuality? Bishop John Shelb...
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