I just did a lazy internet search - with a little GPT. It's easy to find information on the following:MaxPC wrote: ↑Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:23 amRespectfully, JayP this assumption is incorrect. Charisms do exist formally in the Church and are not assigned Ordinaries nor are they always communities and organisations.JayP wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:10 pm Live ur life as you choose. Just do not confuse readers here. There is no such formal thing as a Plain Catholic. There are Catholics, and I suppose some Catholics choose a plain lifestyle. But you just really should not put the words together implying they have meaning.
Parishioners who are Lay Benedictines, Lay Carmelites, Lay Dominicans, etc. attend local parishes that are in local dioceses yet follow those charisms privately. Plain Catholics likewise are a formal charism similar to those above but we are less well known simply because we live in rural areas and indeed, we do exist. You can learn more about lay charisms such as those mentioned above with a lazy internet search. By the way, Pope John Paul II was a Lay Carmelite. Not many people knew that either.
It also says this:1. Lay Benedictines (Benedictine Oblates):
- Lay Benedictines are typically called "Oblates." They are associated with a particular Benedictine monastery and commit to living the Rule of St. Benedict in their daily lives.
- For more information, you can visit the International Benedictine Oblates website or contact a local Benedictine monastery.
2. Lay Carmelites (Secular Carmelites):
- Lay Carmelites are members of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) or the Third Order of Carmel (TOC). They follow the spirituality of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross.
- Information can be found on the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) website or the Lay Carmelites (TOC) website.
3. Lay Dominicans (Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic):
- Lay Dominicans are members of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, also known as the Third Order of St. Dominic. They follow the charism of preaching and teaching of the Dominican Order.
- For more details, visit the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic website or contact a local Dominican priory.
It's extremely easy to find information on any of the lay movements mentioned above by searching official Catholic sites. Where can I find similar information about Plain Catholics?These orders and congregations are formally recognized by the Church, usually through a process that involves approval by the Holy See or a local bishop. This recognition is important as it ensures that the group's charism and activities are in line with the teachings and discipline of the Catholic Church.