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The Missionaries of the Poor are always seeking men who wish to answer Our
Lord’s invitation to serve the poor. Members of the Missionaries of the Poor
take four vows: (1) poverty, (2) chastity, (3) obedience and (4) free service to
the least. To learn more about the life of the order, simply contact us. M.O.P.
FORMATION As you begin the journey of discerning your vocation, be assured that
you are not left to yourself. The Missionaries of the Poor provides a
comprehensive formation program that includes the opportunity to experience the
life of brotherhood, a rigorous theological and spiritual training program and
years of hands-on experience in our work. This formation consists of five
stages: 1. Aspirancy (6 months to 1 year): New vocations begin with one year of
introduction to the life and work of the Missionaries of the Poor. This period
of formation takes place at the MOP mission in your home country. The goal of
this period is simply to assist you in discerning whether God is calling you to
serve Him with us. 2. Postulancy (6 months): Formation continues as you continue
to test your vocation to religious life. If you grow in your conviction that the
religious life is in fact God’s will for you, postulancy ends and you remove to
the Institute’s headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica to continue formation. 3.
Novitiate (2 years): The first year (canonical) of the Novitiate emphasizes
prayer and contemplation and includes a 40 day retreat. The second year
(apostolical) emphasizes the work or apostolate of the Missionaries of the Poor.
4. Juniorate (6 years): At the end of the Novitiate, temporary vows of six years
is made. During these three years, brothers in formation continue to grow in the
knowledge of the mission and works of the Institute. 5. Seniorate (life): With
the approval of the Institute, brothers in formation may be admitted to
perpetual profession, that is, vows for lifetime service. DID YOU KNOW? MOP
formation includes a comprehensive program in theological and biblical studies?
Brothers receive over 5 years of college-level instruction in every area of
basic skills, spirituality, prayer, philosophy and theology needed for the life
of a Missionary of the Poor.
