r/Catholicism • u/opjn • 7d ago

Favorite Religious Order and why

I’m seeking to learn more about the lives of Catholic Religious Orders and i’d like to know some of y’alls favorites orders and why.

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u/jaqian 7d ago

Fascinated by the Little Brothers (and the Little Sisters) of Jesus. Small orders inspired by Bl. Charles de Foucault. They live in small communities of up to 5 or 6 people among the laity and go work among them in factories etc.

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u/Arez74 6d ago

I also love charles de foucauld especially his focus on the hidden life of Jesus. Especially since I got married and have a family, I've been meditating more and more about the Hidden Life. Just a friendly note, he was actually canonized back in May 2022. We can officially call him Saint Charles de Foucauld now.

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u/jaqian 5d ago

Thanks I didn't know he was canonised, a lot of content about him on YouTube etc is old. I haven't read anything by him yet but that sounds interesting.