Family Formation - Communicating our Faith How to evangelize effectively - Feb 2013 0. The Journey Begins 8. The Samaritan woman The story of the Samaritan woman in John 4 is the icon of the charism of the Apostles of the Interior Life. She teaches us much about the fascinating, transforming encounter with Jesus. 6. The Prophetic Office The Prophetic office is the second of the offices that we receive in baptism. 5. The Priestly Offfice In baptism, we receive the threefold offices of priest, prophet and king. 4. AVI Charism - Mystical Aspect Every charism can be described by three aspects: 1. The Mystical Aspect - God's invitation 2. The Ascetical Aspect - our response where He transforms us 3. The Apostolic Aspect - the fruit that comes from our union with God 3. Our Charism What is the Charism of the Apostles of Interior Life? 2. A Charism What is a charism? Why does God give to his Church different charisms? sr. Debbie 1. The Call The Call 9. AVI Charism - Apostolic Aspect Every charism can be described by three aspects: 1. The Mystical Aspect - God's invitation 2. The Ascetical Aspect - our response where He transforms us 3. The Apostolic Aspect - the fruit that comes from our union with God 7. The Ascetical Aspect Every charism can be described by three aspects: 1. The Mystical Aspect - God's invitation 2. The Ascetical Aspect - our response where He transforms us 3. The Apostolic Aspect - the fruit that comes from our union with God 12. Intellect We are all made to know and desire the truth. Our intellect is the faculty of our soul that allows us to do this. 10. Promises for the AVI Family 11. Promises II - How is the AVI Charism lived out by laity? 9. History of the AVI Family How did the Family come to be?