Community

They were persevering
In the teaching of the apostles
And in communion,
In the breaking of bread
And in prayers.
A sense of awe was in everyone,
and wonders and signs
occurred through the work of the apostles.
All believers stood together
And they had everything in common;
sold their properties and substances
And they shared them with everyone,
According to each person’s need.
Every day
Were persevering together in the temple
And, breaking bread in homes,
were taking food with gladness
And simplicity of heart,
praising God
And enjoying the favor of all the people.
Meanwhile, the Lord every day
added to the community
those who were saved

Acts of the Apostles 2:42-47

The basis for the whole community building lies in two words, “…stood together…,” as the Acts of the Apostles recounts. The first Christian community described there is the model to which the Magnificat Community looks to form itself, indulging the action of the Holy Spirit working in the heart of each person and in the whole body.

This practical fraternity, interwoven with common prayer, sharing life and spiritual journey, and working for the Kingdom of God, is the model for the Fraternities that make up the Community.

Covenants make themselves custodians of each other, living in mutual submission. And the covenant guards the life of the Community body.