The Fellowship of St. Columbanus

 Dear readers, We have been working on our constitution and canons as we are able for several months now, and while we are still having conversations with trusted advisors and mentors about them, we have decided that it is a good time to publish a draft of our founding principles in order to get feedback. Please note that this document is not final. The purpose of publishing it at this point is to hear more perspectives as we continue to refine our vision. Any insight or wisdom that you have to share with us is appreciated, and we will take it under prayerful consideration. In the name of Christ, The Fellowship of St. Columbanus Constitution and Mission: Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! (Ps. 133:1) So begins the one hundred and thirty-third psalm in the Authorized Version. It is the purpose of this community to embody this blessing by the communion of lay oblates (and hopefully one day also consecrated members),

The Argument: During a forgettable church service, the soon-to-be pilgrim notices the shoes of the Prophet,  and by way of small talk, notes how far a distance the Prophet has traveled.  Being convicted by the gaze of the Prophet, the pilgrim begins to turn away,  but is reassured and called onto the pilgrimage through the desert.  Beginning at the edge of the Unreal City at the feet of the Tree of David,  the Prophet leads the pilgrim in the direction pointed by the root of the tree.  During the first week of traveling, the pilgrim has second thoughts about the journey,  but is convicted by the Prophet and repents. The pilgrim then meets Jeremiah,  who leads the pilgrim to a secret chapel, illuminated from the inside by the Servant of God (Malachi),  and John the Baptist. The pilgrim is convicted further and sent out to wash in the waters of the river.  This cleansing is so potent that the pilgrim passes out and is carried and laid onto the altar of the Lord.  The pilgr