Of The Rule for the Hermitage and the Cell

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The Rule for the Hermitage and the Cell describes the life of the Association of the Daughters of the Most Holy Redeemer. Through obedience to it a unity is gained even through the diversity of situations. The members of the Association live as apostolic hermits in the world. They support themselves or work to gain their livelihood and are able with the guidance of the Rector Major to adapt the Rule for the Hermitage and the Cell to suit their unique circumstances. Thus the Association has a place for all who wish to give themselves to Christ, either old or young, widows or the infirm. Each listening to the call of Christ “Si vis esse perfectus...veni” -If you wish to be perfect......come follow me.

Our rule consists of a brief introduction to the Hermitage as our desert place and the Cell, the image of the soul. Then follow the seven chapters:

Chapter One – of Obedience

Chapter Two – of Prayer

Chapter Three – of Poverty
Chapter Four – of Chastity
Chapter Five – of Solitude and Silence
Chapter Six – of Askesis

Chapter Seven – of Mary and Visitation

Each chapter, after a brief introduction to the topic, is divided into two halves. The first treats of the Hermitage. This gives the spirit of the eremitical community life and lays out the general rules for observance. The second treats of the Cell. It gives personal application to the subject of the rule and provides spiritual guidelines to help in the growth of the soul.

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