Why a Rule of Life? One characteristic of a Religious Community is that there is a shared way of life that bind us together. This can look very different. From the solemn permanence of a Benedictine Monastery to the missionary commitment of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and from the strict isolation of Athonite Hermits to the embedded witness of Franciscan Tertiaries. These are old and odd names that give testimony to how the Holy Spirit has called people to Jesus – often in response to a decline in godliness of secular society or the church, or both – since […]
We love telling the stories of what Jesus has done, and continues to do! As you read or listen to the testimonies below, I invite you to do so with this prayer in your hearts: “Jesus, I believe that You are the same yesterday, today and forever and that You make no distinction between persons. Reveal Yourself to me through Your Holy Spirit as who You Are”. All testimonies are shared with permission. [Please check back soon – we are formatting our list of testimonies for the web]
Here in South Africa, the OSL began its work after the second world war as one of its members, the Rev’d Edward Winckley DD. OSL., came to South Africa from England as a railway chaplain. Three years later he established a healing ministry in Kearsney in KZN, where people would come and stay for a while, be seen by doctors if needed, but primarily to receive, every day, the laying on of hands and prayer in the name of Jesus. The testimonies of miraculous healing from this ministry are well documented and wonderful! The work at Kearsney changed over time […]
What is the OSL? The Order of Saint Luke is a Christ-centered, international and inter-denominational healing ministry comprised of clergy and laity who belong to healing communities (both in person and on-line). Members share in fellowship and learning to receive and grow in the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God the Father. As we are being healed through Jesus Christ, we are also being trained to offer prayer in our communities and beyond. This is our focused mission and ministry. We welcome Christians from all churches to join with […]
Why a Rule of Life?
Why a Rule of Life? One characteristic of a Religious Community is that there is a shared way of life that bind us together. This can look very different. From the solemn permanence of a Benedictine Monastery to the missionary commitment of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and from the strict isolation of Athonite Hermits to the embedded witness of Franciscan Tertiaries. These are old and odd names that give testimony to how the Holy Spirit has called people to Jesus – often in response to a decline in godliness of secular society or the church, or both – since […]
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We love telling the stories of what Jesus has done, and continues to do! As you read or listen to the testimonies below, I invite you to do so with this prayer in your hearts: “Jesus, I believe that You are the same yesterday, today and forever and that You make no distinction between persons. Reveal Yourself to me through Your Holy Spirit as who You Are”. All testimonies are shared with permission. [Please check back soon – we are formatting our list of testimonies for the web]
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Here in South Africa, the OSL began its work after the second world war as one of its members, the Rev’d Edward Winckley DD. OSL., came to South Africa from England as a railway chaplain. Three years later he established a healing ministry in Kearsney in KZN, where people would come and stay for a while, be seen by doctors if needed, but primarily to receive, every day, the laying on of hands and prayer in the name of Jesus. The testimonies of miraculous healing from this ministry are well documented and wonderful! The work at Kearsney changed over time […]
Read MoreWhat is the OSL?
What is the OSL? The Order of Saint Luke is a Christ-centered, international and inter-denominational healing ministry comprised of clergy and laity who belong to healing communities (both in person and on-line). Members share in fellowship and learning to receive and grow in the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God the Father. As we are being healed through Jesus Christ, we are also being trained to offer prayer in our communities and beyond. This is our focused mission and ministry. We welcome Christians from all churches to join with […]
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