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Life of a Marist Brother: The Construction of Religious Profession

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  • Jhercah G. Banal

    (Notre Dame of Marbel University – Integrated Basic Education Department Senior High School, Brgy. Sto. Niño, City of Koronadal , 9506 South Cotabato, Philippines)

  • Justine T. Bercades

    (Notre Dame of Marbel University – Integrated Basic Education Department Senior High School, Brgy. Sto. Niño, City of Koronadal , 9506 South Cotabato, Philippines)

  • Joevie L .Celis

    (Notre Dame of Marbel University – Integrated Basic Education Department Senior High School, Brgy. Sto. Niño, City of Koronadal , 9506 South Cotabato, Philippines)

  • Carla S. Lagasca

    (Notre Dame of Marbel University – Integrated Basic Education Department Senior High School, Brgy. Sto. Niño, City of Koronadal , 9506 South Cotabato, Philippines)

  • Krizza B. Tayco

    (Notre Dame of Marbel University – Integrated Basic Education Department Senior High School, Brgy. Sto. Niño, City of Koronadal , 9506 South Cotabato, Philippines)

  • Ezequiel D. Quijano

    (Notre Dame of Marbel University – Integrated Basic Education Department Senior High School, Brgy. Sto. Niño, City of Koronadal , 9506 South Cotabato, Philippines)

Abstract

The life of a Marist Brother has always been a mystery. The main purpose of this study was to determine the motivations, struggles, and coping mechanisms used by a Marist Brother in his religious profession. The study implored a qualitative method using a biographical qualitative design as its research design. A semi-structured interview guide following the interview protocol refinement of Montoya (2016) was used to gather the data. Cresswell’s thematic analysis was used for the data analysis. The results revealed that the motivation of a Marist Brother involved heeding the calling of God. Further, the Marist Brother dealt with problems such that of temptations and a lack of career fulfillment, which can lead to moral failure and a loss of enthusiasm for their area of work. The Marist Brother’s contact with children and young people, as well as their religious authority, provided coping mechanisms to continue their religious careers. To put light on its importance, the Marist Brother prefects the notion that living with a religious profession help illuminate the calling for more religious to partake in service of God and humanity.

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  • Jhercah G. Banal & Justine T. Bercades & Joevie L .Celis & Carla S. Lagasca & Krizza B. Tayco & Ezequiel D. Quijano, 2023. "Life of a Marist Brother: The Construction of Religious Profession," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(6), pages 1244-1249, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:6:p:1244-1249
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