What is FIAT Spirituality?
Fiat Spirituality is a full and openhearted
response to God's plan for the redemption of mankind. Rooted in Mary's humble
surrender to God's will, it emphasizes the idea of spreading the joy of the
Gospel to others. It does this through a network of small prayer groups which
encourage committed individuals to take apostolic initiatives in spreading the
good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
It is essentially a spirituality born out of a deep awareness of the unity
between the Holy Spirit and Mary. The word FIAT itself is from the Latin,
literally meaning "Be it done;" it is the 'yes'' of Mary at the Annunciation -
"Be it done unto me according to Thy word." When that humble surrender was made
the Holy Spirit filled Mary with Divine Life. So it is with us, as we imitate
Mary's humility, we too become totally open to God's plan for our life. Jesus
was born of that surrender, and the world is saved by it. The secret of
Pentecost is the joy of the Holy Spirit coming down upon us all.
WHAT IS THE AIM OF FIAT?
To be at the service of Christ in transforming passive Christians into joyful,
active Christians in a well balanced life: interiorly, through liturgical and
sacramental participation and exteriorly, through joyful service. We call them
FIAT INITIATIVES. Pray everyday for the joy of Jesus in carrying out His great
design in us and through us. Sister Teresa once wrote "you can tell how much you
love God, by the way you love your neighbor in need."
WHAT IS NEEDED?
There are many who follow Jesus, but few who become true disciples opening
themselves totally as Mary did to follow the Divine plan for the salvation of
the whole world. Even among believers there is a lack of initiative in carrying
out God's plan. In some there is also a cynicism and a skepticism that stifles
all resolve and action to advance God's kingdom. When serious problems arise few
have the moral courage to tackle them and fewer still have the will to persevere
in the work of redemption. Dorothy Day is quoted, "The early Christians started
with the works of mercy - feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, clothing
the naked...that all the works are within the reach of all is understood. But
that we should take part in some of them is a matter of duty imposed by the
natural and Divine Law." She called it the duty of delight. Joy follows love and
service.