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Little Brothers and Sisters of the Eucharist Handbook THE WAY The way which the fraternities travel cannot be limited by regulations, rules or statutes. The char ism of Brother Charles and what we experience in the fraternities helps us to discover in practice where the Lord is leading us. The pages that follow should be interpreted with this in mind. The Fraternity The fraternity is not simply a means for reaching personal perfection. What it really does is provide a setting for us to hear God’s voice.  It is the setting in which for each of us the drama of the Gospel comes down to earth.  And so it is a genuine community of the Church. It is a community of brothers and sisters, a place where each person feels recognized and accepted just as they are, where differences are respected and welcomed.  It is the place of sharing and openness to one another, where true friendship comes to be realized. But to live in fraternity means especially that we bind ourselves to one another.  Each must feel responsible for all. While the fraternity should be concerned for each person who wants to Join, it must be clear nevertheless, that we are taking on a commitment to each other, which makes demands.  A fraternity cannot achieve its purpose unless the members bind themselves to it in some stable fashion. The fraternity is a community of the Church, a place where Jesus meets us.  Like the disciples at Emmaus, sharing our cares and sharing the Word and the Eucharist, we discover the ever active presence of the risen Jesus, the savior of the world. The fraternity gives us the opportunity to learn together how to pray.  In the light of the gospel truths we challenge each other with courage and gentleness, to discover the Lord’s call.  In this way the fraternity helps us to experience the variety of God’s gifts among our brothers and sisters and opens us up to a universal family. Size of Fraternity A fraternity usually consists of six to eight persons. When it has more than eight members a fraternity is in danger of losing the intimacy which is essential to it. Frequency of Meetings Regular meetings are the basis of fraternity life. Meetings should take place not less than once a month.