The Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch
An Invitation
The Ribbon & The Cross Is An Invitation To Become Part Of A Ministry
An Invitation Not Recognition
When you become part of the Order of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, you become part of a ministry. The Order is not a club that you join. It is not a secular status symbol for recognition. The Cross and the Ribbon that Order supporters wear is an invitation to become part of a ministry. It serves as an invitation to share with one another in the greatness of Christ by giving in a manner that is unconditional and quiet. Supporting the Order’s projects, Archdiocese Departments and numerous programs as one group, with Christ in our minds and hearts, should be how we invite the world to become part the Order’s ministry.
Initiate the Questions of What? & How?
When those supporting the Order wear their ribbon and cross, it is meant to initiate others to inquire about the Order and how they can help strengthen its ministry. When people see the red ribbon and Cross that we wear, it helps begin the conversation to share what the Order does and provide the initial welcome to help expand its ministry. It provides an opportunity to ask, “What does the Order do and how can I help?”
The Order Provides A Lesson In Giving
When you give to the Order of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, you are giving in a way we are all called to give … unconditionally. Your gift is not individually recognized. You are not able to designate your gift to a specific need you select. You are giving without recognition, without conditions, without direct gratitude of the Order’s recipients. This is the manner in which a “true gift” is made. A gift made in the way Christ directs us.