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Doing GOD's Work

The mission of ORACLE Religious Association (ORACLE) is to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a wounded world by providing experiences to adults and youth that will enable them to come into a deeper sense of self-worth and become change agents in society.

ORACLE Religious Association (ORA), founded in 1992,  is a Christian non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) status.

Our Story

Sr./Dr. Oralisa Martin, D. Min., Charismatic, Prophetic, Evangelical, Teacher, Leader, Community Advocate

Consecrated in the womb!
 

Prayers from the mother, father and Sisters of the Holy Family over the child carried in Ora M. Lewis Martin to be a servant of God. Four years later that child was singing the words, “ I'm gonna be a nun” and in 1967 that child was married to Christ. It was then that Thessalona became Sr. Oralisa and a prayer warrior (ORA means to pray, Lisa means warrior) for Jesus Christ!

The course of her life was set. She was spiritually growing up so fast and the Catholic Church quickly recognized Sr. Oralisa's gifts! She could hardly keep up with herself as a woman religious growing in an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. 

Teacher, Charismatic

Over the course of more than twenty (20) years, Sr. Oralisa became a teacher to not only the young students of Catholic high schools but began traveling on a national and global tour preaching and healing through Catholic revivals.

Prophetic, Leader

After twenty-three (23) years as a nun, including three (3) serving as the Director of African American Catholics in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Sr. Oralisa heard a "Prophetic Call within her vocation" and left the convent. ORACLE Religious Association was founded two years later. During that time Sr. Oralisa remained in vows and in 1995 transitioned to Private Vows that were received by Bishop Thomas Gumbleton in the name of the Collegiate of bishops of the Roman Catholic Church.

Healer, Community Advocate
 

Sr. Oralisa has traveled over twenty-three states speaking on behalf of the voiceless, wounded, and dispossessed of the land. Her proclamations are Spirit-filled and bible-driven. Great with the charismatic gift of healing, Sr. Oralisa responds to the diocesan and parish invitations to preach at revivals, to lay hands on the sick, and raise the hopeless to life in Christ.


 

Evangelical

 "Go ye therefore and make disciples..." Mathew 28:19 Bringing the good news to unbelievers is the initial form of evangelization. Sr. Oralisa posses the charisma to teach believers the mysteries of faith such that it makes sense in their lives. She breaks down that word for clarity; then advances the believers' understanding to a point of personal conviction, conversion and ultimate discipleships.

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Who We Are

A Distinct Identity

 

ORACLE Religious Association fulfills its mission by bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to a wounded world and empowering adults and youths to become change agents in society.

ORACLE Religious Association's CEO and board members are women.

ORACLE Religious Association (ORA), founded in 1992,  is a Christian non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) status.

Programs

Enabling An Encounter with Jesus Christ

WWW: Well Women Witness

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Thus says the Lord: "Tell my women to meet Me at the WELL."

Sr./Dr. Oralisa Martin

The ORACLE WWW: Well Women Witness is a full day Women’s Spiritual Retreat. It consists of a powerful, healing Prayer Service with women “gathered @ the well;” followed by a Keynote Address based on the Samaritan woman (John 4: 1-30;39-42), testimonies, a “Letter to Jesus;” a Rock Meditation, a Water Meditation; and a Closing Eucharistic Celebration.

ORACLE Nat'l Summer Institute for Youth

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ORACLE National Summer Institute for Youth is a daily, 14-day, residential, summer leadership program that is designed for the Christian ethical and moral development for youth.

Upcoming Events

  • ORACLE Nat'l Youth Summer Institute
    ORACLE Nat'l Youth Summer Institute
    Mon, Jun 17
    Oracle Religious Association
    Jun 17, 2019, 9:00 AM – Jul 01, 2019, 9:00 AM
    Oracle Religious Association, 6101 New Hampshire Ave NE, Washington, DC 20011, USA
    Jun 17, 2019, 9:00 AM – Jul 01, 2019, 9:00 AM
    Oracle Religious Association, 6101 New Hampshire Ave NE, Washington, DC 20011, USA
    This 14-day residential program creates Scholars capable of leadership roles within the church
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  • WWW: Well Women Witness
    WWW: Well Women Witness
    Sat, Mar 30
    Centro Maria Inc of Washington
    Mar 30, 2019, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    Centro Maria Inc of Washington, 650 Jackson St NE, Washington, DC 20017, USA
    Mar 30, 2019, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    Centro Maria Inc of Washington, 650 Jackson St NE, Washington, DC 20017, USA
    Full day spiritual retreat full of teaching, preaching, healing through a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Mass at 4:30 pm
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