Religious life was born in the East during the first centuries of Christianity. Religious life in its various forms is called to signify the very charity of God in the language of our time. All religious take their place among the collaborators of the diocesan bishop in his pastoral duty. From the outset of the work of evangelization, the missionary "planting" and expansion of the Church require the presence of the religious life in all its forms. History witnesses to the outstanding service rendered by religious families in the propagation of the faith and in the formation of new Churches: from the ancient monastic institutions to the medieval orders, all the way to the more recent congregations. (Ref. CCC 925-927)
Prayer :
Jesus, the bridegroom of the Church, I thank you for all the religious all over the world living the vows of obedience, chastity and poverty. May the genuine vocations to the religious life be protected and promoted according to YOUR Will. Awaken those who are called by YOU and give them the grace and courage to respond to YOUR Call.
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