The “Absolutely” and “Totally” “Essentials” Cf. Constitutions, 17, 95, 174 and 210; Directory of Spirituality, 37 Upon reading our proper law, especially the Constitutions and Directory of Spirituality, which are our principal documents, you notice that the term essential is used five times.* On two of these occasions, our proper law adds the adverbs “absolutely”[1] […]
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Our joy should be spiritual and supernatural Directory of Consecrated Life, 392 Fulton Shen says that “Our world is growing old with seriousness…The priest today has a mission to maintain the diaphanous character of the universe and thus preserve humor.”[1] Within a few days time we are going to celebrate together with all the Christians
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Have Faith in the Incarnation! [1] Saint John Paul II It has only been a few days since Advent began, a time in which we especially dedicate ourselves –as our Directory of Spirituality teaches us– to “prayer, to the practice of charity and piety, to denying oneself, to a better fulfillment of one’s duties, etc.”[2],
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Rome, December 1st, 2018. “Abandoned to Providence” Constitutions, 231 Dear Fathers, Brothers, Seminarians and Novices: The mystery of Christmas that we are about to celebrate brings us face to face with God’s providential mystery. This Child who seeks a place to be born in and is rejected because there was no room for Him in
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Rome, Italy November 27, 2016 “Do not be afraid. Look, I bring you news of great joy… Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” (Lc 2: 10-11) Dear Priests, Brothers, and Seminarians, With great joy and deep affection, I greet all of you in
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