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1 4,41(131)| Vita Consecrata, 100.~
2 4,41(132)| Cf. Vita Consecrata, 101.~
3 4,42(135)| Cf. Vita Consecrata, 102.~
4 3,24 | for their path (cf. Ps 118:105). The Holy Spirit will then
5 2,12(42) | Cf. Vita Consecrata, 110. ~
6 1,5(17) | Vita Consecrata, 111.~
7 3,24 | light for their path (cf. Ps 118:105). The Holy Spirit will
8 4,41 | dwell as one (cf. Ps 133 [132]). Of equal importance is
9 4,41 | sisters dwell as one (cf. Ps 133 [132]). Of equal importance
10 1,9(39) | Augustine, Sermo 331, 2: PL 38, 1460.~
11 3,32(104)| International Colloquium, Milan 1987, pp.24-25; Movements in
12 1,7(22) | Christifideles Laici, 30 December 1988, 20; Vita Consecrata, 31.~
13 4,33(108)| Africa, Yaoundé, 14 September 1995, 94.~
14 Int,1(1) | Consecrata, Rome, 25 March 1996, 14.~
15 3,22 | because he first loved us”(1Jn 4:10,19). This means recognizing
16 4,44 | hope that is within us (cf. 1Peter 3:15). We should not fear
17 2,11 | the wood of the cross” (1Pt 2:24).41 In fact, the grace
18 Int,1(4) | L'Osservatore Romano, 28September 2001.~
19 1,9(39) | St. Augustine, Sermo 331, 2: PL 38, 1460.~
20 4,41 | 41. The document recalls, above
21 2,16(52) | Cf. Christifideles Laici, 55.~
22 Int,4(16) | Novo Millennio Ineunte, 49, 57. ~
23 1,9(38) | cf. Vita Consecrata, 8, 59.~
24 2,15(51) | Vita Consecrata, 66. ~
25 1,9(35) | Cf. Evangelii Nuntiandi, 69; cf. Novo Millennio Ineunte,
26 3,31(99) | Fraternal Life in Community, 70.~
27 1,9(32) | Cf. Vita Consecrata, 72.~
28 4,34(111)| Vita Consecrata, 76.~
29 4,34(113)| Cf. Vita Consecrata, 82.~
30 4,38(125)| Cf. Vita Consecrata, 83.~
31 4,36(118)| Cf. Vita Consecrata, 84.~
32 1,8(28) | Vita Consecrata, 85.~
33 1,6(21) | Cf. Vita Consecrata, 87.~
34 4,45(139)| Cf. Vita Consecrata, 88-91.~
35 4,45(139)| Cf. Vita Consecrata, 88-91.~
36 2,14(47) | Cf. Vita Consecrata, 92.~
37 4,39(128)| Cf. Vita Consecrata, 96.~
38 3,20 | courage to dare to call him “Abba, Father” (Rom 8:15). It
39 Int,2 | of darkness and mystery abound? As with the disciples on
40 2,16 | who can raise Children of Abraham even from stone (cf. Mt
41 4,36 | children, often the victims of abuse, run the risk of abandonment
42 4,39 | service to the truth, in the academic institutions themselves,129
43 1,8 | teaching of prayer, and for accompaniment through spiritual direction.
44 4,46 | it is a task which we can accomplish if we turn to the light
45 3,24 | journey of discipleship in accordance with a specific charism
46 3,23 | a gaze of faith which is acquired through the habitual reading
47 3,31 | persons necessary to carry out activities, now it is growing out of
48 Int,2(6) | Cf. Ad Gentes, 11.~
49 2,19 | incarnate consecrated life, adaptation of forms of spirituality
50 1,6 | share with others, they add their own particular precious
51 4,36 | the poor, the aged, the addicted, those suffering with AIDS,
52 4,35 | of meaning in life, drug addiction, fear of abandonment in
53 1,5 | whole Church which the Pope, addressing the Father, the Source of
54 3,21 | Therefore it is necessary to adhere ever more closely to Christ,
55 Int,4 | starting afresh from Christ in adhering to the Gospel and living
56 2,19 | are becoming difficult to administer. Creativity, wisdom and
57 3,20 | path, giving rise to an admirable variety of charisms. These
58 4,36 | for,120 consecrated life admirably safeguards the apostolic
59 1,9 | reports presented called forth admiration for the varied missionary
60 3,26 | and prolonged Eucharistic adoration daily.80 The Eucharist,
61 3,26 | Eucharist, celebrated and adored every day as source and
62 2,19 | Brothers and Sisters, to advance this new track of street
63 2,15 | in ongoing formation take advantage of time, they don't submit
64 1,8 | to others offers mutual advantages.31 ~ ~
65 3,30 | Church, to together live the adventure of the Spirit and of the
66 3,32 | without an effective and affective relationship with the Bishops,
67 1,8 | witness which entails “the affirmation of the primacy of God and
68 1,9 | those in every kind of need, afflicted by old and new forms of
69 4,36 | becoming one with the poor, the aged, the addicted, those suffering
70 2,12 | many Institutes and their ageing, evident in some parts of
71 4,45 | importance in the Church's agenda of charity. First among
72 3,31 | spiritually nourish and direct aggregate forms of laity, today, thanks
73 3,20 | simplicity of everyday life, aims at the radicalness of the
74 4,39 | for teachers and students alike.128 ~A renewed cultural
75 2,19 | up to now they have been allowed to serve in line with their
76 | almost
77 3,26 | presenting ones's offering at the altar (cf. Mt 5:23). The Sacrament
78 1,6 | become the proclamation of an alternative way of living to that of
79 3,30 | Consecrata reminds us, “are not alternatives to already existing Institutions,
80 Int,1 | out into the deep: “Duc in altum!” (Lk 5:4). These words,
81 4,39 | of pedagogical traditions amassed since the establishment
82 3,25 | historical events remain ambiguous and deprived of hope and
83 4,36 | Poverty is caused by the ambition and indifference of many
84 1,9 | those who are excluded. Amidst a humanity in movement,
85 Int,4 | intend to offer another analysis of the situation. More simply,
86 2,16 | to the apostles John and Andrew, “Come and see” (Jn 1:39).
87 4,34 | we have truly started out anew from the contemplation of
88 2,14 | presence which is able to animate and propose, to recall the
89 3,20 | interior newness, entirely animated by the strength of the Spirit
90 4 | Announcing the Gospel ~ ~
91 1,9 | lessons of history for an answer to the hopes of humanity,
92 2,19 | order to find the right answers. ~The themes of inculturation
93 4,39 | provides the basis for an anthropology which is capable of going
94 2,13 | dehumanization. They are a powerful antidote to the pollution of spirit,
95 | Anyone
96 2,19 | carrying out of mission. The appeals expressed by the Pope regarding
97 2,13 | embraced for the love of God, appear as a way for the full realization
98 2,19 | the whole Church are also applicable to consecrated life. “In
99 3,32 | vain. ~It is the concrete application of feeling with the church
100 1,7 | inspired by the Gospel, is appreciated. In response to the Pope'
101 3,25 | regularly dedicate, every day, appropriate times to enter deeply into
102 1,5 | while not seeking any other approval than that of the Lord, “
103 4,46 | 16, 2002 the Holy Father approved this Document of the Congregation
104 3,24 | ourselves to be filled with the ardour of the apostolic preaching
105 4,42 | creation provides another area for cooperation.134 John
106 4,36 | abandonment or conscription into armies. ~Today there is a greater
107 2,17 | evangelical life and ways of arriving at the great spiritual values
108 2,17 | rediscover the teaching art of bringing to the surface
109 Int,4 | contained in these pages are articulated in four parts. Having recognized
110 3,22 | slavery to things and to artificial needs which drive consumer
111 3,28 | spirituality as witnesses and artisans of that plan of communion
112 3,27 | configuration to Christ in many ascetic forms which “have constituted
113 2,12 | movements, we can rightfully ask: what place will be reserved
114 3,28 | Consecrated Persons are asked to be true experts of communion
115 3,31 | members of the laity are asking to participate in the charismatic
116 Int,4 | The special Continental Assemblies of the Synod of Bishops
117 3,26 | Sacrament of the Eucharist and assiduous and prolonged Eucharistic
118 3,30 | hold the pre-eminent place assigned to them by tradition...
119 3,31 | new institutional forms of association. We are experiencing an
120 3,26 | Religious consecration itself assumes a Eucharistic structure,
121 4,36 | to stand with the people, assuming their problems, in order
122 Int,2 | Risen Lord”.8 With this assurance, consecrated persons must
123 3,27 | with our times. Forms which assure a generosity of service
124 2,14 | making final decisions and assuring their implementation.46 ~
125 1,9 | persons. That is why every new attempt at renewal can be seen as
126 3,29 | sensing their desires and attending to their needs; offering
127 4,38 | professional competence, attentively seeking to make the practice
128 1,9 | Availability for the mission is attested to with a courageous outreach
129 2,18 | the initial ideas which attracted them to enter a particular
130 2,12 | visible witness, capable of attracting young people. If, as is
131 2,16 | an ongoing conviction and attractiveness so that others might feel
132 1,9(39) | St. Augustine, Sermo 331, 2: PL 38, 1460.~
133 1,9 | proof of a self-offering authentically lived by consecrated persons.
134 1,10 | entrusted to the dynamism of the author and donor of ecclesial charisms
135 1,9 | themselves on the front lines. Availability for the mission is attested
136 3,21 | unconditionally, making themselves available for the announcement of
137 Int,1 | in the faith, keep watch, awaiting the dawn.2 ~Certainly the
138 2,19 | practice. “The Church also awaits your contribution, Consecrated
139 4,35 | Finding the proper balance between the universal breath
140 2,17 | Church and new cultural balances in the lives of Institutes.
141 1,8 | Chosen People. Recognizing in Baptism the common sacramental origin,
142 3,20 | and evangelical meaning of baptismal consecration and of its
143 1,7 | responsibility of every baptized person.24 ~ ~
144 4,34 | constitutes the absolute base for all pastoral action.110 “
145 4,38 | on non-believers a vision based on faith, but rather of
146 4,39 | Incarnation provides the basis for an anthropology which
147 3,27 | poor and the sinner. Their battle was primarily against sin
148 2,13 | to be stronger witnesses, bearers and servants of life. ~The
149 2,11 | limitations even to the point of “bearing our sins in his body on
150 3,30 | of consecrated life which bears a very rich spiritual patrimony,
151 2,13 | according to the evangelical beatitudes. ~The impression which some
152 | became
153 2,16 | that which the Lord himself began when he said to the apostles
154 4,33 | mission, indeed “communion begets communion and is essentially
155 | begin
156 4,35 | carrying out God's deeds, begun by Jesus (cf. Lk 4:15-21)
157 | behind
158 3,27 | proclamation “ Convert and believe the Good News” (Mk 1:15)
159 2,13 | Christians,43 far from making the belonging to a state of life particularly
160 1,10 | been given to them in the beloved Son. This same Spirit radiates
161 1,7 | exchanges, recognized as a benefit and stimulus for the institutions
162 3,25 | whole Church enjoys and benefits from the many forms of prayer
163 3,30 | uniformity, but an organic blending of legitimate diversities.
164 3,24 | communicate the experiences which blossom from it and thus submit
165 4,44 | The Spirit of God who 'blows where he wills' (Jn 3:8)
166 3,25 | we are constantly being bombarded by the estrangements and
167 1,10 | There is a particular bond of life and dynamism between
168 1,9 | Gospel push forward to the border for the love of Christ,
169 2,18 | spiritual characteristics borne by each person, discerning
170 4,43 | consecrated persons are in duty bound to offer a generous welcome
171 3,25 | bear fruit. “No more than a branch can bear fruit of itself
172 3,20 | Spirit to superabundantly break open the streams of living
173 1,10 | time when the Spirit is breaking forth, opening up new possibilities.
174 4,35 | balance between the universal breath of a missionary vocation
175 4,34 | measures her fidelity as the Bride of Christ”.112 The Pope
176 2,13 | of filling a life to the brim and giving it fulness of
177 1,7 | which affirms, enlightens, brings together, integrates and
178 3,29 | Christ makes himself present. Brother and sister become Sacraments
179 4,35 | persons strive in justice to build a world which offers new
180 3,21 | instruments of his love and builders of his Kingdom in communion
181 2,16 | which all feel part of the building up of the Kingdom of God.
182 3,27 | face of man, but he had to burden himself with the 'face'
183 3,29 | others, sharing each other's burdens. Unless we follow this spiritual
184 3,20 | God and of his Word, to a burning love for God and for humanity
185 2,16 | called cannot not become a caller. There is, therefore, a
186 4,35 | poverty of our time is the callous treading upon the rights
187 Int,3 | consecrated persons themselves to capture a greater awareness of the
188 4,46 | of Pentecost. ~ ~Eduardo Card. Martínez Somalo~Prefect ~
189 4,39 | gifts of the Spirit, their careful listening to to the Word,
190 Int,1(3) | John Paul II, Talk given to Caritas Italiana (24 November 2001):
191 1,9 | preciousness of apostolic work carried out with generosity and
192 4,38 | stressing that it is not a case of imposing on non-believers
193 4,45 | threatened by the spectre of catastrophic wars.138 ~Greed, the craving
194 3,32 | fundamental principles of the Catholic faith and morals in doubt,
195 4,36 | of the needs. Poverty is caused by the ambition and indifference
196 4,36 | they seek to eradicate the causes of the needs. Poverty is
197 4,45 | equilibrium of the system, thus causing poor countries to become
198 Int,4 | heritage of the Jubilee Celebrations in the Apostolic Letter
199 3,25 | Eucharist have assumed a central position in the life of
200 3,26 | afresh from the rediscovered centrality of the Eucharistic celebration,
201 3,32 | theologians are Religious and many centres of research are directed
202 3,32 | the face of the recurring centrifugal forces which place fundamental
203 4,36 | themselves. Attentive to the change in models, since mere assistance
204 2,13(43) | Cf. Lumen Gentium, ChapterV.~
205 Int,4 | holiness, its demanding character, its high standard of ordinary
206 3,24 | up the Word of God and to cherish it in their hearts so that
207 1,9 | consecrated persons learn to choose from among intense spiritual
208 2,16 | those places where few are choosing to enter into consecrated
209 1,5 | same style of life which he chose for himself.19 This praiseworthy
210 Int,3 | profoundly expressed the Christological and ecclesial dimensions
211 4,34 | charity, it is a page of Christology which sheds a ray of light
212 4,38 | principles, upon which a civilization worthy of the human person
213 2,12 | progressive taking on of middle class values and of a consumer
214 4,35 | spirit of one who is poor, cleansed of self-interest, ready
215 3,32 | relationships with the Diocesan clergy. The majority of religious
216 3,31 | Secular Institutes, lay or clerical, relate to other members
217 3,25 | of Christ”.77 ~Monks and cloistered nuns like hermits dedicate
218 2,11 | wholehearted solidarity and loving closeness as those who seek to share
219 2,13 | consecrated persons. They are now closer to the other members of
220 4,34 | me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited
221 3,32 | life be recognized. The coexistence in the life of the Church
222 3,32 | majority of religious daily collaborate with priests in pastoral
223 3,27 | future, can also take on collective value. ~In the face of so
224 3,32(104)| of the II International Colloquium, Milan 1987, pp.24-25; Movements
225 3,22 | The vows with which one commits oneself to live the evangelical
226 3,31 | silence and prayer. Institutes committed to the apostolate can involve
227 4,34 | consecrated persons this means committing themselves in service to
228 3,27 | face of so many personal, communal and social sufferings one
229 3,24 | upon it, live it together, communicate the experiences which blossom
230 2,17 | which first and foremost communicates Christ's love for youth.
231 3,32 | use of the means of social communications”.102 At the same time it
232 Int,4 | living the spirituality of communionin a unique way (Part III).
233 3,20 | which is more ecclesial and communitarian, more demanding and mature
234 Int,2 | himself must be our travelling companion and grant us his Spirit.
235 1,9 | initiatives and daring have compelled consecrated men and women
236 3,30 | greater clarity. They should compete in mutual esteem (cf. Rm
237 4,38 | pain. Their professional competence, attentively seeking to
238 3,31 | charismatic esteem resulting in a complementarity which respects the differences. ~
239 Int,3 | Synod of Bishops, having completed the treatment “of the specific
240 2,12 | consumer mentality. The complex management of works, while
241 2,16 | globalization of culture and the complexity of social relations make
242 2,16 | and charisms express their complimentarity.52 Together they realize
243 1,7 | improving with a mutual and complimentary interchange of gifts among
244 3,30 | factors, such as having to comply with the new demands of
245 Int,4 | persons throughout the world, concentrating on the most important aspects.
246 3,20 | been given. It calls for a concentration on an intense spirituality
247 4,45 | life from the moment of conception to natural death. ~In this
248 2,18 | As far as formation is concerned, our Dicastery has issued
249 3,30 | The joys and sorrows, the concerns and successes belong to
250 3,32 | constantly taken up the conciliar style which invites the
251 4,43 | this reason”, the document concludes, “consecrated persons are
252 4,40 | Consecrata, the logical conclusion to the entire Apostolic
253 4,45 | idolatry of power, the triple concupiscence which marks history and
254 2,11 | bring a critical judgment or condemnation but to once again show our
255 2,14 | authority, of authority conducive to unity and an authority
256 3,22 | the evangelical counsels confer their radicalness as a response
257 1,5 | life of the Trinity and confesses it as the love which saves.18 ~
258 3,32 | consecrated persons to clearly and confidently make known and to offer
259 3,27 | life has expressed this configuration to Christ in many ascetic
260 4,46 | allowing themselves to be configured by the Father with the work
261 4,46 | words of John Paul II to confirm these orientations, because
262 4,36 | and an authentic proof and confirmation of the charity of word and
263 3,24 | with a specific charism confirmed by the Church”.75 This way
264 4,33 | a witness of life which conforms to their individual charism.108 “
265 2,18 | Christ in the the Church must confront the dominant ideals and
266 2,12 | religious crisis which heavily confronts parts of our society, consecrated
267 2,19 | and particularly that of congregations of diocesan right, consecrated
268 4,41 | life highlighted the close connection between consecrated life
269 4,36 | the risk of abandonment or conscription into armies. ~Today there
270 3,25 | impossible (cf. Jn14:23). As a consequence life itself loses meaning,
271 2,18 | Institute and will always conserve the characteristic of a “
272 2,12 | been held in its proper consideration. There have even been times
273 Int,3 | Dicastery, in Plenary Session, considered the effectiveness with which
274 1,5 | 5. Considering the presence and many commitments
275 3,27 | to find forms which are consonant with our times. Forms which
276 3,20 | of one's own charism and constitutional texts, which are always
277 3,24 | because in the Rule and in the Constitutions “there is a map for the
278 2,19 | an ever more sincere and constructive dialogue. The members of
279 2,16 | knowledge, sharing and the contagion of those very values which
280 1,5 | persons—monks and nuns, contemplatives, religious dedicated to
281 4,45 | remain passive in the face of contempt for fundamental human rights?140
282 2,12 | account the different cultural contexts in which they live. ~The
283 Int,4 | spirituality. ~The special Continental Assemblies of the Synod
284 Int,2 | Consecrated life, in its continuous development and experience
285 4,42 | consecrated women are called to contribute to in a special way.135 ~ ~
286 Int,3 | community and of mission. It contributed to the creation of a new
287 1,8 | evangelical quality of life contributes to the keeping alive in
288 1,9 | They are making crucial contributions in other ministries as well,
289 4,38 | especially in delicate and controversial matters, to know how to
290 3,25 | enter deeply into silent conversation with him by whom they know
291 3,27 | consequences: Jesus' proclamation “ Convert and believe the Good News” (
292 3,29 | from this principal with convincing logic: sharing the joys
293 1,10 | progress, is never finished. Cooperating with the Spirit, consecrated
294 4,42 | provides another area for cooperation.134 John Paul reminds us
295 4,39 | various sectors may be better coordinated and reach higher levels
296 3,30 | have already led to the coordination of efforts in the fields
297 2,11 | fragile earthen vessels (cf. 2 Cor 4:7) and the mystery of
298 4,42 | respect for one another, cordial friendship and reciprocal
299 2,18 | community dialogue in the cordiality and charity of Christ, teaching
300 2,14 | carrying out God's will.47 Coresponsibility and participation are also
301 2,14 | monastic tradition for a correct concrete exercise of the
302 2,12 | community endeavours can deeply corrode the communion of brotherly
303 2,14 | even in various types of councils at various levels, in order
304 Int,1 | The Church”—he writes—“counts on the continual dedication
305 3,30 | which they have accepted courageously down the centuries, can
306 2 | The Formative Courses ~ ~
307 4,46 | Piergiorgio Silvano Nesti, CP~Secretary ~ ~ ~
308 4,45 | catastrophic wars.138 ~Greed, the craving of pleasure, the idolatry
309 3,31 | religious men and women to create, spiritually nourish and
310 2,16 | cause of the Kingdom, is created. ~ ~
311 4,36 | provinces at the same time and creating international communities.
312 1,10 | must remain open to the Creator Spirit who works in accord
313 Int,1 | also insecurity and fear, crime and violence, injustices
314 3,30 | Dicastery has already offered criteria and directives for the insertion
315 3,25 | of St. Paul, as authentic cult (cf. Rm1:6). The whole Church
316 3,32 | with Bishops. The hope of cultivating a spirituality of communion
317 2,18 | individual projects and local customs will prevail over the rule,
318 2,14 | propose, to recall the raison d'être of consecrated life,
319 3,20 | gives us the courage to dare to call him “Abba, Father” (
320 3,22 | fire and enables them to dareall. ~The vows with which one
321 1,9 | Gospel-inspired initiatives and daring have compelled consecrated
322 Int,2 | as ours in which areas of darkness and mystery abound? As with
323 4,46 | reflection'... This is a daunting task if we consider our
324 1,6 | precisely in the simple day-to-day living that consecrated
325 2,17 | is especially true when dealing with young people. As they
326 3,26 | particularly vibrant: “My dearest ones, encounter him and
327 1,9 | at all levels including decision making processes”.34 ~A
328 4,46 | they therefore be seen more decisively as protagonists of their
329 2,18 | must be very generous in dedicating our time and best energies
330 4,35 | word and carrying out God's deeds, begun by Jesus (cf. Lk
331 2,13 | constitute a powerful call to deepen the living of consecrated
332 1,7 | has undertaken paths of deepening, purification, communion
333 3,31 | understanding of the charism deepens, ever new ways of carrying
334 3,28 | and respond to the world's deepest yearnings”.90 ~The whole
335 4,38 | rather of interpreting and defending the values rooted in the
336 2,13 | realization of persons opposed to dehumanization. They are a powerful antidote
337 4,35 | dignity of the person in a dehumanized society because the greatest
338 2,17 | not something which can be delegated in an exclusive way to some
339 4,37(123)| The Church in Asia, New Delhi, 6 November 1999, 22.~
340 1,8 | secularization, there is a widespread demand for spirituality which is
341 4,36 | multiplication of initiatives has demonstrated the importance of planning
342 3,20 | the Spirit's action which departs from the intimacy of hearts,
343 4,37 | The confident and mutually dependent action of missionaries must
344 2,14 | renewal: renewal in fact “ depends primarily upon the formation
345 3,25 | events remain ambiguous and deprived of hope and apostolic and
346 2,18 | prevail we need serenity and depth because, in reality, a person
347 2,17 | the kingdom of God, the depths of love of a chaste existence
348 3,29 | consequences of feeling and doing derive from this principal with
349 1,5 | consecrated virgins—truly deserve the gratitude of the ecclesial
350 3,22 | use it according to God's design and make it a masterpiece.
351 4,35 | all apostolic activity. ~Despair at the lack of meaning in
352 1,8 | spiritual commitment.29 Despite widespread secularization,
353 2,18 | that the best forces are destined for formation even when
354 1,9 | Though circumstances might differ and situations might vary
355 Int,3 | Christological and ecclesial dimensions of consecrated life in a
356 3,31 | spiritually nourish and direct aggregate forms of laity,
357 3,32 | centres of research are directed by Institutes of Consecrated
358 2,17 | transformations which are taking place directly involve each Institute of
359 3,24 | living Word which questions, directs and shapes our lives”.72
360 3,32 | give proof of unity without disagreement with the Magisterium of
361 3,24 | for the whole journey of discipleship in accordance with a specific
362 3,27 | the hope of new life where discouragement and death reigned. Their
363 3,23 | presences in which we can discover his face as the Son of God,
364 3,27 | heart and life of all, and discovering in the suffering face of
365 3,20 | to a constantly renewed discovery of God and of his Word,
366 4,35 | marginalization or social discrimination are new forms of poverty
367 4,41 | Life should feel itself dispensed from working for this cause. ~
368 2,14 | a demanding and at times disputed task. It requires a constant
369 Int,2 | for every person without distinction or qualification. It wants
370 3,32 | affirmed in Vita Consecrata: “A distinctive aspect of ecclesial communion
371 2,18 | histories which are extremely diversified. There is the risk that
372 3,30 | organic blending of legitimate diversities. It is the reality of many
373 3,26 | sign of solidarity for a divided and wounded society. In
374 4,41 | that the sharing of lectio divina and taking part in common
375 4,41 | Holy Spirit the walls of division and prejudice can be broken
376 3,20 | and foundresses, open and docile to the Spirit's guidance,
377 3,20 | Today, too, an openness and docility to the Spirit's action which
378 Int,4 | was not to produce another doctrinal document but rather to help
379 2,15 | advantage of time, they don't submit to it. They accept
380 1,10 | dynamism of the author and donor of ecclesial charisms which
381 2,18 | vocations knocking at the doors of consecrated life present
382 3,32 | Catholic faith and morals in doubt, consecrated persons and
383 2,13 | The greater the mass of dough to be raised, the greater
384 Int,1 | a response to the human drama which is the victim of hate
385 Int,1 | and can draw from human dramas a discernment of the events
386 Int,1 | the dawn.2 ~Certainly the dramatic events which have taken
387 2,17 | growth in Asia and Africa are drawing a new geography of the presence
388 Int,1 | calls forth in many the dream of a different world already
389 4,34 | thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you
390 3,22 | to artificial needs which drive consumer society and leads
391 4,35 | lack of meaning in life, drug addiction, fear of abandonment
392 Int,1 | cast out into the deep: “Duc in altum!” (Lk 5:4). These
393 4,41 | where brothers and sisters dwell as one (cf. Ps 133 [132]).
394 3,29 | the mystery of the Trinity dwelling within us and whose light
395 1,7 | In the realm of community dynamics, personal relationships
396 3,29 | expected of community life. Earlier our Dicastery had promulgated
397 2,11 | of God is held in fragile earthen vessels (cf. 2 Cor 4:7)
398 4,38 | those who suffer, seeking to ease their pain. Their professional
399 4,42(133)| Cf. Ecclesia in Asia, 31, 34.~
400 3,31 | realities. Only in an integrated ecclesiology, wherein the various vocations
401 Int,1 | Lk 5:4). These words, echoed throughout the whole Church
402 4,45 | indifferent to the prospect of an ecological crisis which is making vast
403 Int,1 | only are technology and economy globalized but also insecurity
404 3,25 | They also foster mutual edification and can become a witness
405 4,46 | Solemnity of Pentecost. ~ ~Eduardo Card. Martínez Somalo~Prefect ~
406 3,24 | Master reveals himself and educates the mind and the heart:
407 4,39 | consecrated persons give life to educational undertakings permeated by
408 Int,4 | God,13 the irreplaceable effects of the sacramental life,14
409 4,33 | consecrated life, since it is an efficacious sign and persuasive force
410 4,33 | ensures an unmistakable efficacy to the charity of words.105 ~
411 4,36 | to act in an ordered and efficient manner rather than haphazardly. ~ ~
412 3,30 | led to the coordination of efforts in the fields of formation,
413 | either
414 4,36 | structures which must be eliminated through a serious commitment
415 1,9 | the faithful. But the path embarked upon must be deepened and
416 2,13 | nature as the Son of God and embraced for the love of God, appear
417 1,9 | where many are forced to emigrate, these men and women of
418 Int,2 | disciples on the walk towards Emmaus, the Lord himself must be
419 2,15 | period of life. Not only to enable them to become better able
420 3,26 | Eucharistic Jesus that we are enabled to love and to forgive.
421 1,9(37) | Contemplative Life and the Enclosure of Nuns, Vatican City, 13
422 4,35 | Paul invites us to work encompasses the whole world. Facing
423 2,11 | consider the difficulties encountered in living consecrated life.
424 1,9 | consecrated persons are encountering sick people to care for
425 3,32 | picture. At the same time they encourage consecrated persons to clearly
426 4,46 | because in them we find the encouragement and confidence which we
427 4,37(122)| Cf. John Paul II, Encyclical Redemptoris Missio, Rome,
428 2,12 | projects over community endeavours can deeply corrode the communion
429 | ending
430 2,19 | apostolic growth. ~We could endlessly list other expectations
431 2,15 | evident that such a path must endure for a lifetime and involve
432 2,18 | dedicating our time and best energies to formation. The consecrated
433 4,40 | Second Vatican Council. “Engaged in dialogue with everyone”
434 Int,1 | striving for perfection and to enhance the common welcoming of
435 3,22 | and has as its goal the enjoyment of his constant presence;
436 3,25 | Rm1:6). The whole Church enjoys and benefits from the many
437 Int,2 | carry out his word, he can enlighten minds and warm hearts. ~“
438 3,25 | with him and to receive enlightenment to continue on the daily
439 Int,1 | throughout the whole Church have enlivened a powerful new hope, reawakened
440 3,31 | collaboration which is mutually enriching. ~Whereas in times past
441 Int,4 | towards a wounded world enslaved in hatred, in a spirit of
442 4,33 | by love and dedication, ensures an unmistakable efficacy
443 3,20 | followed Christ more closely, entered into intimacy with him and
444 4,44 | hand, does not stop us from entering into dialogue with others
445 3,20 | for this reason we must entrust ourselves to the Spirit'
446 2,16 | church as God's family, an environment which facilitates mutual
447 4,41 | one (cf. Ps 133 [132]). Of equal importance is the knowledge
448 4,45 | which cannot sustain the equilibrium of the system, thus causing
449 4,39 | establishment of their Institutes. Equipped with this charism, consecrated
450 2,18 | and useless desires. In an era as rushed as ours, perseverance
451 4,36 | sufficient, they seek to eradicate the causes of the needs.
452 4,33 | begets communion and is essentially a missionary communion”.106
453 3,26 | communion, so necessary to establish the dialogue of charity
454 1,7 | society and culture can be established.23 ~From simple formal relationships
455 3,25 | constantly being bombarded by the estrangements and excesses which come
456 3,28 | s world is torn apart by ethnic hatred or senseless violence”.92
457 2,14 | to recall the raison d'être of consecrated life, and
458 2,14 | authority which should be evaluated today, recalls the task
459 1,9(35) | Cf. Evangelii Nuntiandi, 69; cf. Novo
460 1,9 | as a new impetus for the evangelizing mission.33 With the help
461 3,23 | need. He meets us in every event happy or sad, in trials
462 | everywhere
463 1,8 | and of eternal life, as evidenced in the following and imitation
464 3,25 | by the estrangements and excesses which come from today's
465 3,30 | through dialogue and an exchange of gifts with the Foundations
466 1,7 | same time intercultural exchanges, recognized as a benefit
467 1,9 | live among those who are excluded. Amidst a humanity in movement,
468 2,17 | which can be delegated in an exclusive way to some specialists
469 3,29 | millennium is an active and exemplary task for consecrated life
470 1,9 | through catechesis or even in exercising a true intellectual apostolate.
471 Int,1 | young people of this when he exhorts them to be “sentinels of
472 4,36 | suffering with AIDS, and exiled people who undergo any form
473 3,30 | alternatives to already existing Institutions, which continue
474 Int,1 | The Holy Father made this expectation clear in his message to
475 2,19 | could endlessly list other expectations of consecrated life at the
476 3,28 | yearnings”.90 ~The whole Church expects a clear contribution to
477 3,28 | Persons are asked to be true experts of communion and to practice
478 4,38 | matters, to know how to explain the reasons for the Church'
479 3,26 | midst of the disciples, he explains the Scriptures, he warms
480 2,17 | development of unexplored expressions of its multiple charismatic
481 2,13 | called for, and the more exquisite the witness of life and
482 1,8 | Consecrated persons extend a persuasive invitation
483 1,9 | consecrated persons the extreme proof of love in genuine
484 2,18 | social histories which are extremely diversified. There is the
485 3,30 | future can no longer be faced in isolation. There is a
486 3,29 | mutual understanding are facilitated. The divine and human value
487 2,16 | family, an environment which facilitates mutual knowledge, sharing
488 4,37 | Christ to all. This task falls especially to consecrated
489 2,18 | in reality, a person is fashioned very slowly. ~ ~
490 3,27 | primarily against sin and its fatal consequences: Jesus' proclamation “
491 3,24 | may be a lamp for their feet and a light for their path (
492 1,9 | particular richness of the “feminine genius” of consecrated women.
493 4,46 | the fullness of charity. Fervent in the Spirit, she served
494 4,33 | history,107 with an apostolic fervour and a witness of life which
495 3,26 | It is the Sacrament of filiation, of communion and of mission.
496 3,24 | and allow ourselves to be filled with the ardour of the apostolic
497 2,13 | service, which are capable of filling a life to the brim and giving
498 2,14 | authority capable of making final decisions and assuring their
499 2,13 | the end (cf. Mt 6:6). It finds its identity in the call
500 1,10 | always in progress, is never finished. Cooperating with the Spirit,
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