There are many vocations within our Christian Family. The sacrament of marriage is a wonderful example of a vocation to which very many are called. Then there are others who are called to the ordained ministry, carrying out the work of the apostles in serving the people of God.
There is also the vocation of consecrated life, which takes many forms. People in consecrated life normally take vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience. The vow of chastity reminds all of us that we are called to be chaste in our particular vocation, chastity in marriage, chastity in single life, and chastity in consecrated life.
We are all called to be obedient to God’s will in our lives. People in consecrated life make a vow of obedience to their superiors within the spirit of their constitutions. They also make a vow to obey the constitutions of the particular institute.
They make a vow of poverty, reminding us all that we need to have a spirit of detachment and not be overly attached to material possessions or things. People in consecrated life serve as a witness to the rest of the Church in these three important areas.
They need our prayer and support in their vocation, and we thank God for them. We remember the members of various institutes who serve our Diocese, religious men and women. We are so grateful to them for their ministry among us.
May God bless them always.
+Charles Gauci