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Religious Vows...
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Religious
profess the three vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.
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These
vows embrace the gospel values of Jesus' own life on earth and are a
public statement of one's desire to live simply, love inclusively, and
listen attentively in service of God's people and the
Church.
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The
religious vows are a deepening of our baptismal commitment to love God
above all things and to make God's dream of love and reconciliation for
all people a reality in the world.
The Vow of
Poverty...
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As Christ made himself poor to enrich
us, religious profess the vow of poverty to strive for a simple and
modest lifestyle, free from the pursuit of material possessions.
Thus, they are free to share their time, energy and resources within
community and with their poor and needy sisters and brothrs.
"if
you seek perfection, go sell your possessions and give to the poor.
You will then have treasure in heaven. afterward, come back and follow
me." (Matthew 19:21)
The Vows of
Chastity ...
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As Christ gave himself entirely to
people in a love without reserve, religious who profess the vow of
chastity need to be persons of compassion who possess spiritual and
emotional maturity.
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This maturity will enable them to
enjoy intimacy and friendships, founded on the spiritual power of
love.
"...
some there are who have freely renounced sex for the sake of God's reign,
Let him accept this teaching who can." (Matthew 19:12)
The
Vows of Obedience ...
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As
Christ submitted himself in loving obedience to the will of his FATHER,
religious who profess the vow of obedience desire to place themselves at
the service of the religious community in the mission of the
Church.
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Obedience
is a listening vow, challenging the religious to be attentive and open
to God's call of service to others.
"Speak,
Lord, for your servant is listening." (1 Samuel 3:9-10)
Poverty,
Chastity, and Obedience
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The
profession of the religious vows of poverty, chastity and obedience
allow religious to live together responsibly, in a common spirit of
simplicity, availability and attentiveness.
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The
religious vows free one to respond passionately and firmly,
"Here
I am Lord, I come to do your will." (Hebrews 10:7)
Will
You Take It?
Vocation Office
P.O. Box 206
Hales Corners, WI 53130
1-800-609-5559
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