Poverty, chastity, obedience — a sign of contradiction
A new video by the Dominican Sisters features an encouraging quote of Pope Benedict XVI. Here is the text of the video:
Video script: “By embracing the Lord’s call to follow Him in chastity, poverty and obedience, you have begun a journey of radical discipleship which will make you ‘signs of contradiction’ (cf. Luke 2:34) to many of your contemporaries. Model your lives daily on the Lord’s own loving self-oblation in obedience to the will of the Father. You will then discover the freedom and joy which can draw others to the Love which lies beyond all other loves as their source and their ultimate fulfillment.
“Never forget that celibacy for the sake of the Kingdom means embracing a life completely devoted to love, a love that enables you to commit yourselves fully to God’s service and to be totally present to your brothers and sisters, especially those in need. (Pope Benedict XVI, July 19, 2008) Read entire address at the Sydney Cathedral at World Youth Day, at Catholic Culture.”
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