Most of us are called to a vocation of marriage and family, but some are called to live with Christ in a different relationship. For some of these chosen, this involves leaving aspects of the service of others in the Consecrated Life.
Caretakers of Christ's Church:
The role of a someone consecrated to God by vows of chasity, poverty and obedience is often as a caretaker of the soul. Whether it is teaching in schools, providing aid to the sick and dying, caring for those in need, or living a life dedicated to manual labor and prayer, they bring Christ's charity to the world.
Someone to pray for us:
For the consecrated religious, praying can be a full time job. To better understand the needs of God's children and to learn the Father's will, they often separate themselves in some manner from wordly cares. This way, they can freely represent us on the front lines of the battle for salvation.
Real role models:
"Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matthew 5:48). Those living the consecrated life try to live their baptismal promises more intensely and serve with open hearts and willing spirits. When looking for role models, we can look to these men and women striving to live a holy life for God.
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