Celebrating Consecrated Life
About World Day for
Consecrated Life
In
1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in
consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the
Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd. This Feast is also known as
Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is
the light of the world. So too, those in consecrated life are called to reflect
the light of Jesus Christ to all peoples. The celebration of World Day for
Consecrated Life is transferred to the following Sunday in order to highlight
the gift of consecrated persons for the whole Church.
World
Day for Consecrated Life is celebrated on February 2nd however, it is observed
in parishes on the Sunday after February 2nd. In 2018, this day is celebrated
in parishes on February 3-4 and in 2019 it will be celebrated February
2-3.
JOIN
US in prayer as we celebrate the gift of Consecrated Life for
the People of God and the world today.
GO FORTH! Remember the beauty of your first call. Jesus continues to call you today with the
same full love and untamed grace.
GO FORTH! There is always more to do, to encounter, to
be grateful for, to be astonished by.
Begin and end with the joy of prayer – the marrow of consecrated life.
GO FORTH! Each of us has a role to play in the Church.
Witness and sow well each day, and look to tomorrow with hope.
GO FORTH! Grow in love for God so that
others will be attracted by the divine light in you. Welcome the new vocations the Lord sends to
continue the work of consecration.
We ask this through the intercession of
Mary, Mother of God and first disciple of her son, Jesus, our Lord. AMEN. – Pope Francis
Enjoy watching the NRVC
Video,
‘Why We Love Our Vocation’
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