Vita consecrata
Vita consecrata is an apostolic exhortation written by Pope John Paul II, published on 25 March 1996. The exhortation is a post-synodal document. Its sub-title is "On the consecrated life and its mission in the Church and in the world".
| Vita consecrata Latin for 'The consecrated life' Apostolic exhortation of Pope John Paul II | |
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| Signature date | 25 March 1996 |
| Subject | On the consecrated life and its mission in the Church and in the world |
| Number | 9 of 15 of the pontificate |
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In the consecrated life, individuals commit themselves to the evangelical counsels of chastity, poverty and obedience. Their lives testify to the values of the Kingdom of God.[1][2] The profession of chastity, poverty and obedience rejects the idolatry of anything created and points to God as the absolute good.[3]
Organization
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 – Confessio Trinitatis – The Origins of the Consecrated Life in the Mystery of Christ and the Trinity
- Chapter 2 – Signum Fraternitatis – Consecrated Life as a Sign of Communion in the Church
This chapter elaborates on specific examples of the consecrated life such as cloistered nuns and religious brothers (Para 59-60).
- Chapter 3 – Servitum Caritatis – Consecrated Life: Manifestation of God's Love in the World
- Conclusion
See also
References
- Dulles SJ, Avery (2009). Evangelism for the Third Millennium. Paulist Press.
- Avery Dulles SJ, referring to para. 87-92 of Vita Consecrata
- Matthew 19:21 and Vita Consecrata, Para 87
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