Today being not only Super Bowl Sunday, it is also The World Day for Consecrated Life, a day set aside in 1997 by Blessed Pope John Paul II to express gratitude for the many who answered the call to live the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience and in so doing, dedicate their entire lives to the service of others and the building of the Kingdom of God. It is also a day to deepen our understanding of this way of life and to pray that others might heed the call to live it.
Brother Sean D. Sammon, F.M.S. will address the topic of Hope for the Future of Relgious life in the United States at a gathering for relgious from New England at the Oblate Fathers' Novitiate in Tewksbury, Massachusetts today. About 170 are expected to attend, the largest number since the inception of this conference 13 years ago. The topic is one that's on the minds of many, since it is so apparent that numbers of sisters, brothers and religious orders of priests have been dwindling for years. Br. Sean is a hope-filled, passionate brother and does not see the current situation as "the end". The Holy Spirit has not given up on us and the appeal of such a totally dedicated life is beginning to stir in the hearts of men and women of all ages in recent years. Living our vows joyfully and lovingly along with the prayers of everyone, will help turn things around. I will follow up on the conference in tomorrow's Daily Bread.
Bro. Rene
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