Be joyful! Show everyone that following Christ and practicing his Gospel fill your heart with happiness. Infect with this joy those who come near, and many people will ask why and feel the desire to share your wonderful and exciting Gospel adventure. Be brave! Those who feel loved by the Lord know full confidence in him. So did your founders and foundresses, opening new paths of service to opening new paths of service to the Kingdom of God. With the power of the Holy Spirit with you, you go through the streets of the world and show the renewing power of the Gospel which, if put into practice, also works wonders today and answers all the questions of man.— Pope Francis, Message on the Year of the Consecrated Life, November 30

Most Catholics probably missed it, but two Sundays ago, the Catholic Church began the Year of the Consecrated Life, dedicated to clergy and religious who live by sacred vows in total devotion and service to God and His Church. The ecclesiastical year comes after the more widely known Year of Faith in 2013  and Year of the Family this year.

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