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Consecrated Life has a two-pronged focus:
--to assist Bishop James F. Checchio in his evangelization efforts, and
--to give witness to consecrated life as expressed in the vocation of each person as well as in the particular charism of each religious community.
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.
— Pope Francis
World Day for Consecrated Life
February 2, 2021
(Will be observed in parishes on the weekend of February 6-7, 2021)