Benedict XVI: Religious, imitate S. Paul in following Jesus

"Imitate St. Paul in following Jesus and His way of life, inspired by the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience." Pope Benedict XVI said this Monday evening to the men and women religious gathered in St. Peter's Basilica, ending the celebration of the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, and the thirteenth Day of Consecrated Life. Benedict XVI said that St. Paul, whose bi-millenial anniversary of birth is being celebrated by the Church this year, is the "Father and teacher of all who, called by the Lord, have made the choice of unconditional devotion to Him and His Gospel."It is Paul who exhorts us to "make the word of Christ live in us in its fullness," added the Holy Fath ...

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