A Penitent Blogger

Mindful of my imperfections, seeking to know Truth more deeply and to live Love more fully.

Quid sum miser tunc dicturus? Quem patronum rogaturus? Cum vix iustus sit securus?
Recordare, Iesu pie, Quod sum causa tuae viae: Ne me perdas illa die...

Monday, March 21, 2005

The mission of the contemplative vocation

"The specific mission of the contemplative vocation... is to undertake, cherish and promote; what is most deep in the life of the Church.

"Hence, Dominican nuns... have a clear realization that in virtue of their profession they are completely consecrated to the Church and called to bring about the extension of the kingdom of God in the world, by means which are hidden indeed but nevertheless possess a wonderful efficacy."
Anicetus Fernandez, O.P., Master General
(From an address to the General Chapter 1971)


On the website of the Monastery of Our Lady of Grace
North Guilford, CT