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Consecrated Life
From the beginning of his public life, Jesus invited ordinary people to join with him in witnessing and preaching the Good News of love, healing and forgiveness. Through the sacrament of baptism, this call has continued throughout the ages and is once again answered today by those who respond with love to the needs of their brothers and sisters. New Testament stories further indicate that some people responded to Jesus' call by coming together to make prayer and service the focus of their lives.
 Several scriptural passages offer us fine examples of people called to a deeper relationship with God and to follow in the footsteps of Christ.
- Mark 1: 16-20
- Matthew 4:18-22
- Luke 5:1-11
- Mark 10:21
- Matthew 19:21
- Luke 18:22
- Luke 9:57-62
Historically, certain ways of life emerged from the experiences of men and women who lived in communities which emphasized the values of devoted prayer, loving service, and simple living. Today, consecrated continue to commit themselves to these same values, making community living central to their life of consecration as religious priests, brothers and sisters.
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