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The Voluntas profess the vow
of chastity so as to witness to others through their
vocation to universal love. Like every other human being,
the Voluntas needs to love and be loved, but they refuse to
become enslaved in a friendship which would estrange them
from God or their sisters and brothers.
In a world that is withdrawing into itself and giving vent
to its instincts in an uncontrolled manner, chastity becomes
the positive and living example of self-control and of life
in the spirit' (Paul VI). This is why some commit themselves
to celibacy, ‘a special sign of celestial realities,' for an
exclusive consecration of their love to God and to the
interests of His Kingdom .
Married people, while dedicating their lives to the service
of the Gospel, shall bear witness to an exemplary conjugal
(and family) life.
In a world where marriage and family life are questioned and
even rejected by some, married Voluntas shall preach through
the example of their personal lives as couples who are happy
to build a life in reference to the Gospel and the Church's
directives.
In this same materialistic world that depreciates and often
ridicules consecrated celibacy, the celibate Voluntas -
priest or lay person - shall bear witness to the fact that
this lifestyle can speak to everyone of the great Christian
spiritual values.
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