Papal tribute to contemplative religious

November 19, 2014

At the conclusion of his November 19 general audience, Pope Francis paid tribute to contemplative religious.

“Friday, November 21, on the liturgical memorial of the Presentation of Mary in the Temple, we celebrate the Pro Orantibus [“For Those Praying”], dedicated to cloistered religious communities,” he said.

“It is a good opportunity to thank the Lord for the gift of so many people who, in monasteries and hermitages, dedicate themselves to God in prayer and silent work, recognizing the primacy that only He deserves,” he added. “We thank the Lord for the testimony of cloistered life. May they never lack our spiritual and material support to carry out this important mission.”

 

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Further information:

• Pope at Audience: The universal call to holiness (Vatican Radio)