As we celebrate the World Day for Consecrated Life on Feb. 2, we take a moment to reflect on the witness and sacrifice of the men and women who have consecrated their lives to God. The Church is blessed with many consecrated men and women, including those here in the Diocese of Cleveland, whose lives and vocation are a light to our community and the world.
We pray for those consecrated to God by the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience that they may seek to live their baptismal promises more intensely and have the grace to persevere in their commitment to the Lord and serve with open hearts and willing spirits.
Please take a moment to pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special day. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God's gift of their vocation.
