Los Votos y La Vida de Comunidad
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The Vows
"The Christian faith does not provide you with ready-made solutions to the complex problems affecting contemporary society. But it does give you deep insights into the nature of the human person and their needs, calling you to speak to the truth in love, to take up your responsibilities as good citizens adn to work with your neighbors to build a society where true human values are nourished and deepened by a shared Christian vision of life." -- John Paul II
"I cannot imagine living the life I live as a Basilian without the relationships I have with friends, now from all over the world. This life simply doesn’t make sense in the absence of relationships. Sometimes I meet people who are surprised by the life we live as Religious – it usually shatters the “cloister” concept they believe we live. Though there are times for solitude, Christ provides the example of a balance of solitude and relationship. Nor did Christ chose to spread the Good News by himself; rather he choose people to be not just followers, but friends. The disciples were men with whom He ate, laughed and spoke with – as a friend and a teacher. In that same tradition, I look forward to the times when I can be with friends. Often, I find my own faith catalyzed by theirs and find great wisdom in the conversations we have with each other. I need their prayers, just as they need mine – we are all in this together. This task of evangelization and education is simply too big for any one person." -- Chris Valka, C.S.B.
"For several reasons, the community life in our house is good; however, the main reason is that all of us make time to be with each other in prayer and conversation and at table. In addition, by inviting others from outside our house we are able to share with them what we share with each other. All this helps us to develop healthy relationships with each other and with those outside the house." -- Morgan Rice, C.S.B.
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