In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd. This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the light of the world. So too, those in consecrated life are called to reflect the light of Jesus Christ to all peoples.
World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in parishes this coming weekend.
Please pray for all persons who have made commitments in the consecrated life and be sure to thank them, especially, our Missionary Sisters, on their special day, for their service to the people of God.
We pray for those who are consecrated to God by the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience. May they always reveal the love of Christ to those they encounter and continue to enrich our world by their dedicated lives of prayer.
May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God’s gift of their vocation.
On this day, we pray also, for all those who are discerning their vocation in life, particularly those whom the Lord is calling to consecrated life. May they be given the wisdom to hear God’s call and the courage to respond generously. ~ USCCB website
To access resources for the World Day of Consecrated Life, click here