Vita consecrata is an apostolic exhortation written by Pope John Paul II, published on 25 March 1996. The exhortation is a post-synodal document. Its sub-title is "On the consecrated life and its mission in the Church and in the world".
Vita consecrata Latin for 'The consecrated life' Apostolic exhortation of Pope John Paul II | |
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Signature date | 25 March 1996 |
Subject | On the consecrated life and its mission in the Church and in the world |
Number | 9 of 15 of the pontificate |
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In the consecrated life, individuals commit themselves to the evangelical counsels of chastity, poverty and obedience. Their lives testify to the values of the Kingdom of God.[1][2] The profession of chastity, poverty and obedience rejects the idolatry of anything created and points to God as the absolute good.[3]