Religious orders are governed by local authorities, bodies approved by the bishop under the authority of the bishop of the diocese in which they operate. A religious order governed solely by the bishop of Rome is an order in which the pope directly approves the religious order, which is entirely dependent on the Vatican, that is, on the pope, as head of the Church... Catechesis on religious orders, structure, with Fr. Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo.
Religious follow this advice and take public vows so that the people of God can hear them. Religious orders have superiors who send them out; dioceses have bishops who send them to their places of work. Religious organizations receive and implement the rules of life proposed by the founders of the organization after they have been carefully organized and studied... Catechesis on religious, structure, with Fr. Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo.
The Pope's approval shows that the Church endorses the position of a religious association. It is the duty of the Church and religious communities to care for God's people and lead them to a good life. It is also their duty to establish laws and govern wisely according to the Gospel; to encourage organizations to build up the Body of Christ... Catechesis on religious, structure, with Fr. Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo.
Religious life is not part of the Church hierarchy, following the teachings of the Gospel; it is not included in the sacrament of Holy Orders as bishop, priest, and deacon. However, religious orders devote themselves to serving the Lord and giving him glory. Religious orders renew their baptismal promises every day... Catechesis on religious life and structure, with Fr. Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You who have come in such large numbers to take part in this national pilgrimage, as well as all of you who are following it from home through the media. We, the bishops of Madagascar, would like to express our deep gratitude to you for having responded to our invitation and for having brought this jubilee initiated by Pope Francis to life spiritually. With you, we take up Mary's song: ‘My soul exalts the Lord’ and we repeat with her: ‘What shall I repay the Lord for all the good he has done me?’....
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