That, in freely obliging ourselves by the vow of chastity to perfect continence within the celibate life, we may achieve a complete union of our life with the Risen Christ and express our love for Him. (Art. 16)
For the beatification of Fr. Paul Smolikowski, CR
For all those who have asked our prayers; for those we have promised to pray for; for those for whom we have a responsibility to pray.
For the Bishops and the people of the Dioceses in which we serve.
I need to pray for...a complete rebirth, pure love and unwavering hope... (Paris, 1/8/1836)