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Leon XIV do mniszek:życie kontemplacyjne bijącym sercem misji Kościoła

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Pope Leo XIV told contemplative Dominican nuns on September 30 that their vocation is the beating heart of the Church's mission rather than something on its margins. During a meeting with the International Commission of Contemplative Dominican Nuns, the pope encouraged the sisters to live their calling with unity, trust, and discernment.

He urged the religious to avoid a survivalist mentality when facing challenges such as aging communities and a lack of new vocations. He advised them not to focus primarily on how to maintain shrinking structures, but to seek what the Holy Spirit expects from contemplative life today. He described the specific mission of monasteries as being oases of true and deep peace in a hurried world.

The meeting took place shortly after the recognition of the heroic virtues of Maria Petra Giordano, a servant of God.

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  1. Sep 30, 12:36 AM Vatican News Polski Leon XIV do mniszek:życie kontemplacyjne bijącym sercem misji Kościoła
  2. Sep 30, 1:06 AM Vatican News Български Лъв XIV: съзерцателният живот е „сърцето“ на мисията на Църквата
  3. Sep 30, 1:19 AM Vatican News BE Святы Айцец: сузіральнае жыццё – сэрца місіі Касцёла
  4. Sep 30, 1:55 AM Vatican News Latviešu Kontemplatīvā dzīve - Baznīcas misijas pukstošā sirds
  5. Sep 30, 8:15 AM ZENIT News Agency Français « La vocation contemplative n’est pas en marge de la mission, mais en est le cœur battant »

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