"Pope Francis warned consecrated men and women against reducing their religious lives to a 'caricature,' calling them to instead embrace a life of obedience, which in turn leads to wisdom.
"This was the central theme of the Pope's homily for the feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Feb. 2, which coincides with the World Day for Consecrated Life.
"Addressing the congregation gathered in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday evening, the Holy Father reflected on the Gospel account of Mary and Joseph presenting the Child Jesus in the Temple.
"Pope Francis described Mary's arms as the 'ladder of God's condescension,' upon which the Son of God 'descended,' becoming like us, 'in order to ascend with us to the Father, making us like himself,' according to Vatican Radio's translation."
A recent National Catholic Register article reported on the Pope's homily. To access the complete report, please visit:
National Catholic Register: Pope to Consecrated Men and Women: Follow Jesus With Joy (3 FEB 15)
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