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This is specifically referenced in Lumen Gentium regarding the Counsel of Poverty, which is equally applicable with Celibacy, "all the faithful of Christ are invited to strive for the holiness and perfection of their own proper state. Indeed they have an obligation to so strive. Let all then have care that they guide aright their own deepest sentiments of soul. Let neither the use of the things of this world nor attachment to riches, which is against the spirit of evangelical poverty, hinder them in their quest for perfect love. Let them heed the admonition of the Apostle to those who use this world; let them not come to terms with this world; for this world, as we see it, is passing away."

SOURCE: Message sent on behalf of the Holy Father Francis by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin for the meeting of Seminarians of France in Paris, 1st December 2023

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This is specifically referenced in Lumen Gentium regarding the Counsel of Poverty, which is equally applicable with Celibacy, "all the faithful of Christ are invited to strive for the holiness and perfection of their own proper state. Indeed they have an obligation to so strive. Let all then have care that they guide aright their own deepest sentiments of soul. Let neither the use of the things of this world nor attachment to riches, which is against the spirit of evangelical poverty, hinder them in their quest for perfect love. Let them heed the admonition of the Apostle to those who use this world; let them not come to terms with this world; for this world, as we see it, is passing away."

SOURCE: Message sent on behalf of the Holy Father Francis by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin for the meeting of Seminarians of France in Paris, 1st December 2023

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