Message of the Holy Father for the First World Day for Consecrated Life
MESSAGE OF THE HOLY FATHER
JOHN PAUL II
FOR THE I WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE
Venerable Brothers in the Episcopate,
Dear consecrated persons!
1. The celebration of the...
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