Thousands of pilgrims and consecrated people waited at the gates of St. Peter's Basilica to celebrate the World Day of Consecrated Life.<\/p>\n
Everyone wanted to get a good spot in the Mass Pope Francis was about to preside over.<\/p>\n
'It's wonderful, because there's mother's day, father's day, elder's day \u00e2?\u00a6 And also a day to celebrate Consecrated Life.\u00e2?\u009d<\/p>\n
'I am very happy and I feel blessed. For the first time I see the Pope and was looking forward. It is a blessing to celebrate Mass with him.'<\/p>\n
The ceremony began with a solemn procession with lit candles inside the Basilica. In his homily, the Pope talked about the importance of obedience in the life of consecrated people.<\/p>\n
POPE FRANCIS
\n'A consecrated person, to progress is to humble oneself and serve.\u00e2?\u009d<\/p>\n
The Pope also asked them not to live their vocation in a 'light\u00e2?\u009d way, adding that they should avoid the risk of turning it into a parody.\u00a0<\/p>\n
POPE FRANCIS
\n'A parody where there's succession without sacrifice, prayer without meeting, fraternal life without communion, obedience without trust, charity without transcendence.\u00e2?\u009d<\/p>\n
In addition to the choir of the Sistine Chapel, a harp accompanied the ceremony. During the ceremony, if performed several solos and its music filled the basilica.<\/p>\n
This ceremony is one of the main events of the year dedicated to the Consecrated Life. The year will conclude in a year, on February 2, 2016.<\/p>\n
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