“How did the vow of chastity help me to work among the sick, day after day? The vow has no value unless it liberates us for the mission. The first place of the mission is in the heart, entering into a love that is free and non possessive, in a free gift of self for others. This is what Jesus has called me to be among the sick. Inner freedom has made me capable of offering this free gift and to be totally present and available to others. At the same time, this freedom also helps me to respect my own limitations. When I am tired, I too need to draw from the Source, like Jesus at the well.” (Adrianna, Canada)

“Our vow of poverty invites us to ‘use material goods according to the design of the Creator’(Const. 1.41). The love of God extends from age to age says the Magnificat, and when I look at ways of manifesting this love, I can only choose to limit my use of non renewable resources so that future generations will receive the legacy of a world that will sustain life.” (Louise, Canada)

“For some people, the vow of obedience is above all, a requirement. However, I have learned with pride that this vow, lived according to the Oblate spirituality, also requires a great deal of autonomy and creativity to discover the will of God in daily life.” (Flor, Peru)