Yamoussoukro, 05 February, 2025 / 2:25 pm (ACI Africa).
Bishop Honoré Beugré Dakpa of the Catholic Diocese of Katiola in Ivory Coast has lauded members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL), describing them as “treasures” for the people of God.
In his homily during the conclusion of a pilgrimage for the Consecrated in Ivory Coast at the Our Lady of Peace Basilica of Yamoussoukro Diocese, Bishop Dakpa noted that Consecrated Life is not “merely a lifestyle choice, but a profound calling to reflect the hope of Christ.”
“Dear Religious Men and Women, you are treasures for the Church and for society. You must not allow the many challenges faced by the institutes and societies of Consecrated Life, religious families, and communities to turn you away from who you are,” the Ivorian Catholic Bishop said on February 2, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the temple and the World Day for Consecrated Life.
He emphasized that the World Day for Consecrated Life should be an opportunity to “reclaim the profound value of Consecrated Life and renew each Religious person’s spiritual commitment.”
“Consecrated life is a constant liturgical action. It is a testimony of prayer, sanctification, and the love of God while being a model of charity and service for the world,” the Catholic Church leader said.
