![]() ![]() In this earthbound and earthy way, he is “present” for the event. On the altar is the book of the gospels and - exceptionally - a gold case containing the skull of Saint Hyacinth, the first Polish Dominican, who died in 1257. I had occasion to reflect on them as we approached the altar in procession. ![]() Yet without these vows - poverty, chastity and obedience - monastic life would be impossible. In the Dominican world, those superiors are democratically elected. You pledge to be obedient to the current superiors of the community - and to their successors. You promise never to marry - and indeed to refrain from all sexual activity, forever. You are left with no other earthly means of support. You formally sign away all of your possessions - and any future inheritances or gifts you may receive - to the Order. ![]() They’ve voted, after debate, to let you stay. The community also pledges to take care of you, even when you’re old and gray. ![]()
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