be guided to exercise a special apostolate according to his talents; for religious brothers can bring Christ into many places, sometimes even to where a priest is denied access. LG 47; PC 10; J 23 January 1911 Goal of the Formation 215All religious brothers are to be formed, not only that they be well versed in some profession or field of knowledge, but also and above all, that they learn well whatever pertains to faith and the interior life. They should be imbued with an apostolic spirit so that they can stir up in human hearts the life of the children of God. (D 159-160) PC 18; CM 131 CHAPTER VIII ONGOING FORMATION Knowledge to Be Continuously Perfected 216Our progress in the spiritual life and the fruitfulness of our apostolic work requires that the confreres not only preserve the knowledge acquired during ordinary studies, but that they always and continuously perfect and enrich it while rethinking its effective use in view of the changing circumstances in the course of time. No one should ever neglect the further cultivation of his mind, but rather should always be concerned with diligently pursuing further studies. Moreover, the Superiors should give the confreres the opportunity and some time for engaging in studies, and they should also support them and see to it that these studies are pursued properly, usefully, and fruitfully. (D 161-163) CIC, can. 661; PC 18; CM 137 Special Studies 217After completing their ordinary studies, those who excel in mental ability and feel so inclined should endeavor, if the Superiors consent to it, to thoroughly learn and practice some special field of science or liberal arts, so that they may even become outstanding in it. They should also acquire, Constitutions—Part V 150
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