Constitutions and Directory of the Marian Fathers

avoid whatever bears the mark of recklessness or sensuality. Let mutual love flourish, and let it be spiritual, active, and universal, that is, a love that extends to all the confreres and embraces all of them. (C 99) CM 290 Care for One’s Health 61Just as excessive care for those things that pertain to the body is reprehensible, so a moderate and prudent concern for the body’s strength and health, which is a precious gift of God, is recommended to all, so that they may be able to apply themselves more intensely and for a longer time to God’s service. Therefore, prudent care should be taken to maintain healthiness and the rules of hygiene. Should anyone notice that something is more seriously harming his health, let him simply and humbly make it known to his Superior. (C 100) CM 393 Vacations 62 Each year sufficient vacation time should be granted to the confreres, which should be spent in a manner agreed upon with the Superior. (C 100) Social Assistance 63Individual communities, being concerned with the care of confreres, can avail themselves of insurance, social security, and pensions laws. (C 100) Convalescent Homes 64Insofar as possible, let the Provinces show solicitude to have certain houses in more healthful locations for the recuperation of the strength and good health of the confreres. (C 100) CM 394 Infirmarian 65 In each house, one of the confreres is to be designated, if possible, to provide for the ill all the help and services they need. (C 100) CM 396 Common Life 201

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