its apostolate all cultures, tribes, generations, peoples, and nations. Let the confreres, following the recommendation of the superiors, be ready, with the help of God’s grace, to work fruitfully in any place in the world for the good of the Church and the Congregation. CM 6-7 Become All Things to All People 11Let them embrace with Christian love all peoples without distinction and strive to become all things to all, in order to gain all for Christ. Let them wholeheartedly give of themselves for the good of the people among whom they live and work. Let them learn their language and prudently embrace their culture and customs. Let them strive everywhere to become good and useful laborers for the Church and society. 1 Cor 9:22; 2 Cor 8:21; CM 8 Spiritual Life and the Apostolate 12May the confreres, open to the activity of the Holy Spirit, so strive, on the one hand, to care for their own spiritual life and evangelical perfection and, on the other, to be so dedicated to serve others and to work for their salvation that both these purposes merge into one, not hindering, but rather aiding each other. CM 9 Characteristics of a Marian 13Let the confreres, always open to the movement of the Holy Spirit and the power flowing from the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ, confidently submit themselves to the guidance of Divine Providence. In their spiritual life and apostolate, let them draw inspiration from the mystery of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, imitate her virtues, and spread her honor. Let them embrace the Church with fervent love, zealously support the dead and the dying, and enthusiastically and joyfully proclaim the Gospel. Additionally, the Marians are characterized by mutual love and fraternal unity, a spirit of self-denial and sacrifice, diligence, hospitality, a willingness to cooperate Patrimony and Spirituality of the Congregation 87
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