are unworthy, unfit, uncalled, lack a religious spirit, do not seek the things that are Jesus Christ’s but their own, or have notions and desires that are alien to the purposes and the spirit of the Congregation. Certainly, confreres should be greatly concerned about fostering vocations and increasing the number of laborers in the vineyard of the Lord, but, at the same time, all who are responsible for it should remember well that it is never lawful for any reason to admit anyone to the postulancy and novitiate—and, more so, to the profession or renewal of holy vows—unless, after careful consideration of all the particulars, it can be ascertained with a just probability that, with the aid of divine grace, he will be able to—and will, in fact—fulfill properly that which pertains to his vocation. CM 38 General Rule 169Any Catholic can be admitted into the Congregation who is free from any juridical impediment, is led by a right intention, and is fit to bear the hardships of life in the Congregation. During the entire process of admission to the Congregation, the prescripts of universal law are to be diligently observed (CIC, cann. 641-645). (D 112-113) CM 18 Postulancy 170Candidates, before they are admitted to the novitiate, should complete the postulancy, which is the preliminary probation of the candidate. Its purpose is not only the judgment of his suitability and of his vocation, but also the completion of his Christian training if it would seem to be insufficient and, lastly, the gradual transition from a secular life to life in the novitiate. (D 114-121) CM 42, 47 Formation 137
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