be refused except for a just reason approved by the Major Superior. The confreres, however, should not excessively seek donations. Rather, they should strive to acquire by their own work whatever is necessary for their livelihood and endeavors. Goods lawfully entrusted to a member for pious causes extraneous to the Congregation are to be spent faithfully according to the donor’s intention. (C 50) CIC, cann. 1300; 1302 § 3; PC 13; CM 223, 550 Juridical Acts 19In spite of their vow of poverty, confreres may, with the permission of their lawful Superiors, perform juridical acts of ownership, as prescribed by civil law. (C 50) CM 227 Transfer Restrictions 20He who is transferred from one house to another is not allowed to take anything with him, except those things which are strictly for personal use and which the Superior, taking into account the circumstances, has permitted. (C 50) CM 229 Mutual Aid in the Congregation 21Houses and Provinces should share their material goods with one another so that those that are better supplied may assist those that suffer indigence; let these communities, as an expression of their religious consecration, strive to live on a rather small amount of money, not taking into account at all greater revenues coming from works or other sources. (C 51) PC 13 Sense of Justice and Charity 22A budget, which lists the anticipated income and expenses of the community, the economic state of the house (a report of assets and liabilities), and the statement on the actual spending on the sustenance of the confreres should be presented at the proper time for their common consideration. All should desire and be vigilant that, in our dealings with others, a proDirectory—Part II 190
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