In so doing “in and through all things, all should strive to seek the closest union with God, to be joined to Him in the highest degree in their prayers as well as all their actions, and to be magnanimous and most generous and liberal in His service” (C 36). With the promulgation of the Constitutions and Directory, every member should be concerned with fully familiarizing themselves with these laws so that the principles contained in them may acquire a vital strength in our daily conversation with God and our brothers. It is our grave duty to put these principles into practice, and in doing so we shall provide a secure future for our Congregation and render our religious life truly fruitful. Mary Immaculate remains our guide on our journey to Jesus. May her trust in us continuously increase, while we who bear her name are confident that she will never abandon us. Would that she in this year dedicated to her, emerge more steadfast in our Marian vocation and may all the works of our Congregation assume a new significance and a new importance. Rome, January 27, 1988, on the Feast of Blessed George Matulaitis-Matulewicz. Donald S. Petraitis, MIC Superior General Constitutions and Directory 66
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