Encourage Chastity by William Cardinal Keeler

William Cardinal Keeler - Archbishop of Baltimore

On the mountain Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure of heart, for they will see God.” What a challenge, especially in a culture where from every direction, it seems, come images and concepts which are so contrary to the ideals of purity that Jesus preached. Here our young people can teach us a great lesson.

In many dioceses through “True Love Waits” they are discussing among themselves and committing themselves to live chastely until they marry or make permanent their commitment in the vows of the consecrated life or in the priesthood. There are thousands of them who speak with joy of their walking in this way. Among them some hear the call of Jesus to walk with a measure of heroism in response to a vocation to the priesthood or to the consecrated life. The Lord bless you for what you do to encourage them, most especially by praying for and recommending vocations in your own family circles.