This Decree had the aim of treating the renewal of Religious life.

Like the Liturgy, Religious life changed drastically after Vatican II.

Some people say the changes went too far.

Some congregations have gone back to past practices.

Recently I met two sisters (senior sisters, not novices) from a congregation which shall rename anonymous. They asked me to pass on an important pastoral (not personal message) to someone. I said they could use my mobile and immediately speak to the person concerned. They replied "O no, Father. We have to get permission to use the phone"

Do we really want to go back to that sort of thing?

Jesus, please help Religious congregations "get it right"