I was elated to see that this document is coming out. In my 40 years in the Order there has been much speculation of such a document but nothing ever seemed to materialize. Rumor had it that after «Vita Consecrata,» a document was suppose to come forth clarifying the role of brothers, particularly in mixed communities. We have much to offer but often are overlooked because we don’t have the title, Father, in front of our names.
Brother James Reiter
Conventual Franciscans
