“In the church, the [consecrated] religious are called to be prophets in particular by demonstrating how Jesus lived on this earth, and to proclaim how the kingdom of God will be in its perfection. A religious must never give up prophecy … Let us think about what so many great saints, monks, and religious men and women have done, from St. Anthony the Abbot onward. Being prophets may sometimes imply making waves.” —Pope Francis, La Civilta Cattolica interview, September 2013.
“When there is no prophecy among the people, clericalism fills the void.”
Pope Francis, daily Mass homily, December 16, 2013.