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    Using the Constitution and The Church’s Documents as A Guideline on How to Live and Value, The Vow of Poverty as Sisters of Our Lady of Charity Kenya –Province
    (Tangaza University College, 2018) Moraa, Edith
    Poverty was actually the picture only in the 11 century as historically the last vow. In the beginning they did not feel of this vow as many rich people joined religious life renouncing wealth. They did not have the desire to amass property. They left their wealthy status and joyfully embraced the life of poverty. The story of St. Macrena we learn that the family was rich but she left everything and joined convent. The idea of renouncing the desire for wealth and to be detached from property came in 11 century. As in the case of the other evangelical counsels, canon 600 law on consecrated poverty gives theological motivations. The evangelical counsel of poverty belongs to a mystery of salvation. It is based on the imitation of Christ who, although rich, became poor for us. It entails a life of labor lived in moderation and in detachment from earthly riches, dependence and limitation in the use of disposition of material goods according to the norm of proper law of each constitution. Understanding this vow will help the sisters of Our Lady of Charity Kenya province live their life contented and help them to understand other vows (chastity and obedience). This will help them to live their vow of Chastity by opening to God, loving and serving him, helping them to relate well with others, love and serve well in the mission especially nurturing life. The vow is inviting them to respond their obedience to God, to their superiors and among themselves and those to whom they are called to serve.