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Was the first Christian community a model for Religious Orders?

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Pope Francis: > “The Acts of the Apostles relate that ‘no one claimed private > ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in > common.’ This is not communism, but pure Christianity,” he said. Source I heard a priest saying that this was to apply to religious orders who take a vow of poverty and not everyone or society as a whole. Acts 4:32-35 > 32 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one > claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had > everything in common. 33 With great power the apostles bore witness to > the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them > all. 34 j There was no needy person among them, for those who owned > property or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds of the sale, 35 > and put them at the feet of the apostles, and they were distributed to > each according to need. Source So my question is: Is this scripture applying to a religious community which would resemble nowadays Catholic religious orders i.e.: Franciscans or are we all meant to live like this?
Asked by Grasper (5573 rep)
Apr 22, 2021, 02:05 PM
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