Happy New Year . . . of Consecrated Life

The first Sunday of Advent always rings in the new liturgical year. However, this year it also brings the opening of the Year of Consecrated Life.  The Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life has published Rejoice, a letter to consecrated men and women from the teachings of Pope Francis.  The letter provides opportunity for reflection on various teachings.  For example, drawing from the Holy Father's July 2013 address to seminarians and novices, it references today's "culture of the temporary," in which it is seemingly difficult to make commitments for a lifetime.  Our question for today (in the words of Pope Francis):  "We are victims of the culture of the temporary.  I would like you to think about this:  How can I break free from this 'culture of the temporary'"?