Margaret Anna Fridays ... on the Vows

Most Fridays, I’m going to share a quote from the founder of my groovy sisters, Margaret Anna Cusack, known in religion as Mother Francis Clare. In the weeks leading up to my profession of final vows on November 11th, I will be highlighting some of her insights on the vows.  Here's today's installment:

In order to fulfill our vow of chastity perfectly, we must not be content with its bare literal observance.  It would be a poor thing indeed to offer our dear Lord a bare lifeless form, a mere exterior service.