[Askel5]

The rigourous rule of prayer,vigils,fasting and long services remains in our monasteries,but reportedly these diciplines are now greatly relaxed among RC's

Bingo.

The "relaxation" of the clergy and religious have been their downfall and decimated order after order.

[Siobhan]

The "relaxation" of the clergy and religious have been their downfall and decimated order after order.

And the restoration of discipline in the new and revived orders (like the Nashville Dominicans, the Sisters of Life, the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, the Sisters of Mary, the Mother of the Eucharist, the Fathers of Mercy, the FSSP, Mother Angelica's Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration) have seen a great flowering of vocations that has enriched and vitalized the Catholic laity. One should also mention ChristiFideles, Opus Dei, Third Order Carmelites ....