The Convert's Catechism of Catholic Doctrine

The Evangelical Counsels

What are the Evangelical Counsels?: The Evangelical Counsels are our Saviour's counsels to practice voluntary Poverty, virginal Chastity, and perfect Obedience out of love for God.
Why are they called Evangelical Counsels?: They are called Evangelical Counsels because they are recorded by the Evangelist.
Does the practice of the Evangelical Counsels lead to the summit of Christian Perfection?: The practice of the Evangelical Counsels does lead to the summit of Christian Perfection.
How does the practice of the Evangelical Counsels lead to the summit of Christian Perfection?: The practice of the Evangelical Counsels leads to the summit of Christian Perfection by remedying the three great sources of moral evil, which Saint John calls the "concupiscence of the eyes, the concupiscence of the flesh, and the pride of life."
Who should embrace the Evangelical Counsels?: Only those should embrace the Evangelical Counsels who have received a special Vocation from God.