Missionaries formally consecrate themselves to the Lord through the vow of celibate chastity and the promises of the Gospel counsels of poverty and obedience, as outlined by our SIM Rule and Constitution.  Our vow of chastity is a sign of our commitment to orient our whole lives to the reign of God above all other things.  Through poverty the Missionary prepares an annual budget as an expression of the commitment to allocate all resources according to Gospel priorities.  The obedience lies in the obligation to be faithful to the SIM way of life guided by the leaders in the Institute.