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An effective renewal and adaptation demands the cooperation of all
the members of the institute.
However, to establish the norms of adaptation and renewal, to embody
it in legislation as well as to make allowance for adequate and prudent
experimentation belongs only to the competent authorities, especially
to general chapters. The approbation of the Holy See or of the local
Ordinary must be obtained where necessary according to law. But
superiors should take counsel in an appropriate way and hear the members
of the order in those things which concern the future well being of the
whole institute.
For the adaptation and renewal of convents of nuns suggestions and
advice may be obtained also from the meetings of federations or from
other assemblies lawfully convoked.
Nevertheless everyone should keep in mind that the hope of renewal lies
more in the faithful observance of the rules and constitutions than in
multiplying laws.
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