I am all for new ideas that can reveal the best in people. I'll reserve comment for a year, or two.
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The community is heavily oversubscribed: this year there were around 200 online applications (candidates, who must be aged 20 to 35, are asked why they want to join and what they think they would find hardest if successful), whittled down via Skype interviews to the final 15. But what happens when they leave? About 30 per cent will go on to a religious calling, such as joining the priesthood or a religious order, but most return to their old lives. It’s hoped that once back at work they will inspire others to get involved with community or charitable work. There are also non-resident members who continue doing their day jobs but spend every Monday evening and one Saturday a month at the palace, as well as going on retreats.
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