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  1. For the duration of simple profession, a brother retains ownership of his possessions and the power to acquire others. Whatever he may acquire, however, by his own activity or by virtue of his religious state, belongs to the Order.
  2. Before making simple profession, a novice must hand over, for the duration of his vows, the administration of his possessions to whomever he prefers, even to the Order if he so wishes, and make arrangements for their use and usufruct. He may also draw up a will with regard to his present belongings and those that may accrue to him in the future.
  3. If, due to the lack of possessions, the arrangements mentioned in § II do not apply, they can be made or repeated after profession if the brother subsequently acquires possessions.
  4. Within sixty days before making solemn profession – earlier would be invalid – a brother must dispose of all he possesses or is likely to possess, to whomever he wishes, on condition that profession is to follow.
  5. If a brother wishes to change these arrangements for a just reason, he needs the permission of the major superior. (CCL, n. 668, § 2).
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