In Diarmuid O'Murchu's book: Religious Life in the 21st Century the author points out that by the end of the 21st Century the apostolic orders and congregations of both men and women will be out of existence.  Right now in the Church it is the age of the laity.  They are now doing what historically religious did.  If Religious men and women are to exist they must give much thought to "refounding" of religious life, which will be driven by the Holy Spirit.