On August 15th our novices and postulants made their first profession of vows and were received into the community. We rejoice in their yes to the Lord as they make this next step in religious life. You can check out more pictures on our website. Please keep us in your prayers!
Recently, I found a reflection I had written during my first retreat as a postulant. The last conference that had been given was on Spiritual Motherhood. As I approached the 4 th Station where Jesus meets His Sorrowful Mother, this is what struck my heart: What is the sacrificial love of a mother? It is the self-sacrifice made to love her children. Mary’s self-sacrifice to be there with Christ, her Son, in His passion was the selfless love that united her with Him. Her heart was pierced with 7 swords in the agony of watching her beloved Son endure a cross that He did not deserve, but which He embraced for the love of the Father and mankind. Could she not have said to Jesus, “You don’t have to do this, there are other ways. Do you know how much pain You are causing me and those who love you?” She knew He could have chosen any other way t...
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Such happy faces, may they persevere!
::prayers::
Thanks for sharing!
a grateful reader
Please be assured of my prayers.
What happy young faces!
Surely God blesses them and the entire Community!
When do the new postulants enter?
What will the new professed sisters be doing in the apostolate?
Certainly our Blessed Mother has watched over these young sisters formation!
Thanks for sharing!
a grateful reader