 |
Father Henry before mass with 2 of the Senior Aspirants
(Br. Stenslous on the L and Bro. Charles on the R) |
This is a big day in the life of a young person trying to discern his or her vocation. A BIG step. Sister Calister was one of the original Sisters who were present when I arrived. She has made the decision to move from Candidate to Aspirant. This special ceremony was held on the feast day for St Joseph and took place in our St Joseph's chapel (located in the Juniorate where we stay).
 |
Sister Calister making her profession
to the MOP |
It is a beautiful ceremony...the second one I had been blessed to experience. I liken it to a wedding day. The Candidate tells Father they are making this decision of their own free will and then asks Father for permission to join. Father then blesses them and then their new clothing. All the old clothing (all of it) is given to the poor and needy and the Sister/Brother takes on the habit of the MOP and receives his/her cross. They go off to dress and come back to be welcomed into the community!
 |
Sister Calister in her new habit..now officially
an MOP Candidate escorted by her fellow Sisters |
This time, there were 21 Kenyan Candidates! They are a lively group, full of music and passion for the work of the MOP. Father is increasing his fold rapidly!
 |
ALL of the new Aspirants including Sr Calister!
CONGRATULATIONS and
BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES! |
No comments:
Post a Comment