During this Thanksgiving weekend we give thanks especially for the Solemn Profession of our Sister Mary Laetitia last week! As promised, here are some pictures from that glorious event:
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The night before the ceremony, Sister Mary Laetitia receives an exhortation from Rev. Mother Abbess |
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Entrance Procession Mother Abbess, Sister Laetitia, Sister Margaret Mary |
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The Bishop questions Sister Mary Laetitia about her readiness to make Solemn Vows |
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Sister prostrates before the altar while the congregation prays the litany of the Saints for her She is covered with a pall symbolizing her death to her former life
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Sister rises up and sings "Receive me, O Lord, according to Your promise and I shall live!" |
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Sister makes her vows of Poverty, Chastity, Obedience and Enclosure in the hands of Mother Abbess |
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Sister receives a crown of thorns in imitation of Christ her Spouse |
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Eucharistic Prayer with all our celebrants |
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Cutting the bridal cake at dinner |
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Mother Abbess, Sister Mary Laetitia, Sister Margaret Mary |
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