On Saturday 16th November 2024, our novice Nilima confirmed her 'Yes' to God's call of Love through the rite of First Profession, thus becoming a Redemptoristine Nun and the newest professed member of our Monastic Community.
It was a joyous occasion, attended by her family, who travelled all the way from Mumbai, India, some of our community friends, our brother Redemptorists and Religious from different Congregations.
Fr. Brendan O'Rourke C.Ss.R, Provincial of the Dublin Province of the Redemptorists, reminded her and each one of us at the beginning that in simple terms that the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience that she was about to profess are vows of service, of loving, and of listening.
Fr. Ivel Mendanha C.Ss.R, added to this in his homily as he urged Sr. Nilima to be a woman of passion for God and His people. A woman of passionate love for God and her community and brothers and sisters throughout the world, generous service in community, in prayer, especially for the most abandoned, as well as the devoted and deep listening to God in Scripture, in daily life, in the community and the Prioress.
We thank God for the gift of our newest Sister and pray especially for her that she may deepen her 'yes', every day of her life in God.
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