"What a beautiful Mass that was, the Mass of my sister's profession! The music was simply glorious, the prayers moving, the whole ceremony awe-inspiring. My sister's happiness was palpable, as was the joy of her whole community..."
Here are some pictures to go with her words.
Here are some pictures to go with her words.
Pretty princesses in waiting
The lovely cake my MIL had made with holy cards of the patron saints of all of the sisters and the order's patrons.
Every room in the retreat center has a beautiful religious picture like this. If you are looking for a quiet, comfortable place to hideaway from the world, please consider one of the Sister Servants inspiring retreats. 
Dying to self and to the world.
My favorite picture from the whole day. Sister Joan giving Mother Gabriel a big hug.
Sister Joan Marie of the Merciful Redeemer
Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIf you are looking for a quiet, comfortable place to hideaway from the world, please consider one of the Sister Servants inspiring retreats.
ReplyDeleteCan I not just go and stay? ;-)
This is so very sacred! Smiling through my tears I've shed all day. Just what I needed today of all days. God's so full of Mercy and Love. Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos. Have a safe trip home.
ReplyDeleteOh how beautiful! Congratulations to all of you!
ReplyDeleteBarb,
ReplyDeleteYou could stay that long if you wanted to, but it wouldn't be on the retreat side and you'd have to learn to like to wear brown all the time! :)
Emily,
We are home now. I am so glad these pictures helped you smile.
beautiful. thank you for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! The cake was beautiful too.
ReplyDeletecindy
Breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteI love brown!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, we clicked over to the website and Peach thoroughly enjoyed the pictures of all the sisters. Thanks for sharing.
What an incredible blessing Charlotte! Thank you so much for sharing! I like that cake BTW!
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I've happened on you blog...I love it! And this is a gorgeous post about an exquisitely happy occasion. Congratulations to your family!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely, Charlotte! What a beautiful and grace filled day! I'm so glad you shared it with us!
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