Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Preparations before the ceremonies

Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Preparations before the ceremonies - The postulants chant the Veni Creator with our Reverend Mother and the Novice Mistress as they begin a time of spiritual retreat before receiving the habit
Preparations before the ceremonies - One of the canons gives the postulants a spiritual conference.
Preparations before the ceremonies - All of the spiritual conferences and religious instructions begin and end with a prayer.
Preparations before the ceremonies - Prayer before a meal in the refectory. Our usual meals are taken in silence, as we listen to a spiritual book
Preparations before the ceremonies - The sisters preparing to pronounce their vows are also in retreat. Here, they receive instruction from Our Reverend Mother
Preparations before the ceremonies - At the close of the retreat, everyone enjoys coming together for a special meal in recreation. Here, the postulants have their meal with their superiors and the chaplain for the retreat.
Preparations before the ceremonies - Sisters prepare the chapter room before the arrival of the Most Reverend Cardinal Willem Eijk, of Utrecht, who will be giving the habit to the new novices
Preparations before the ceremonies - The chapter room is used for vesting the prelate before the ceremonies
Preparations before the ceremonies - The statue of the Sacred Heart of Christ the King is ornamented with flowers and garlands, as the Brides of Christ come to offer themselves to His Royal Heart
Preparations before the ceremonies - Sisters clean up the interior courtyard after some recent rain
Preparations before the ceremonies - An alcove near Saint Joseph is prepared in the cloister
Preparations before the ceremonies - Olive oil, marmalade, limoncello, and traditional “palmier” cookies made the sisters. The olives and fruit all come from the gardens of our houses in Italy.
Preparations before the ceremonies - The postulants wear their hair down on the day before they don the veil. The veil symbolizes their undivided love of Jesus Christ
Preparations before the ceremonies
Preparations before the ceremonies - Many sisters from our other houses were able to come for this joyous occasion
Preparations before the ceremonies
Preparations before the ceremonies - The sisters delight whenever there is an opportunity to come together, joined by the bonds of fraternal charity.
Preparations before the ceremonies
Preparations before the ceremonies
Preparations before the ceremonies - In the religious life, joyous occasions of fraternal recreation and peaceful moments with Our Lord always walk hand-in-hand
Preparations before the ceremonies - The sacristy is ready for the sacred ministers
Preparations before the ceremonies - The sanctuary has been prepared
Preparations before the ceremonies
Preparations before the ceremonies
Preparations before the ceremonies - The crosses of profession await
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