SisterPatsProfessionofVows - Franciscans of Mary the Theotokos

Holy Mary, Mother of Creation, bless us that we may experience God as Love
in praise of all creatures, in love of all of creation. Amen.

Father Michael Adams - www.livingrosaries.org

"Tonight, Sister Pat, by the vows you have taken, you have solemnly professed to dedicate your self to religious life. You did not enter religious life to be religious; rather, you entered religious life to first and foremost, always and forever to seek God and God alone. As a vowed religious, you bind and promise your life’s work to answer a call to justice, a call to love and a call to choose."

From Father Andrew's Reflection

SISTER PAT'S PROFESSION OF VOWS

August 15, 2008

Feast of the Assumption
of Mary

Bishop Terry
and
Sister Pat, FMT

"Are you now ready to unite yourself more closely to God by the bond of perpetual profession?"
"I am"
"Are you choosing, with the help of God, to live a life of simplicity, love and obedience, saying "yes" to God's will in your life just as Christ our Lord and Mary, His mother and our mother, said in their lives and remaining committed to that life forever?"
"I am"

"Are you resolved to love God and all living beings, to respect all life and all God has created by living the Gospel with all your heart, mind, body and soul and keeping the Rule of your religious community?"
"I am"
"Are you resolved to live your vows, not in solitude and silence, but in the world sharing the love of Christ with all of creation, always calling for justice and peace and listening for the sound of those voices which others choose not to hear?"
"I am"

Father Bill places the Crucifix and Tau around Sister Pat's neck.

Father Bill helps...

Father Bill, CF and Sister Pat, FMT

Father Andrew kneels as we all say the
LITANY OF MARY OF NAZARETH
after I have finished my Profession of vows.

And now for the veil...

Father Bill and Sister Pat give the Chalice, Water and Wine to Father Andrew

Father Andrew and Sister Pat, FMT

Sister Pat, FMT Minister General