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FIRST PROFESSION AND ENTRY TO THE NOVITIATE - 2019

30 & 31 May 2019: Franciscan friars are called to lead a radical life according to the teachings of Christ. This is a life of challenges. St. Louis Friary, Palamaner is known as the “Cradle of Franciscan formation”. This is the place that gives birth to new friars. This year 7 novices gave themselves to God for His service and 9 postulants entered the Novitiate.

Novitiate is a paradise where one can experience perfect happiness in Jesus. In order to experience the perfect happiness and peace, through the Franciscan way of life, 9 postulants began their novitiate on the 30th of May 2019. The service began at 6:15 p.m. Br. Praveen Henry D’Souza, the Minister Provincial led the service. During the service, the new novices were given a new habit, a crucifix and the Rule of St. Francis by Br. Charles Arulanandam, the Novice Master. At first blush, we noticed the joy, which was evident on their faces, after wearing the habit. It shows that they have already set their heart to become a Friar Minor. We pray, the way of life that they set about to live, give them joy, happiness and peace in Christ our Lord.

“One who trusts in the Ancient of days will succeed in his life.”-says Origen. 31st May 2019 was the day that those who had finished their one year of probation and discernment in the Novitiate gave themselves into the hands of their Lord and Master in complete trust, by making their first profession. The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Br. Praveen Henry D’Souza. In his homily he urged them to love everyone as the sign of chastity, to make God the final voice that they listen to as the sign of obedience and to renounce everything as the sign of poverty. Soon after the homily, the novices made their vows by placing their hands in the hands of Minister Provincial. Religious and neighbours from nearby were present here on this occasion. We had a sumptuous meal after the service with all the guests.

We thank the Lord for the abundant blessings as we pray for more vocations to the Order. We thank Br Charles A, Br. Samson, and the other friars in the community who strove hard to make the whole event beautiful. We are grateful also to all our aspirants and novices who worked heart and soul to make these days memorable.

Br. Gins Francis

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