02 May 2009

Spouse of Christ...

This past Thursday evening our parish church was the setting for the Solemn Profession of one of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration. Sr. Mary Peter of St. John was consecrated as a Spouse of Jesus Christ before more than three hundred parishioners and guests, along with several Sisters.

(Above) Several of the Poor Clare Nuns prepare to witness the Vows of Sr. Mary Peter.

(Below) Sr. Mary Peter is covered with the pall, signifying her death to the world, and her new life as a consecrated Religious.



(Above) Sr. Mary Peter makes her vows before Christ and His Church.
(Below) Sister signs her Profession Card at the altar where the Holy Sacrifice will be offered, signifying her willing sacrifice to Christ her Spouse.

(Below) Sr. Mary Peter of St. John (center) with some of her Sisters.


4 comments:

Archbishop 10-K said...

Father, if you can email me some larger-resolution pictures or forward my address to people who took them, I'd be much obliged. I didn't actually get to see anything from my spot in the choir loft, tucked away in the corner like a dusty old pre-VII candlestick at St. Ronald McChurch's, if ya know what I mean.

Fr. Christopher G. Phillips said...

Yes, I understand, archbishop 10K. I'll find out who else took pictures, and let you know.

Mack in Kirbyville said...

Known to her pals as Sister MP of SJ? :)

What joy! God bless Sister Mary Peter and the Poor (actually, rich beyond all counting) Clares!

Wendee said...

Dear Fr. Phillips,

We were there for this beautiful ceremony or our dear friend, Sr. Mary Peter. My son Mason was one of the altar servers. I want to tell you what a beautiful church, parish, and school you have. We are touched by the reverence you display for Our Lord. Keep up the wonderful work you do for Jesus. Can't wait to visit again.

God bless,
Wendee
Reno, NV