Because God continues to be good to us and send us brothers! At the end of September Brother James Hinchcliffe was received into the novitiate and clothed in the habit at the friary church of St. Andrew in Salamanca. This friary is on the site of the novitiate community which welcomed St. John of the Cross into the Carmelite Order and is now the home of the novices from across Europe.
Br. James received the habit along with 7 others who begin their religious life together under the watchful eye of their Novice Director, Fr. Desiderio Gracia Martinez, O.Carm. Fr. Desi was part of the Carmelite community at Aylesford priory last year and always provides a joyful welcome.
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| Fr. Damian Cassidy, O.Carm presents the habit to James Hinchcliffe |
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| OThe novitiate class of 2013-2014 with friars from Spain, England, Ireland, and Portugal |
On Saturday the 19th of October the friars of the British province gathered to celebrate the Solemn Profession of Vows of Brother Paul Jenkins. O. Carm. The liturgy for the the solemn profession of vows is one of the most beautiful celebrations we have. It has a noble and joyful simplicity. Paul gathered around him many strands of his life as he made his lifelong commitment to God, the Carmelite Order and the Church.
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| Br. Paul Jenkins
After the gospel Paul is called to present himself for Solemn Profession. he is asked "Beloved brother, what do ask of God and his holy Church?" Paul replied, " Through the mercy of God I have learnt the meaning of a life dedicated to him through the vows, by living among you in community. therefore, I humbly ask hat, for the gory of god and the service of the Church, I may make my Solemn Profession in te Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel."
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| Br. Paul lies before the Altar as the community call on the prayers of the Saints to pray for him and the whole Church |
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| Br. Paul makes his profession of vows into the hands of Fr. Wilfrid, the Prior Provincial. |
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| The Carmelite friars pray the prayer of consecration over Paul
After Paul professed his vows the friars present prayed the prayer of consecration over him.
Father in heaven, source of all holiness, your love for us
is so great that you invite us to share in your divine life.
Throughout history you have raised up men and women graced
with every virtue. Foremost among them stands Mary, the ever virgin daughter of
Zion. From her pure womb was born our Saviour Jesus Christ, your eternal Word.
He became poor to make us rich, a slave to set us free. With
love no words can tell he redeemed the world by his death and resurrection.
You send your Spirit among us to sanctify us that we may row
in holiness. The voice of the Spirit has been heard by countless numbers of
your children.
Drawn to follow in the footsteps of your Son they leave all
things behind to be one with you in the bonds of love. They freely and
wholeheartedly give themselves yto your service and the service of your people.
Look with favour, then, on our brother Paul who has heard
your call.
Send him the Spirit of holiness; help him to fulfil in faith
what you have enabled him to promise in joy. Grant him perfect chastity,
liberating poverty and wholehearted obedience.
May he glorify you by his humility, serve you with joy, and
be one with you in fervent love. By the holiness of his life may he build up
your kingdom, and thus be a sign of your love for the whole world.
May he live a life of constant allegiance to Jesus Christ.
Amy he be constant in prayer, faithfully pondering your holy
word day and night, and so come to rejoice in the communion of your saints and
praise you forever in their company. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Fraternal joy! Paul is welcomed by his brothers |
Please pray for our brothers, James and Paul and for those who will come after them!
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us!
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