Jerusalem: Rosary Sisters profess their vows

Source: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

On Tuesday, the Solemnity of the Assumption, fifteen Rosary Sisters professed their vows at a ceremony attended by many Rosary Sisters with others from various religious communities, placing their lives at the service of the community and the Church. The ceremony was presided by Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Apostolic Administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.

Assured of the support of the Virgin Mary on this very special day of the Assumption, they made their vow of chastity that allows them to have a love that is open to all, without limits. Then, a vow of poverty by committing to possess nothing and to keep nothing for oneself like Christ and to receive everything from the Father. Then a vow of obedience to God which passes mainly through obedience to the Mother General and the rules and constitution of the religious community.

Sr Mary Mu’awwad and Sister Sandra Awad made their first vows; Sisters Juana Qandah, Rawan Ibrahim, Alfonsina Aldaoud, Rita Ziadat, Christina Masarweh, Rita Akel, Mariam Ba’bish, Nadine Sha’ban, Hanadi Jori, Tereza Kara’ah and Rand Hamarneh renewed their vows; and Sisters Fadia Masa’deh and Sister Rita Tafitian made their final vows.

In his homily, Archbishop Pizzaballa invited the Sisters to welcome ever more within her the manifestations of the Lord. In being connected to the Gospel, the Sisters have seen and continue to see their plans transformed.

At the end of this moving ceremony, the community invited the assembly to share in the feast day meal and rejoicing with each Sister during this special occasion.