On March 24th, 2022 we welcomed with joy our Postulant Maria into the Novitiate, with Mother Sarah Michael clothing her in the wine-red habit of a Handmaid of the Precious Blood and announcing her new name in religious life: Sister Maria Crucis of Saint Joseph. Join us as we pray for her as she continues on her formation journey accompanied by Mary and Joseph in learning to love the Cross of Christ for the sake of his priests. We share some photos below.
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- The day before entrance into the Novitiate, Sister’s new habit awaits a blessing.
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- Getting ready to be clothed in the colors of the Precious Blood
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- Father Cano blesses Sister’s habit
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- Rev. Mother presents Postulant Maria with her habit.
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- As with so many of our monastic milestones, its conducted in the presence of our Lord.
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- Mother presents Sister with the Rule of Life that she will closely study these next two years.
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- The long awaited moment after clothing: Sister learns her new name and title
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- Postulant Maria becomes Novice Sister Maria Crucis of Saint Joseph
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- Father Cano gives Sister a special blessing before the conclusion of Mass
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- All the Sisters greet the new novice and get to practice calling her by her new name! One Hail Mary for every slip up!
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- All radiant smiles after her six day preparation retreat.
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- Rev. Mother Sarah Michael and our new Novice Sister Maria Crucis of Saint Joseph
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- Mr. and Mrs. Mondello beam with their daughter Sister Maria Crucis