Novitiate 2009-2010 Photos 

"O humble sublimity, O sublime humility"

- St. Francis

 

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Investiture Ceremony

 
   
         
 
 

 

 

 

 

Celebrating the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the

National Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio

 

 

National Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation

 

 
Father J.R. and Friar Rory in the sacristy
preparing for the procession.

   

        

The Friar Novices beginning the procession of Our Lady.


Friar Bryan, alongside postulant Ian, processes with the Cross. Diocesan seminarians follow.

 

 

      

The Novices gathering in the Shrine

 

 

The Novices and other Friars enjoy fraternity over lunch.

 

 

Friars Bryan and Vince flank postulant Ian near the Shrine Park's outdoor sanctuary.

 

 

 

 

A Friar's Vocation Prayer

May my life of prayer and service, O Lord,
show those I serve the reality of your love.
Make me poor, chaste and holy
that I may be an example to all who cross my path.
May everything I do tell others I am happy serving them;
 may my life be a sign to your people,
especially of those who so carefully observe me,
of the joy that should be mine in my vocation.
Use me and my work, O Lord,
that I may be the means
of bringing dedicated vocations
to my Franciscan family.
Amen.


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