On the eve of the retreat, the professed sisters from our different houses gathered together with a good dinner!Table of novices and postulantsAfter dinner, the dishes are done with a lot of joy!Grace to the gifts received from our dear faithful, God has made it possible for our Convent of Maria Engelport to receive an oven that’s better adapted to the large number of people we welcomeOur Sister who is the head cook demonstrates the capabilities of the new appliance, with the admiring gaze of a small group of professed sisters!Beginning of the spiritual retreatInstruction from Our Reverend MotherRosary recited in CommunityConference of Monsignor Schmitz, Our Vicar GeneralExposition of the Blessed SacramentBenediction of the Blessed SacramentConferences given by Our Prior General, Monsignor WachAt Maria Engelport we have the immense grace of having several Masses celebrated each day. During the retreat, we attended Mass at 5:15 pm.On February 11th, feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, as well as on the 13th of the month in honor of the apparitions of Fatima, we made a procession to the replica of the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, located outside our church.Office of VespersRenewal of Vows on Friday, February 14thChanting of the Veni CreatorShort exhortation from Monsignor WachThe Sisters, one after the other, candle in hand, kneel at the foot of the Altar and promise once again to serve God and the Church, observing the three vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.Each of the sisters will then sign the Formula of Vows, which Monsignor then signs as well at the bottom.With the Blessed Virgin, we sing our MagnificatWe embrace one another after the ceremony, sharing our spiritual joyFinally, we return to the church to express to the infinite goodness of God all our gratitude.The retreat ends with a luncheon with our Prior GeneralAfter lunch, Monsignor Wach offered us chocolates!Group photos in front of our Convent of Maria Engelport
