Preparing the postulants, who have decided to embrace religious life, to present themselves at the Altar as future spouses of Our Lord.Our future novices come from the United States, Malaysia, Spain, Ireland and France. Given recent events, few guests and families have been able to make the voyage. Here, our future French sister with her dad.And here, our future Indian-Irish sister with her little brotherSister Alexia-Marie of the Virgin, Mother of GodFrom this day forward, you will be called Sister Domitille-Marie of the Holy Name of MarySister Amabilis-Marie of Jesus Christ Sovereign PriestJust before the start of the ceremonyEntrance processionArrival of the future novices, each accompanied by a sister who will help her during the ceremony.The Reverend Mother Superior of the Sisters Adorers of the Royal Heart of Jesus Christ Sovereign Priest welcomes the future novices and presents them to the Superior General of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, who poses the traditional questions to them.Singing of the Veni CreatorThe white veil and holy habit are placed on the credence, waiting to be blessed.Sermon by Monsignor WachOur Reverend Mother lifts the bridal veil of each of the future sisters, who are now ready to declare their intentions.To our Prior General's question: "What are you asking? " , one after another the sisters respond: "I made a request to the Lord, and I repeat it now: it is to live in the house of the Lord and to serve his Divine Royal Heart for all of my lifeOur Reverend Mother removes the bridal veil, before the sacrifice of the locks of hair.Each one receives the white veil and the holy habit......so that they may be blessed......sprinkled with holy water......and imbued with incense.Imposition of the veil with these words: "May the Lord clothe you with the new man created in the image of God in true righteousness and holiness.”The sisters retire and will return once they don their new habit.Bestowing the religious nameSister Françoise-Marie of the Holy Face of Jesus, Abyss of Goodness and LoveSister Michel-Marie de Jesus, Word of GodSister Immaculada of the Sacred HeartSister Colomba-Marie of the Holy Side of ChristSister Marie-Léonie of the Virgin AdorerAfter receiving the holy habit, a sign of their future total consecration to God, the sisters sing the Magnificat.Our new novices step out to adorn their robes for the Mass that is to follow.Solemn Mass of the Sacred Heart...... sung by the sistersGloriaChanting of the GospelThe Sisters who have just received the habit will keep their candles lit during Gospel and during the canon, two important moments of the Mass.Sisters receive the incense"Ecce Agnus Dei, ecce qui tollit peccata mundi"Sisters receive Holy CommunionProcession leaving the churchAperitifThe community meets together after the ceremony. They all show their "new" sisters their profound joy!Our Prior General and our new novices!Table with the SuperiorsMonsignor Patrick Incorvaja, a member of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, was able to join us on this great day.A sister of Canon Josseaume, a member of the Institute, was one of those who received the habitStation before 2nd Vespers of the Feast of the Sacred HeartEntry in processionSolemn Vespers with three ministers in copeThe cantors stand in the center of the choir for the intonation of the psalms.Benediction of the Blessed SacramentGroup family photo with Monsignor Wach and all the members of the Community who could be presentMonsignor Wach, our Reverend Mother, the Novice Mistress, and our new novicesIn front of our Statue of the Royal Heart, so important to us!Visible satisfaction from the Novice Mistress!In the evening in the refectoryDeo Gratias
