das8949 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 This is an email and photos that I received from Sister Faith after her clothing ceremony Hi Darlene Thank you so much for the flowers, they are beautiful. As it was Our Lady's special feast, and as there are almost no flowers in the garden at this time of year to pick, I asked that they go in the antechoir this time, in front of the lovely statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. I had some photos taken especially so you could see them, but as the light there wasn't too great, we took some in other parts of the house as well. It became a bit of a game by the end so some are a bit silly!!! I had a lovely day and was spoilt rotten - we even had curry for dinner, my all time favourite food! It was very hot too so I know it was a real penance for some of the community - shows how much they love me, eh???? ;-) By the time I said my little bit in the ceremony, all my nerves had dissipated and I was completely calm and composed - amazing after a very, very difficult and emotional retreat. The thanksgiving mass was wonderful too. My priest friend whose ordination I attended last year came to celebrate the mass and spoke very powerfully. He could not have preached a more Catholic homily had he tried and I wasn't too sure how my very protestant family would react, but they were very impressed (with the exception of baby Joshua who was hungry!). The parlour afterwards was also lovely but quite a whirlwind and I feel like I barely had a chance to talk to most people for more than a couple of minutes which was a bit of a shame. I am now busy trying to get all my thank-you letters written before I get back into the full horarium tomorrow. Its still rather chaotic here as our oldest, 98yr old sister died on Sunday and her funeral is this afternoon which is extremely fast for the UK. I am so thankful that I was able to see her after my Clothing on Saturday when although extremely weak she was still aware of what was going on and smiled and nodded approval when told my name. May she rest in peace. I have attached some photos from Saturday, some of them are pretty terrible - I am not remotely photogenic! But feel free to share any you might want to. Take care and God bless - I am now plunging back into the silence of advent and will not be online again until after Christmas! Lots of love Sr Faith Cecelia of Christ Crucified xxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaThoma Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 That is so lovely! Thank you for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneLine Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 (edited) Thank you so much for uploading the letter and pictures. She is glowing (and I think we have now discovered who are those nuns in yellow habits from the first one! ;) ) I am SO happy for her. Give her all of our love.... Edited December 13, 2012 by AnneLine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary's Margaret Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Thank-you for sharing the email and photos. Sister looks so happy and at peace, and is obviously much loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximillion Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Ah, thanks for posting those, it's great to see her glowing and obviously very happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immanuel Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Thank you so much for sharing her email and pics. so lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feankie Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 To add to the others ....thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyAnn Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 The habit just suits her so well. She looks so happy, it is wonderful to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieLynn Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Her smile says it all!! Continuing prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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