Hello all,
Today I had the privilege and joy of attending the veiling of the first novice for the resistance Carmelites in West Cork, Ireland.
The young lady has taken the name of Anne-Marie of the Sacred Heart, who was a secretary to St. Teresa of Avila. (Though these sisters will follow the ancient rule of St. Albert)
The ceremony was very beautiful and Fr. Edward MacDonald gave a sermon encouraging the young lady in this vocation and explaining what this stage in the religious life meant, among other things.
Please pray for this fledgling community that they may attract many new vocations. We very badly need them!
Mother Irene has asked not to publish any of the photos. She may publish them on her own website which you can find at
http://vahfj.com/ in the future.
Thank you and God bless!