World Day for Consecrated Life Celebrates in Fruit Hill
Quote from Pope Benedict XVI's Homily on Consecrated Life
“In concomitance with this liturgical feast, Venerable John Paul II, beginning in 1997, wished that the whole Church should celebrate a special Day of Consecrated Life. In fact, the oblation of the Son of God -- symbolized by his presentation in the Temple -- is the model for every man and woman that consecrates all his or her life to the Lord.
The purpose of this day is threefold: first of all to praise and thank the Lord for the gift of consecrated life; in the second place, to promote the knowledge and appreciation by all the People of God; finally, to invite all those who have fully dedicated their life to the cause of the Gospel to celebrate the marvels that the Lord has operated in them.”
Fr. Harry Cain, SJ Speaks About Love and the Human Heart-the Dwelling Place of God
In the United States, this year, the celebration fell on Valentine's Day. The celebration was planned by the Council of Religious. It was hosted by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary in N. Providence, RI. It began with the socialization among the more than 100 religious men and women then dinner was served. Fr. Harry Cain, SJ, a well known retreat master, spiritual director and an excellent parish mission speaker gave a talk about love and the human heart. Above is a video snippet of his talk.
Bishop Robert Evans Gives His Reflection on Consecrated Life
Bishop Robert Evans a newly ordained auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Providence joined the religious men and women in the solemn vespers held in the Holy Family Chapel of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. Above is a video of his reflection he gave during the solemn vespers.
Some highlights of the event:
Sr. Jacqueline Dickey, SS.Ch., Director, Office for Religious introduces Fr. Harry Cain, SJ, speaker for the occasion
Fr. Harry Cain, SJ speaks to the religious men and women about love and the heart.
Bishop Robert C. Evans, Auxiliary Bishop of Providence, gives his reflection on consecrated life.
Sr. Mary Olivia, OP, Sr. Yvette Hubert, fmm and Sr. Claudette LaPointe, RJM lead the congregation in the singing during vespers.
Religious men and women join in the singing during the solemn vespers.
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