Five Brothers say “YES” to JESUS for LIFE
“Trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.” – St. Teresa of Avila.

After years of formation and growth in spirit and maturity in the garden of Carmel, five brothers of our province stepped forward to commit themselves to the religious way of life in the ancient Order of Carmel. Bros. Movin Desmond Pereira of Mary, Help of Christians, Br. Jesvin Tom Benoy of the Eternal Word, Br. Prithesh Steeve Crasta of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, Br. Stany Listan Pinto of Sts. Louis Martin and Zelie Guerin and Br. Avith Pais of Infant Jesus were approved by the community as worthy candidates for this way of life and therefore on May 22nd, 2023 at Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte professed their evangelical counsels in the presence of the Provincial Rev Fr Silvestre D’Souza. The mass commenced at 3:30 PM in the presence of family, relatives, and friends of the brothers. Several priests from our communities along with several guest priests joined the celebration. The mass was celebrated in English with the theme being “My Vocation is love”. The brothers were presented to the Provincial by the Master of Students, Fr. Lancy Lovis after which the Provincial sought the purpose from the brothers for their commitment to religious life. During the homily, Fr Silvestre citing several Carmelite Saints along with our Holy Parents and especially emphasizing St. Therese of Child Jesus exhorted the brothers to be holy and genuine Carmelites. After the homily, the entire congregation prayed for the brothers as the latter surrendered themselves to the Will of God. The brothers then proceeded to profess their vows publicly after which with a lot of affection and warmth, they were received into the Carmelite Order. The parents of the brothers offered gifts to the altar and the mass proceeded in its usual manner after the completion of all rites. After the communion, the brothers sang a thanksgiving hymn during which they expressed their journey in Carmel, their call to the same, the intervention of God in their lives, and their resolution to be faithful to the call. The final blessing was imparted by Fr Provincial after which Fr. Charles Serrao, the Superior of the community thanked Fr Provincial. Fr Provincial in turn thanked the community, the parents of the brothers, and all those who played an important role in their lives. Br. Movin, after this, delivered a thanksgiving speech on behalf of the brothers. After the final hymn, refreshments were served to all.

In the evening, after vespers, the community gathered to celebrate the event. Fr Provincial after handing the bouquets of flowers to the brothers along with the album of songs composed by Fr. Alwyn Sequeira encouraged the brothers to be joyful religious. Br Pranay Pereira spoke on behalf of all the brothers enumerating the qualities of the newly professed brothers and Br. Jesvin thanked everyone for being gracious and supportive in the journey so far. The celebration ended with a sumptuous dinner over which the grace was prayed by Fr. Provincial.