Four Carmelite Brothers Renew Their Religious Vows
On November 14, as the Carmelite Order celebrated the Feast of All Carmelite Saints, four Brothers of St Joseph’s Monastery, Carmel Hill, renewed their religious vows of chastity, poverty and obedience.

The renewal ceremony took place during the Morning Prayer in the Community Chapel. Rev. Fr Melvin D’Cunha, Superior of St Joseph’s Monastery, received the renewed vows of the Brothers.

The four Brothers who renewed their commitment were:
1. Br Riksan Moras of the Holy Spirit
2. Br Melrick Rodrigues of Jesus Crucified
3. Br Herald Vinod Pais of St Cecilia
4. Br Aldric Shawn Xavier of Mary, Mother of Good Counsel.

According to the tradition of the Carmelite Order, Brothers who have made their First Profession renew their religious vows annually until they make their Solemn Profession. This annual renewal is a meaningful expression of their continued commitment to follow Christ through the Carmelite way of life, embracing the evangelical counsels of chastity, poverty and obedience.

Rev. Fr Deep Fernandes, Master of Students, Rev. Fr Stifan Perera, Director of Infant Jesus Shrine, along with other members of the monastery community, including priests and Brothers, were present for the prayerful celebration.

The occasion was a moment of grace, strengthening the Brothers in their vocation and renewing their dedication to God and the service of the Church through the Carmelite charism.