New Blossoms in Carmel: FIRST RELIGIOUS PROFESSION
“I Brother so and so..….vow to Almighty God, Chastity, Poverty and Obedience…”: these courageous words resonated in the little oratory of Tapovana, Kushalnagar on 14th November, 2018 and the ancient Carmelite Order inducted TEN more youngsters into its contemplative fold. Almost 200 faithful and around 42 priests concelebrated along with Fr. Charles Serrao OCD, our Provincial who received the vows, while Rev Fr. Arulraj OCD Provincial of Tamil Nadu received the vows of one of his own novice and also delivered an inspiring homily in which he highlighted that there is no Religious Life without personal bond with Jesus Christ, prayer life and community life. ‘To walk in His Footsteps’ was the theme of the Novices that adorned the unique bricked façade of the oratory. While Fr. Anil Prashanth Lobo steered the well planned ceremony, our Pushpashrama philosophy brothers blended their voices in a melodious choir. Tapovana marks 21 years of its presence and serves as Novitiate of Karnataka-Goa Province since 2001. Bendigamos al Senor!