Final Profession

Monday, September 27, 2021

The Final Profession of six beautiful Brides took place on August 6th, 2021.

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

We arrived at St. Patrick's and immediately spotted the Sisters of Life!

My heart was happy to be reunited with the Sisters and to share this reunion with family and friends!

This was the first time for the Sisters of Life to have Final Profession at the Cathedral!

Inside and below St. Patrick's Cathedral, is the crypt where Cardinal John O'Connor, the founder of the Sisters of Life is buried.

We were able to pray before his tomb before the Ceremony.

The Cathedral was filled with Sisters, family and friends!

We did not see Sister Jordan Rose until she walked down the aisle.

Sister Jordan Rose looked radiant!

Joy beaming on her face and from her heart.

"See Jesus forsaken as her Spouse and to welcome him with joy and especially with as much love as possible." Bl. Chiara Luce Badano

Fr. Bruce helped celebrate and John helped serve Mass with Cardinal Dolan.

One of the most powerful moments I witnessed was when all six of the Sisters laid prostrate on the floor of the sanctuary.

You can picture them laying over the crypt where their Founder is buried as they profess the vows of poverty, chastity, obedience and a fourth vow to enhance the sanctity of human life.

"She takes the position of a bride who wants to share her spouse's fate." Bl. Chiara Luce Badano

It was the most beautiful Ceremony I have ever experienced!

I couldn’t wait to hug my sister!

As you can all see we couldn't stop smiling that day!

Our faces literally hurt from smiling so much!

Below is a favorite photo of my Grandma hugging Sister Jordan Rose of the Beloved Son after Final Profession.

Below is a picture of me and Sr. Gianna!

So many graces came from that glorious day!

I will always hold close to my heart the day of Final Profession.

And as the Bridegroom rejoices over the bride, your God will rejoice over you. Isaiah 62:5