Indonesia: consecration to God

There are 3 important events that are celebrated at the Nita formation house this month. The first event is the renewal of the 3rd year of vows of the Brothers Roland, Justinus and Damianus. The second event is the entrance in the Novitiate and the third the First Profession. These three important events were opened with a 5-day grand retreat led by Fr. Martin, O. Carm. The topic of our retreat was on monastic vows. This retreat was very helpful and supported the physical and the spiritual of the participants.

Renewal of vows

On July 5, 2022, the last day of the retreat, Brothers Justin (Community of Ende-Ndona), Robertus (Community of Nita) and Damianus (Community of Nita) renewed their religious vows.

Noviate entrance

In the same day, 20 Postulants entered in the Novitiate as Novices. This celebration was led by Fr. Martin, O. Carm. There were 16 Novices from Indonesia, 3 Novices from Timor Leste and 1 Novice from The Philipines.

First Profession

On 07-08 July, the families of the jubilees arrived at their respective places. Some stayed in our house and some in the relatives houses.

On 09 July 2022, 12 Novices made their first vows at the Nita-Maumere formation house, Indonesia. They selected the theme: “It happens to me according to Your word”. The Eucharist began at 4.30 and was presided over by Father Vikjen Rm. Teleforus Jenti, O. Carm together with two concelebrant priests. There were so many people who attended the ceremony. The choir is borne by the people of the Natawulu station with 55 members. There are also traditional dancers from children and the elderly. This celebration went well even though there was raining. Brother Aurellio Arreba, as delegate, received the vows of the 12 new Brothers.  As usual, it continued a momento of feast with food, drinks and dances.