LOOK: Rites of Temporary Profession and Reception to the Novitiate of the St. Teresa Margaret Redi TOCarm Community on 01 September 2024.

 

The St. Teresa Margaret Redi TOC Community held Solemn Rites of Temporary Profession and Reception to the Novitiate as part of the activity on the recently concluded Community Retreat at NDV Retreat House in Novaliches last September 1, 2024 on the occasion of the Feast of Saint Teresa Margaret Redi -- the Makati Community patron saint. 

Twelve members were accepted to the Novitiate Formation Program while two members made a temporary profession before the Makati TOC Local Community Prior, Bro. Ruel Santos, T.OCarm. 

 

The TOC Provincial Delegate Rev. Fr. Baltazar Ronato, O.Carm presided the Eucharistic Celebration together with Rev. Fr. Donnie Duchin Duya, sdb. as concelebrating priest.  The event were attended by Br. Arnold Alcantara, T.OCarm., National Prior,  the Makati TOC Community and the families, friends and other respective guests of those who have been received the Solemn Rites.

 

We extend our prayerful congratulations to our brothers and sisters in Carmel! +JMJ 


Photo credits to Secular Carmel of St. Teresa Margaret Redi Facebook Page and to PD Romero Photography

Rites of Profession and Acceptance to the Novitiate

The rites of solemn profession and the novitiate rites were performed last August 21 at the Our Lady of the Pillar Parish in Las Pinas City. The concelebrated mass was led by Fr. Gilbert Billena, O. Carm. The event was attended by members of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Makati) and Our Lady of the Pillar (Pilar) communities.

Sis Leila de Dios-Cruz took her final profession, while Sis Rhea Medina was admitted to the novitiate.

The procession begins.

Sis Leila de Dios-Cruz (Pilar)

Sis Rhea Medina (Makati) kneels before Fr. Gilbert

Sacred Heart of Jesus TOC Community (Makati)

Our Lady of the Pillar TOC Community (Las Pinas)

Family members of Sis Leila

Sis Rhea, flanked by her guest, Fr. Val and Fr. Gilbert

"The geographic Mount Carmel that we take our Carmelite name from is a mountain range along the Mediterranean in Israel. It is a green oasis surrounded by desert; hence, its name “Carmel,” which means “the Garden of God” in Hebrew. The metaphorical Carmel is a way of life, our disposition as we make our spiritual path up Mount Carmel". - St. John of the Cross

Rites of Solemn Profession and Novitiate - San Fernando

Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Charity, Agoo, La Union

The whole TOC community rejoices at the recent solemn profession and novitiate that was conducted in the Diocese of San Fernando. Families and parishioners were present to witness the event.

Left: Carlo Emil Nieva Boado (Solemn Professed); Fr. Bal Ronato;
and Gerard Louiez Perez Mapalo I (Novice)

"Those who join the Carmelite Order are not lost to their near or dear ones, but have been won for them, because it is our vocation to intercede to God for everyone". - St. Teresa Benedicta