Chumukedima, October 8 (MExN): The Corpus Christi Province of the Sisters of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (SABS) inducted 7 new members in the congregation. Sisters Ann Awungshi, Bernadette Ekka, Philistina Myrthong, Alphina Kujur, Juie Leivon, Magdalene Jongphülü and Justina Lamthew were vested and professed as the members of the SABS congregation at St. Joseph’s Church, Chumukedima on October 7, informed a press release from Fr. Victor Renthungo, Bishop’s Secretary.
The occasion was graced by Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima as the main celebrant. 35 priests con-concelebrated the Holy Mass in the presence of Rev. Sr. Sibia SABS, the Provincial Superior of Corpus Christi Province, Dimapur, all her councilors, the parents and relatives of the Sisters and many faithful from in and around Dimapur.
The Bishop congratulated the Sisters for their courage and determination to opt to live a religious life in a world that glamorizes unbridled materialism and excessive materialism. “In a world where respect for authority and discipline are dwindling and personal egos and whims are celebrated as the will of God, it a courageous step to be a religious,” he stated.
The seven Novices in the presence of Rev. Sr. Sibia SABS, the provincial vowed the three evangelical Counsel, namely Poverty, Chastity and Obedience as their commitment to the Lord in the congregation of SABS. Earlier, the seven novices were accompanied by their parents to the altar in procession.
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