Today on the feast of Our Mother of Perpetual Succour, Rev Br Martin Mary of the Crown of Thorns, C.SS.R. from Oxford, UK, pronounced his first vows.
"Ab illo benedicaris, in cuius honorem, cremaberis."
Here Rev Br Martin Mary, C.SS.R. is pictured with his family, who came all the way from Oxford to be present for this event. From left to right is pictured: Mr Julian Griffiths, Br Martin Mary, C.SS.R., Mrs. Helen Griffiths, Nicholas Griffiths and Billy Griffiths.
Mr Julian Griffiths lights our annual "Bon Fire".
Very Rev Fr Michael Mary, C.SS.R. blesses the fire.
O Lord God, almighty Father, unfailing Light! Thou art the Maker of every light. Do thou sanctify + this new fire, and grant that after the darkness of this world, we may come with pure hearts to thee Who art perpetual Light. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Congratulations! And great pictures! I love that bonfire! Is there a particular reason for that tradition?
ReplyDeleteMay God bless these young men in their vows, and grant them many blessings. David Forster (Oxford, UK)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations - with our prayers and best wishes, the Joyce family.
ReplyDeleteGod bless You all and multiplicate You as the stars on Haeven...
ReplyDeleteA. from Poland.
Congratulations my Brothers. May our Mother of Perpetual Help protect and nurture your consecrations! Ad Multos Annos!
ReplyDeleteDearest Bro. Cyril...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!
With Love (esp. from mum) and in our prayers...
Amituanai family in Sydney.
Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteHow large is the community on the island now?
Is the TLM used exclusively on the island these days, or are the Syrian and Byzantine Rites also offered?
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