On October 19, 2024 at 11 am, the first vows of sisters Magdalena Jenita, Martina Sartika and Oktaviani Andriani were celebrated in the Mater Admirabilis Community in Bandung, Indonesia. The ceremony was presided over by Fr. Leo van Beurden, OSC. Over 250 people attended the celebration and another 100 participated online.
You can see the photo gallery and a video of the entire ceremony (in Indonesian) below.
In their own words:
Oktaviani Andriani (Viani): I thank God for the grace of my vocation. I thank St. Madeleine Sophie for accompanying me and for making me an RSCJ each day. The Celebration of the Eucharist prepared so beautifully by my sisters touched me deeply as I professed my vows. Being a religious in the Society of the Sacred Heart is God’s special gift to me.
Martina Sartika: “I love you with everlasting love” was the theme of our Vows. When I stood up to profess my vows I was really happy and felt that I was held by Jesus. I thank God for calling me. In so many ways St. Madeleine Sophie and St. The Philippine Duchesne have walked this journey with me. I hope that the joy of this celebration brought joy to everyone who were present online and offline.
Magdalena Jenita (Lena) I thank God for calling me personally and lovingly to this day. The day of my vows left me happy and quiet inside. I stood before God humbly and in awe of all that God has done and is doing in my life. The Presence of Jesus in my life keeps me strong.
Section |International News
Province |Indonesia
