{"id":8451,"date":"2021-08-15T20:30:12","date_gmt":"2021-08-15T18:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/padrimariani.org\/en\/?p=8451"},"modified":"2021-08-27T19:45:52","modified_gmt":"2021-08-27T17:45:52","slug":"usa-stockbridge-mass-marians-in-formation-make-renew-vows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/padrimariani.org\/en\/2021\/08\/15\/usa-stockbridge-mass-marians-in-formation-make-renew-vows\/","title":{"rendered":"USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Marians in Formation Make, Renew Vows"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Congregation of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception held their annual vows ceremony on Aug. 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption, at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Two men in formation made their first vows and 11 men renewed their temporary vows at the 9 a.m. Mass, celebrated by the provincial superior, the Very Rev. Fr. Kazimierz Chwalek, MIC. The Mass was livestreamed.<\/p>\n

Father Kaz explained that the Province\u2019s tradition of holding their first vows and renewal of vows on the Solemnity of the Assumption has a deep spiritual significance. \u201cEverything the Lord has given to humanity through His Son, she [the Blessed Virgin Mary] already has received,\u201d he said. \u201cShe is preserved from original sin, and therefore death has not affected her. She was taken to Heaven. The Eastern Church speaks of the Dormition of Our Lady, of her \u2018falling asleep\u2019 and entering into eternity, going to be with her Son, sharing in His glory.”<\/p>\n

Similarly, he explained, \u201cWe have entered religious life, we have committed ourselves to vows, and we want to serve the Lord. We want to be there for Him,\u00a0and part of His gift is the promise that if we live for God completely, serve Him, love Him, then this is what awaits us in the future, a completed journey.\u201d<\/p>\n

Other events during the weekend included a few men receiving the ministries of lector and acolyte on Saturday, Aug. 14, at the 9 a.m. Mass (also livestreamed).<\/p>\n

At 5 p.m. that day, a number of postulants entered into the novitiate.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, Aug. 15, at 7 a.m., at Morning Prayer, four men entered postulancy for a year. At the 9 a.m. Mass, two men, Aaron deSa and Eliott Yozwiak,\u00a0professed\u00a0their first vows, and the Marians in formation renewed their vows.<\/p>\n

Visit our vocations page<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, what we look for in our men in formation, and how to apply to join the Congregation. Also, here<\/a> are some ways you can help support our men in formation!<\/p>\n<\/div>