superior visitation

Br Robert James, the Superior of our Order, arrived from the USA in the second half of January to spend a few weeks with our monastic community. Some of his time with us involved his official annual visitation, during which he met individually with all members of the community and then together with the whole community, to discuss our current situation and future possibilities.

The highlight of a relatively eventful month was surely the Initial Profession of the Monastic Vow by our Br Mpumelelo, on Saturday 1 February. Although Br Mpumelelo’s family were unable to attend, we were very happy to have four Sisters from the Community of Jesus’ Compassion in KZN with us for this joyful occasion. It was also good to have Max, an Associate of Holy Cross, and his wife Ellen, with us from Canada, having been visiting family in Cape Town.

Br Robert James preached and received Br Mpumelelo’s vow. The text of Br Robert’s sermon can be found here. We give thanks to God that all three of our novice monks have now persisted to profession, as we continue to appreciate the various ways in which they have enriched our community life and witness through their presence.

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