Dimapur, Oct. 7 (EMN): The Corpus Christi Province of the Sisters of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (SABS) inducted seven new members in the congregation.
Ann Awungshi, Bernadette Ekka, Philistina Myrthong, Alphina Kujur, Juie Leivon, Magdalene Jongphülü and Justina Lamthew were vested and professed as members of the SABS congregation at St. Joseph’s Church, Chumukedima, on October 7. The occasion was graced by Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima, as the main celebrant in which 35 priests con-concelebrated the Holy Mass in the presence of Rev. Sr. Sibia SABS, the Provincial Superior of Corpus Christi Province, Dimapur, all councillors, parents and relatives of the sisters and many faithful from in and around Dimapur.
Bishop, while addressing the gathering, congratulated the sisters for their courage and determination to opt to live the religious life in a world that glamorises 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, adding it a courageous step to be religious.
Bishop said that everyone longs to be happy and be loved. He recalled the series of the love that leads to sacrifice. He said that God is the greatest lover for He sent Jesus, His only Son, to save humanity as ransom.
Exhorting the sisters to be happy and fulfilled in religious life, he said one must have and develop a warm, intimate and passionate relationship with Christ. Quoting the words of St. Paul to the Colossians he said, “you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so live in Him, rooted and built up in Him and establish in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.”
The seven Novices, in the presence of Rev. Sr. Sibia SABS, vowed the three evangelical counsels namely, Poverty, Chastity and Obedience as their commitment to the Lord in the congregation of Sisters of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Earlier, the seven Novices were accompanied by their parents to the altar in procession. Rev. Sr. Sibia SABS, the Provincial Superior, accorded the words of welcome to Bishop, priests, sisters, parents and invited guests.
The newly professed sisters have thanked everyone and acknowledged their gratitude with a melodious song.
