Eight brothers of the CSC (Congregatio a Sancta Cruce) in Bangladesh, also known as the Holy Cross of Saint Joseph Province, professed their final vows at Saint Nicholas Church in Nagari on August 18.
Jerry Mark Rozario CSC, Jhalok Issacs Rozario CSC, Anik Richard Rozario CSC, Dibos Jerome Rozario CSC, Shovon Victor Costa CSC, Babu Barnard Pantra CSC, Clinton Cornelious Mree CSC, and Samuel Shimul Rozario CSC are the names of these three brothers.
Archbishop Bejoy N. D'Cruze of Dhaka presided over the final professional mass, which was also celebrated by Father Khokon Vincent Gomes, parish priest of Nagari Church, Father George Kamal Rozario CSC, and all the priests from the various parishes.
In his sermon, Archbishop D'Cruze said, "Today is a day of great joy for the Catholic Church in Bangladesh and the brothers of the Holy Cross. Because eight brothers are receiving final vows for their lives today by responding to God's call to preach the Good News and they are devoting their lives to Christian service."
"From today on, the brothers are taking the vow of poverty, obedience, and chastity for life, but it is not a mere way of life for them, not a set of rules, nor a mere renunciation, nor a membership in any religious institution; in fact, it is not the object in this life but the person who is special in this life for their pastoral work," said the Archbishop of Dhaka.
One of the brothers who took his final profession, said, "God is constantly expressing His love through our lives, and we realized that this is the grace of our religious life, and we realized that God is merciful and loving."
"So, today we give thanks for His abundant grace in our lives," added the brother.
This event was attended by approximately 500 Catholics, 20 priests, 50 religious brothers, and 46 nuns from various communities.
Before receiving this final profession, as part of their spiritual preparation, the brothers had the opportunity to spend a month in silent prayer in Bangalore, India, in order to connect with God more profoundly, devote themselves to the service of others, and evaluate themselves. - Nikhil Gomes
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