God’s grace anoints every aspect of the consecrated life

Profession day is to a consecrated woman what a wedding day is for a young couple setting out to begin their new life together. It is a day of deepening commitment to the beloved and a day filled with love, joy and gratitude.

I wanted everything to be perfect as I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ on the day of my first profession. But as we novices processed into our convent chapel, I became so nervous I thought I would pass out right then and there.

The faces of my fellow Sisters, family members and friends were a big blur.