On February 11th, 2022, Sr. Mary Brigid of the Good Shepherd, PCPA, made her First Profession of Holy Vows. It was a day of GREAT JOY! Sister was blessed to have family and friends come from all over the country to celebrate, not to mention how all of Heaven must have rejoiced on this day (especially given her deep and abiding love for the communion of Saints!).
The Divine Bridegroom, Jesus Christ, received Sister’s “holocaust” (see Vita Consecrata, 17)! May the fire of His love burning in her heart bring light, warmth, and salvation to a world in need.
“Honestly, the vocation to the religious life is such a great gift that it confuses the person chosen. God fixes His gaze on a poor soul so that she can live with Him and in Him, and in that way help Him save the world. That really is crazy… but, blessed craziness! We would be crazy if we did not respond to what God asks of each one of us, because what He asks is the best for us. We have been created for great things, not for comfort.” – Sr. Clare Crockett, written testimony
We hope you all enjoy this slideshow of photos from
Sr. Mary Brigid’s First Profession!
“The Consecrated Life, deeply rooted in the example and teaching of Christ the Lord, is a gift of God the Father to his Church through the Holy Spirit. By the profession of the evangelical counsels the characteristic features of Jesus — the chaste, poor, and obedient one — are made constantly “visible” in the midst of the world and the eyes of the faithful are directed towards the mystery of the Kingdom of God already at work in history, even as it awaits its full realization in heaven.” – Pope St. John Paul II, Vita Consecrata
Congratulations Sister Mary Brigid. It is strange, I was just thinking the other day that it was about time for your to make your first profession. IT IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! All of you are in my daily thoughts and prayers. Thanks for all you do for us. May Our Lord, His Blessed Mother, St. Joseph, St. Francis, and St. Clare be with each of you always. Much Love, Prayers and BIG HUGS! Phil
So Beautiful, So much LOVE so many Smiles from the Heart. All were Jesus Smiles as HE is in ALL those Hearts.
I thank you SO MUCH for sharing this with me. Now I am Sooooo Happy. I may have to watch this again should MY SMILE fade.
You are all so Blessed and that Blessing was just shared with me in Calif. My Prayers are being sent to you…Be even MORE BLESSED
I,also, was thinking it was time for your first vows. What a beautiful, joyous day the Lord gave you. All family and friends looked so proud and happy. You truly glowed with joy. May you continue to radiate your joy each day. GOD BLESS YOU and all the Sisters.
Praise the Lord!! I’m praying for your perseverance until solemn profession sister! I’m always praying for more vocations for your community.
from Stephen – Lipa City, Philippines
Awesome! Praying always for you all.
I am truly inspired by your sacrifice and commitment; may you always be protected by St. Clare and St. Michael…