Praised be Jesus Christ, and may He always be blessed in all His glorious designs! We thought we'd write a quick update to let everyone know of some wonderful new changes to our Carmel over the last month (including this new blog).
We've been extremely blessed to receive Sister Teresa Francis, OCD, as a new member of our community. She originally came from the Carmel in Chichester, England. We couldn't be more pleased to have her with us. As soon as she entered our enclosure door, there was a huge lift in the community--something that is difficult to explain, except to merely say, "It's God's goodness." She's full of humor and good spirits, and we just love being in her company. On June 8th, Sister Teresa Francis celebrated her 65th year in Carmel! Praised be God!
On May 1st, only a few days after Sister Teresa Francis arrived at our Carmel, Sister Marie Elise, OCD, celebrated her first profession of vows. Fr. Raymond Bueno, OCD, said the mass, and gave a beautiful homily about the significance and reason for making the vows. Due to Covid restrictions, the mass had to be private. However, a few of her close family members were able to attend. The community celebrated together afterward.
On May 15th, the community received another blessing from God. Melissa Roblero, who is originally from Guatemala, entered as a Postulant. She has been a Pre-Postulant with the community for a year, and also a member of our Flos Carmeli group--a group specifically designed for young girls and women of all ages interested in religious life. She is fitting into our community very well. What a blessing it is to have her here with us. Please keep her in your prayers as she further discerns her vocation with us.
May the good God keep you in His grace, and shower you in many blessings. You are all continually in our prayers. May the peace of Christ be with you!
In Christ's Love,
The Carmelite Sisters of Eugene, Oregon
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