On December 17, Sr. Ana Paula de Lima of Olinda Priory celebrated her final profession near the Chapel of our Lady of Grace in Buique / PE.
In solemn and joyful procession the sisters, the servers and celebrants
moved from the chapel to the prepared place.
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M. Madalena Mendonça, Prioress, questioned Sr. Ana Paula about her readiness
to commit herself for her whole life.
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While the people assembled prayed the litany of the Saints,
Sr. Ana Paula prostrated herself in front of the altar as a sign of total surrender.
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Bishop José Luiz Ferreira Salles C.Ss.R., who presided over the mass,
blessed Sr. Ana Paula and consecrated her for the Church.
It was a special and joyful event not only for the whole of Olinda Priory,
but also for the town of Buique.
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