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Br. Bernard's Life Profession Cross and the Rules on the altar
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St. Benedict welcomes a new monk!
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The Petition; "we welcome you with great joy..."
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The Interrogation; "Do you believe that God has called you to make this dedication of your life?"
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Invocation of the Holy Spirit
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"Come to create, renew, inspire; come, kindle in our hearts your fire"
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"In the Name of God, Amen."
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Br. Bernard signs the Instrument of Profession
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"Receive me, Lord, according to your promise..."
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"... that I may live, and let me not be disappointed in my hope."
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Consecration of the Professed
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Presentation of the Cross
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Br. Bernard puts on the cross of life profession
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Br. Bernard receives the Rule of St. Benedict
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Br. Bernard receives the Rule of the Founder
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The newly life professed is sprinkled with holy water
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The final act before the Presentation of the new Life Professed
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OHC community greets Br. Bernard
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Exchange of Peace
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The community greets the new life professed
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Sr. Mary and Br. Bernard greet at the peace
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OHC brothers pose with Br. Bernard
