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f o r m a t i o n
Sr. Ji Temporary T REFLECTION
PROFESSES
emporary profession of the vows of
poverty, chastity and obedience is an
Vows important step for a woman who feels called from Sr. Ji
by God to become a Sister of Bon Secours.
As a candidate and novice, she has experienced
the life of the sisters by participating in their prayer,
community and ministry. Now she feels ready to SR. JI KYUNG CHOI SHARES
HER EXPERIENCE OF THIS
formally commit herself for the next three years, and SPECIAL DAY:
the Congregation affirms her readiness. ‘‘ Making my temporary profession of vows
response to a call by God to dedicate my
This is truly a transitional phase for Sr. Ji as she freely and means so much to me. The vows are my
lovingly takes on the responsibility of the vows in her life. life to religious service and follow Jesus
by living in community with women
The period of temporary commitment is a time to integrate
religious. For me personally, after a long
into her life more fully prayer, vows, community life, ministry
journey of discernment, temporary
and personal and spiritual development with a focus toward profession of vows as a Sister of Bon
a permanent commitment in the Congregation. A progressive Secours feels like a sign from God that
continued formation will lead Sr. Ji to the level of human I have finally found the right place, and
and spiritual development required to pronounce her I am where God has called me to be.
Sr. Ji Kyung Choi lights perpetual commitment in the future. The ceremony was incredible. Most of
the ceremonial candle. my family attended in person, including
my mom and brother from New Jersey
and my goddaughter from Los Angeles.
by Sr. Bernadette Claps My dad joined on Zoom from Korea
Formation Director, USA and many more friends and family also
attended the event online.
WITH GREAT JOY, WE CELEBRATED It was bilingual, and my friends and
SR. JI KYUNG CHOI MAKING HER family participated. There was a
Korean-American intercession prayer
TEMPORARY PROFESSION AS A SISTER
and a combination of Korean and
OF BON SECOURS ON JAN. 22, 2022. American food afterwards. The music
was beautiful, and everyone felt
THE SISTERS OF BON SECOURS
included and lifted from the liturgy.
ALONG WITH SR. JI’S FAMILY, FRIENDS
I am very humbled and blessed that
AND CO-WORKERS AND MINISTRY God has chosen me. It is an honor to
VOLUNTEERS AND ASSOCIATES be living out these vows and the charism
of the Sisters of Bon Secours. It fills
WITNESSED THE BEAUTIFUL EVENT me with gratitude.”
IN PERSON AND OVER ZOOM.
The Sisters of Bon Secours
celebrate with Sr. Ji.
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