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ows of obedience, chastity and poverty fo

my vows, I will be obedient, I will foll

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ed the black tunic, which was immediately followed by a short cape and placed it over the head of the novice wore a black hood, then he took a rosary that tied around his waist and a

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approved by you, we will admit ourselves to this family to follow C

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he Gospel every day of our lives to know your Rule and

ion for a year, receiving the cross of our Lord

a sign of respect, the little brother's eyes were in tears, he co

to dedicate himself completely to God. But his family, especially his father, was not happy with his son's decision, as it was not the life he wanted, in his mind, admiring his religious clo

nt friar, what did I do wrong to deserve this, look your mother is dis

've already made my decision, I wa

te, I don't want to see you anymore, get out of my

in his heart at not having his parents and his older brother. He looked at one of his friends, now also Brother Matthew of perfect joy, yes

t novices and everyone was invite

iars, 5 postulants, and 5 novices. The brothers always helped those most in need, held food bank fairs, and donated clothes, men and women worked inside, including coordinators and teachers, the convent was divided i

dicate himself to religious life and help children, recognized for his charisma and work. He was called by Bishop Emeritus Dom Peter to take charge of the convent of the Brothers of the Sacred Face of Jesus 30 years ago in Madrid after the semi-closure of the Sisters of t

hat he would be a great religious a

t was, he never had a girlfriend because within him, he felt the strong call of God. But that didn't mean that he wasn't attractive, on the contrary, Cláudio had the beauty of a king and attracted a lot of attention, a sight for many women sang him and made several marriage proposals, dating even casual sex, ev

e could make the students enjoy studying, they always got low grades and the other teachers couldn't cope, there were several teachers who found Domingos' conditions to be very strict, they found the students to be poorly educated and without any scruples. Domingos was tired and could no longer bear the neighbors' complaints about the students' lack of decorum an