Solemn Vows

Hello Everyone! Well as you can tell I have not been faithful to my blog at all, but today is a new day!

On September 17, 2011 on the Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Baltimore, Maryland I professed my Solemn Vows to the Conventual Franciscans along with Nick my classmate. Below is a photo of the inside of the Church. On this day I made the lifelong commitment to live the life as a Franciscan Friar.

Nick and I walking in

 Me Praying

A cool photo of Nick and I

Nick and I prostrating on the Church floor before professing our vows. During this time the Litany of the 

Saints is being prayed by those present at the Liturgy. Before professing our vows we as the saints to be us and guide us.

A close-up of me.

Me professing my vows

 Nick professing his vows

The Fraternal Embrace: this is when Nick and I are welcomed into the community as Solemn Professed friars

 Nick, James (Our Provincial) and I

 Me and my witnesses: Fray Jorge and Br. Tim

Me and my Family

Me and all those who went to CUA - where I met the friars and where my vocation was initially discerned

 The desserts at dinner that night

A photo of my cousin Andre and my niece Sophia. He came out to support me all the way from Canada.

It was a wonderful and powerful experience for me. I am so happy and thankful to God for the grace of my vocation and the support of the friars, friends, and family.

Trilogy of Posts!

Well the internet is acting funny, but as of tomorrow I will put up a trilogy of Posts from my trip to Italy!

Until Tomorrow...God Bless!

Overdue posting...

Hello Everyone! I am back into my blog. I had good 6 week vacation with retreat and time at home after being in Costa Rica. I am back in San Antonio, trying to get everything started for the year. Once my room is not in disaster mode, I will post pictures up from my Solemn Vow Retreat and my visit with family and friends. I hope to have something up by tomorrow or Wednesday at the latest.

Much Love,
Nader

One month of no posts.....

Hello Everyone! Peace be with you! I have recently been accepted to profess my Solemn Vows to the friars on September 17.  Before I make my life long commitment to the Conventual Franciscans, I must do a month long retreat.  I will making this retreat in Italy, thus right now I am either in Rome, Rieti, Assisi or Padua! Please pray for me!

The Months of November and December in 1 Post (aka 7)

Well fellow bloggers or fans of my website, I am back on the blog track. Here is one post that contains 7 posts. Enjoy!

Día del Maestro Part 2 or 3: http://naderata3.blogspot.com/2010/12/dia-del-maestro-part-2-of-3-games-and.html

Día del Maestro Part 3 or 3: http://naderata3.blogspot.com/2010/12/dia-del-maestro-part-3-of-3-favorite.html

Vows x 5: http://naderata3.blogspot.com/2011/06/vows-x-5.html

Birthdays: http://naderata3.blogspot.com/2011/02/birthdays-birthdays-and-more-birthdays.html

MerryThanksAdventGivingChistmas: http://naderata3.blogspot.com/2011/06/merrythanksadventgivingchristmas.html

Graduations Galore and First Communion: http://naderata3.blogspot.com/2010/12/graduations-galore-and-first-communion.html

Gary's Visit, Volcan Poas, and Nature: http://naderata3.blogspot.com/2010/12/garys-visit-volcan-poas-and-some-nature.html

What I forgot to tell you....

The reason why I have been so delayed in my blogging is because I have been so delayed in my e-mails.  In a matter of less than a week I went from 551 e-mails in my in-box to 40. I also deleted form 1700 e-mails from my various folders.  I can proudly say that I am up to day on my both my e-mails and my blogging!

Visit of Fray Jorge, Pokey, Santo, and Tim

One of my favorite Pics

Galore of Photos!

Talking to Daddy for his B-day

The Day After Christmas

Oh how I love snow

A Christmas to Remember!