Br. Alberic professes simple vows

Br. Alberic Henry professed his simple vows on Aug. 20, the feast of St. Bernard of Clairvaux.

The private ceremony was celebrated in Chapter after Lauds. After a customary six-month postulancy and two-year novitiate, Br. Alberic professed vows of stability, obedience and fidelity to the monastic way of life for one year. The white scapular and cincture of the novice were removed, and Abbot Elias dressed him in the black scapular and leather belt of the professed.

Through this simple profession, Br. Alberic concluded his time in the novitiate. As a junior, he will be entrusted with greater responsibilities and be more deeply integrated into the community’s life. He will also begin weekly conferences with the Junior Director Br. Aaron and other members of the community.

Juniors at Gethsemani profess vows for one year and then renew them each year. After a minimum of three years, the junior may request to make solemn, perpetual vows.

Please pray for Br. Alberic and all our brothers in formation.