Claretian Pre-Noviate, Kupang. Tuesday, August 13, 2019, on the day of the Feast of the Claretian Martyrs of Barbastro, 25 Aspirans firmly surrendered themselves to be accepted into postulancy in the Congregation of the Immaculate Hearts of Marry (Claretian Misisonaries). Fr. Frederikus Jampur, CMF as the representative of the Delegation Council led the Acceptance Mass. Some Claretians of several missions such as Macau, Philippines, Timor Leste, Jakarta, Kalimantan and Kupang took part in the Mass. Also present were the Claretian Missionary sisters and some lay-Claretians. In his homily, Fr. Fredy emphasized the importance of being a Spirit-filled follower of Christ. The 51 Claretian Martyrs of Barbastro dare to embrace suffering and even death because they were always open to the work of the Spirit. It is this same spirit that should always be brought and carried on by the Claretians, specifically the 25 new postulants. “A Claretian should have both the smelling of God and a heart opened to the work of the Spirit in his entire missionary journey”, he said.
After the Mass was continued with Claretian-style Celebration. It was clear that this joy was not only felt by the 25 new postulants, but also all those present. Mario, one of the Postulants, represented the 24 other postulants, expressing his abundant gratitude to God for showing His love to them through the Claretian Congregation. Their joy is also the joy of the Congregation. By being accepted as Postulants, they were aware of the greater responsibility that should carry on. “Being a postulant means being an example for others”, asserted Mario.
May the spirit of the Claretian Martyrs of Barbastro always urges our brother Postulants in the journey of their Vocation. We pray that the Lord sets their hearts on the fire of His love.