Lawrence Enomoto, center, at Holy Trinity Church, Kuliouou, on Feb. 18 with Capuchin Franciscan Father Mike Dalton and Hawaii members of the Secular Franciscan Order. (Courtesy photo)
The Mother Marianne Cope Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order in Hawaii celebrated a rite of profession for candidate Lawrence Enomoto, at Holy Trinity Church, Kuliouou, on Feb. 18.
The 89-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran made his profession after Mass by promising to live the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ all the days of his life by observing the rule of life for the order set in place by St. Francis of Assisi with the goal of perfect Christian love.
The pastor of Holy Trinity Church, Capuchin Franciscan Father Mike Dalton, presided over the ceremony.
Enomoto’s profession is a permanent commitment to living the Gospel life in his secular state by following in the footsteps of St. Francis in his actions and words. He also promised to be faithful to this vocation, consecrate himself to service in God’s Kingdom, and build a more fraternal and evangelical world by fulfilling his vocation as a “brother of penance.”
For more information on the Secular Franciscan Order, visit www.hawaiisfo.com.