August 5, 2005 On Monday, August 1, Alexis Sabo of California was invested in the habit of our order at a private ceremony held in the Bronx. Becoming a novice is the official beginning of religious life for Alexis. As she has taken the habit, she has also taken a new name - Sr. Francesca Maria of the Lamb of God. As the ceremony concluded, she received a blessing and was exhorted to faithfulness in her holy call. Needless to say, the Sisters as well as the Friars of the Renewal are delighted to witness yet another young person generously desiring to give all to God. Sr. Lucille Cutrone, CFR Community Servant, Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal		Alexis receives the habit from Sr. Lucille Cutrone, community servant, and Fr. Andrew Apostoli, founder of the CFR Sisters.


(above) A very traditional cutting of the hair which symbolizes the beginning of Alexis' total giving of self to God. (right) Sr. Francesca Maria of the Lamb of God.

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