In a sacred and solemn atmosphere imbued with profound thanksgiving, the entire Vietnamese Province of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, together with the families of the four newly ordained deacons and seven newly ordained priests, fervently united in prayer for the ordinandi. This moment of grace marked not only a pivotal milestone in the vocational journey of each candidate but also became a source of shared joy for the Congregation, the families, and the wider community of the faithful. The joy was expressed in reverent silence, profound gratitude for the continual outpouring of God’s grace upon the Church, and for witnessing His beloved children entrusted with a new mission in His provident love.
For these newly ordained ministers, union with Christ in the Eucharist constitutes the very foundation of their pastoral vocation. Drawing from this source, they are called to become living signs of God’s love in the world: to love selflessly, to serve generously, and to become “broken bread” for those in need. The witness of the priests and deacons of the Blessed Sacrament is rooted in their intimate communion with Christ in the Eucharist. It is expressed through a spirit of self-sacrifice, fervent zeal in pastoral ministry, genuine closeness to the People of God, and unwavering humility. Their lives thus stand as living testimony to God’s presence, mercy, and grace, both in the celebration of the sacraments and in the quiet, devoted acts of pastoral care.
The Eucharistic mission entrusted to the ordinandi extends far beyond the celebration of the liturgy and the administration of the sacraments. It unfolds through simple, faithful, and persevering acts of service in daily life. They are called to foster unity within the community, to bring peace to troubled hearts, to strengthen those who are weak, and to become living signs of God’s mercy. In a society marked by instability and uncertainty, the humble, peaceful, and dedicated presence of the Blessed Sacrament priests and deacons becomes all the more essential, carrying deep spiritual significance and witness.
| In accordance with the Eucharistic spirituality of the Congregation, the ordinandi are called to enter their ministry with hearts full of gratitude, humility, and readiness to serve. This call is vividly brought to life as they are invited to follow the example of Saint Peter Julian Eymard, the holy Founder who consecrated his entire life to the promotion and adoration of the Eucharistic Mystery. His enduring spiritual legacy continues to guide the lives and ministries of the Congregation throughout the world, and today it is entrusted to the ordinandi as a sacred flame to be preserved and kept burning brightly. |
In his homily, the presiding Bishop underscored that the lives and ministries of the ordinandi will manifest the beauty of the Eucharistic charism entrusted to the Congregation: to glorify God, to grow in holiness, and to extend God’s love into the world. He called upon the ordinandi to embrace their ministry with the heart of true shepherds - hearts open to God and His people, attentive in listening, faithful in accompaniment, and ever ready to serve as bridges leading others to the life-giving source of the Eucharist. This, he affirmed, is also the profound hope of the entire community: that the newly ordained will faithfully continue the cherished traditions of the Congregation while bringing renewed vitality to the Eucharistic mission in today’s world.
The Mass concluded in a sirit of communion and thanksgiving. The faithful prayed that the ordinandi would remain steadfast in their vocation, walk forward in peace, and allow their lives to become instruments through which Jesus in the Eucharist brings life, joy, and hope to those they are sent to serve.
October 25, 2025
Father Peter Tien Nguyen, sss
