8 February, in the chapel of the Community of Bucaramanga, Colombia, Brothers Carlos Alberto Laverde and Carlos Mario Amaya made their First Profession. Father Libardo, parish priest of the community, presided at the Eucharist and Father Manuel Jiménez, a friend of the Brothers, concelebrated. Br. Jorge García, Provincial, received the vows. Also present were the Brothers of the Community, the Master of Novices, Brother Fernando Cob and Brother David Rasero, Vicar General. Also present were members of the Fraternity and friends of the Community. At the end of the Eucharist, Br. Mario thanked everyone for their presence on behalf of the two professed. The Provincial and the Delegate also had words of congratulation on behalf of the Province. Some messages were also read out and Br. David Rasero ended this part by reading a message of congratulations from the Superior General. A fraternal meal, followed by a session of popular songs brought the celebration to a close.
