On the 11th of July 2010, in the Chapel of the Divine Master, Dublin, the sisters of the Irish Delegation gathered with other members of the Pauline Family, relatives, friends and co-operators of the community to celebrate 50 years of fidelity of Sr. M. Paul O' Brien in religious life. The celebration of the Eucharist was presided over by Fr. Eamonn Monson, SAC, whom in his homily presented the analogy of the diamond as an instrument which God used to engrave his name on the heart of Sr. Paul with her vocation. A diamond is very hard and can cause great pain and wounds, so too can love, but it is worth risking. Sr. Paul shared her joy with the assembly to have arrived at this milestone, underlining the enormous support which she always received from her family and sisters.

The liturgy was rendered symbolic and beautiful with various signs and gestures, among which was a dance which accompanied the entrance procession with two Indian sisters, Sr. M. Veena and Sr. M. Florence, sprinkling rose petals. At the moment of the 'Our Father' the assembly joined hands, sign of the unity of the family and community, a bond of love in Christ which is made visibile in the person of Sr. Paul. After the celebration of the Eucharist, the day continued with a time of joyful fraternity with the presence of family, friends and community members. Let us continue to thank the Divine Master who had called, guided, and enlightened Sr. Paul with the gift of fidelity in her love, asking to bless her with health and holiness.