The Christian Apostolate is an integral part of the Franciscan Vocation. Whoever wishes to follow in the footsteps of Christ must, like Holy Father St. Francis, give himself to the service of souls. Moreover, through our religious profession we are united in a special way with the Church and her mission according to our call and charism.
The first obligation of our religious consecration is to give honor, glory and adoration to God and to make reparation to Him for the many offenses of mankind against His love. The living out of our charism consists, essentially, in our faithful and enduring witness to the existence of God and to His real and living Presence in an increasingly pagan and atheistic world. Flowing from this, then, the Sisters of this Community gladly wear a traditional religious habit and live religious life as defined for centuries by the Roman Catholic Church. In our dress and way of life, we desire to become as “walking billboards” shouting to all who will see us that, “He is.” By this “silent” witness we seek to call all to come to know Him and to come into relationship with Him so as to love and adore Him. |