Prayer
Two themes running through the Rule of Saint Augustine followed by the Sisters are charity and community. Prayer is at the heart of community life of the Sisters.
Where two or three are gathered in My name I am there in their midst
(Matthew 18: 19-20)
The celebration of Holy Mass is the central act of communal worship each day. The Divine Office is prayed in common at the canonical hours throughout the day.
Communities also have a regular Holy Hour of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, daily recitation of the Rosary, and time for personal prayer in private moment, in which an intimate relationship with the Lord is nurtured.
Community
The Sisters model their lives on the humble house of Nazareth where Jesus lived with Mary and Joseph.
For as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function, so we, though many, are on body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
(Romans 12: 4-5)
The Sisters strive to live together in unity, peace, charity and joy. In their community life the Sisters live out the charism of the Congregation under the guidance of an appointed Superior. The spirit of care, trust and friendship both strengthens the unity of each community and enables the Sisters to faithfully engage in ministry.
Ministry
The Sisters ministry is the external sign of their love and commitment to the Lord in their vowed life.
Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all creation.
(Mark 16: 16)
Every Sisters God-given gifts and talents are used in the various ministries carried out by the Congregation. The Tree of Life demonstrates the diversity of ministries carried out by the Sisters.
Servant leadership and the core values of patience, hospitality, compassion, respect, justice and love are the guiding principles of ministry. In lives committed to communion and mission the Sisters grow into their full potential and contribute to the human flourishing of themselves.
Witness
The Sisters witness to the presence of God in their lives by the love, joy, and peace of their communities.
By this shall all men know that you are My disciples if you have love for one another
(John 13: 35)
The Sisters witness to the love of God by their service of care, compassion, and hospitality to all. Through this they touch the lives of others with love of Christ.
The distinctive habit or dress worn by the Sisters along with their emblem is a sign of their consecration and services as a witness to all of their chosen way of life.