We are deeply rooted in the rich spirituality inherited from our foundress, Saint Jeanne Jugan.
At the heart of our life is Christ — we strive to follow His example of poverty, gentleness, and humility, nurturing devotion to the Eucharist, the Word of God, and the Sacred Heart. Embracing the poverty of spirit, we seek the joy and simplicity of the Beatitudes, identifying with the lowly and trusting fully in God’s Providence. We hold a special devotion to Saint Joseph, our Congregation’s patron and protector.
Marian devotion shapes our journey, inspired by the French school of spirituality: to reach the heart of Mary is to come closer to Jesus. Mary is our mother and model of total dedication to Christ and His mission.
We live in a spirit of solidarity and universality, welcoming the richness of all cultures, praying for the universal Church, and embracing our shared bond as children of one heavenly Father.
Our daily rhythm is centered on prayer, including:
Daily celebration of the Eucharist with our community and Residents
Communal Liturgy of the Hours (morning, evening, and night prayer)
Morning meditation together and personal prayer before the Blessed Sacrament
Daily rosary recitation
Lectio divina and spiritual reading
Regular Sacrament of Reconciliation
We value silence as a gateway to intimacy with God, fostering quiet in our communal spaces and often sharing meals in silence. Throughout the year, retreats refresh our hearts at the fountain of God’s love.
Union with God is the wellspring of our vocation — the hidden source that inspires our love and service. It harmonizes contemplation and action, sustaining our mission and daily life.
"We aspire to an intimate and personal union with Christ. We seek him, simply, in faith, hope and charity and discover him in prayer. His love urges us to serve him in the poor, and in this way to associate ourselves to his work of salvation. Thus, little by little, we will achieve in our life a profound unity between contemplation and action, since this unity dwells in divine charity which leads us with the same élan toward prayer and apostolic action."
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