Daughter of Holy Mary of Tenderness

Daughter of Holy Mary of Tenderness –  Sister María Matutina of the Divine Word                                                                      Hija de Santa María de la Ternura                                                                                              “Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus”   – Bishop González

Foundress:  Bishop Rubén González Medina,  C.M.F.                                                                                                   Mother María Jesús   († accompanied by eight pioneer Sisters †)

Place:  Caguas, Puerto Rico  (“Isla del Encanto”)

Year:  2001 A.D.  (*Christmas Eve*)

Her Charism:  Totally devoted to Mary, the Mother of Tenderness, this contemplative nun’s life is an imitation of hers in humility and gentleness.  Every breath revolves around “listening to the Divine Word.”  This is food for her soul and the lamp which guides her pilgrim life here on earth until she reaches the abode of Heaven.  She consecrates herself to making the Mandate of Love come alive by presenting a joyful sign of fraternal communion in the midst of the people of God.  This way the world may recognize in her face the true disciple of Christ because of the love with which she loves others.  This Daughter of Mary is a beautiful apostolic sign of the Tenderness of God revealed in His Son, Jesus Christ.  It is the sublime gift of mercy she gives to humanity.