Daughter of the Holy Family

Daughter of the Holy Family –  Sister María Adoración of Christ Crucified, H.S.F.                                                                                  Hija de la Sagrada Familia                                                                            “Oh, my Beloved Christ crucified for love!  I would like to be a wife for Your Heart.”

Founders:  Archbishop Jairo Jaramillo Monsalve                                                                                                       Mother María Jesús Morales, H.S.F.

Place:  Barranquilla-Atlántico, Colombia

Year:  2011 A.D.

Her Charism:  Like St. Thérèse of Lisieux, this Sister was born to be love in the heart of the Church and to perpetually adore the sacramental Jesus on the altar day and night.  She dedicates her life to contemplating the mystery of Jesus incarnate and crucified for love of us and learns from Him Who is meek and humble of heart.  By transforming herself into another Christ through her intense prayer and worship, she lives so that Christ may come to reign in humanity.  Since the Holy Family is the most perfect model for her to live her charism, she teaches people to live in holiness following their example.  Through a fourth vow of Marian slavery (devotion), set forth by St. Louis Marie de Montfort, this Sister remains united to Mary, living in her and doing all for her.  The Words Christ spoke from the Cross to St. John the Evangelist: Ecce Mater Tua – “Behold Your  Mother” are emblazoned on her heart.                            † All monasteries are named “Bethlehem” because the goal is to live in Jesus’ likeness                 and imitate Him in His life of poverty that manifests itself from His very birth. †