Justinian Nun

Justinian Nun –  Sister Mary Lawrence of Jesus Our Brother, O.J.C.R.                                                                                                      Justiniana Canóniga  Regular                                                                                             “Keeping a finger on the pulse of the Heart of the Church”                                                                                          “A simple life . . . all for God.”

Founder:  Saint Lorenzo Justiniano

Place:  Venice, Italy

Year:  1404 A.D.

Her Charism:  The vocation of a Justinian nun is to love; not a love that incarcerates her in the walls of the cloister, but one that widens her heart to the ends of the world.  Following the Holy Rule of St. Augustine and inspired by the Immaculate Virgin, Mother and Spouse of the Word made Flesh, she prays constantly for the Vicar of Christ, the prelates of the Church, and for the priestly and apostolic ministries around the world.  She looks for the glory of God over everything.  The main elements to help her live her charism deeply are liturgical prayer, penance and mortification, and the austerity and simplicity of monastic work.  Her presence is a sign of the Presence of God among men.  This spiritual daughter of St. Lorenzo introduces the concept of “communion” into the world, bridging heaven and earth.  Nothing can excel her happiness of belonging entirely to God or separate her from the love of Christ, her Beloved Spouse, Whom she follows in poverty, chastity, obedience, serenity and joy.