DAUGHTER OF MARY AND JOSEPH

Daughter of Mary and Joseph –  Sister María Jacinta, D.M.J.                                                                                                                              “Ladies of Mary”                                                                                                                      “An instrument of mercy in the Hand of God”

Founders:  Constant William Van Crombrugghe                                                                                                       Colette de Brandt

Place:  Aalst, Belgium

Year:  1818 A.D.

Her Charism:  This Sister responds to her call with compassion, energy, ability, and humility to two urgent realities: those in this world who are seeking spiritual meaning and values in their lives, and those whom society says there is no place.  In her heart there is always room for both.  There is a conscious awareness that it is God Who calls her to unlimited devotion and extends His mercy through her.  She gives glory to God, sanctifies herself by embracing her vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and fosters the fire of faith in the hearts of children through education. This Sister possesses an abiding love of Our Lady and St. Joseph, a zeal for souls, and an abundance of cheerfulness in sacrifice in order to make visible and credible God’s merciful love.