EUCHARISTIC FRANCISCAN MISSIONARY OF LOS ANGELES

Eucharistic Franciscan Missionary of Los Angeles – Sister Rita Clare of the Angels. E.F.M.S.                                              “Ut Cognoscat Te” –  “So That I May Know You”

Foundress:  Mother María Gemma de Jesús Aranda

Place:  Los Angeles, California

Year:  1970 A.D.

Her Charism:  Because it is Christ-centered, this Sister’s charism is Eucharistic.  Her love of Our Lord present in the Blessed Sacrament is the essence of her life.  From the time she spends before the Feet of Jesus flows the apostolates of her Community.  By the constant experience of Jesus’ love and mercy, she becomes a true witness of the virtues of His love, peace, and joy in this wounded world, especially for the less fortunate.  With with the joy of  St. Francis in her heart, she evangelizes as an apostle of the Eucharist, promoting a deeper understanding, love, and veneration of the Most Holy Eucharist among God’s people.  This exquisite joy enables her to be “salt of the earth” and permeates the environment in which she moves.  This Sister is a witness of the life to come through Faith formation, teaching,    and works of charity wherever the need exists.