FRANCISCAN SISTER OF THE POOR

Franciscan Sister of the Poor –  Sister Mary Dorothea of the Divine Savior, S.F.P.                                                                             Sorore Franciscanae Pauperorum                                                                                                                  “Gift of healing given by God”                                                                                              “What she does with her heart affects the whole universe.”

Foundress:  Blessed Frances Schervier

Place:  Aachen, Germany

Year:  1845 A.D.

Her Charism:  At the heart of the charism of this Sister lies a vibrant and passionate love for our poor and suffering humanity.  She is blessed with a mission to see Christ in the poor and heal His Wounds through love and service, especially to the poor and needy.  This spirit-filled Sister gives witness to the love of God as an instrument of compassion and hope for the community of life.  Her gift of healing continues the early commitment of St. Francis of Assisi to the marginalized of society – the poor, the abused, and victims of human trafficking.  In them she recognizes her Savior as clearly as if she sees Him with her own bodily eyes.  Everything she does in the service of charity is truly prayer for her, and the very best prayer.