Dominican Sister of the Immaculate Conception

Dominican Sister of the Immaculate Conception  –  Sister Margaret Ann of Our Lady, O.P.                                                               The Dominican Sister of Poland                                                                                                                   “Live for Jesus the Host.”                                                                    “Everything will pass like a dream; only what we do for God will remain.” –  Mother Kolumba

Foundress:  Servant of God, Mother Maria Rose Kolumba Bialecka, O.P.

Place:  Wielowies, Poland   (a malarial village at the time)

Year:  1861 A.D.

Her Charism:  This Dominican Sister has no other aim than to work sincerely, even with great difficulty, to spread the Kingdom of God in souls.  As a consecrated woman she is rooted in prayer and her entire life revolves around a Eucharistic Presence.  By focusing on education to eradicate illiteracy, and instill virtue, and love for future generations, she proclaims the truth of the Gospel (evangelization) to the poor and those in need of care in their sickness and suffering.   Aware of Christ’s Presence, she is in constant communication with Him, especially when she provides sacramental assistance.  That sacred relationship and bond is richly seasoned with thanksgiving for she is a reflection of Jesus and His merciful love in her work.  Marian, Eucharistic, joyful, and vibrant, this Sister is faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church – always furthering and following the spirituality of St. Dominic to preach for the salvation of souls.  Her common life which is lived with “one mind and one heart” helps her grow in holiness (Rule of St. Augustine).  Because of this spiritual posture, her life then becomes a perpetual song of blessing and praise to God.  This humble woman remains under the mantle of Our Lady through the Rosary and ardently entrusts her vocation to her and to Divine Providence.