Sister of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate

Sister of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate – Sister Cora Caeli, S.H.Sp.

☩The oldest Order of Sisters in the Lone Star State of Texas ☩

“Why should we fear? Our treasury is Divine Providence which supplies the whole universe and is never exhausted.” – Margaret Mary Healy Murphy

Foundress: Servant of God, Margaret Mary Healy Murphy, an Irish “Trailblazer for the Poor”

Place: San Antonio, Texas

Year: 1893 A.D.

Her Charism: Called and consecrated to be a gift to the world, this Sister’s heart and energy are centered in manifesting the compassionate presence of Jesus to the poor and marginalized, especially those denied respect for their human dignity. Hers is a prophetic voice for justice in the world of injustice and poverty, Her message is that each person is beautiful, they belong to God, and are entirely loved by Him.- and each one has a special place at the Table of the Lord. She lives in a communal spirit of sisterly charity, and is governed by the promises of simplicity, humility, and love modeled in the Gospel and with a deep reliance on Divine Providence inspired by her Foundress. Expressions of her mission are found in the fields of education and outreach to at-risk youth and families in crisis (especially among the African-American and Mexican-American populations in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi). This Sister engages in community social services and pastoral care, and offers compassionate physical and spiritual healing which is prevalent throughout everything she does. Her entire life revolves around prayer which honors the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate in a special way. She prays that the light of the Holy Spirit guides her life and the fire of the Holy Spirit quickens her love. This Sister is here to make a difference – one day at a time – for as long as it takes to make the world a place of justice an compassion. She endeavors to be open, tender, merciful, and responsive, like Mary, to the needs of the people in difficult, painful, and regrettable circumstances. Because of her enduring faith, hope, tenacity, quick wit, calming sweet demeanor, and charity, this humble Sister’s work is destined to bring forth glorious fruits under the pains of her self-sacrificing zeal. She believes that Gospels do not merely tell people about Jesus, but they bring them into loving contact with Him. She knows that God’s purposes are not foiled by human failure or opposition. The weaknesses of Jesus’ followers and the violent hostility of His enemies only play into God’s Hands. ☩ This Order was inspired by a homily that Margaret Mary Healy Murphy heard preached on a Pentecost Sunday ☩