SISTER OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH

Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth –  Sister Mary Maximilian, C.S.F.N.                                                                                              “Family – the heart of her mission”                                                          “A simple ordinary life can be a profound encounter with God.”  – Blessed Mary Franciszka                                                      “Fiat voluntas tua” –  “Thy Will be done”

Foundress:  Blessed Mary Franciszka Siedliska  (Mother Mary of Jesus the Good Shepherd)

Place:  Rome, Italy

Year:  1875 A.D.

Her Charism:  The calling of this Sister is to live the Trinitarian life of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit in perfect love and with enthusiasm.  Her charism was born of a deep contemplation of the Trinity and its human manifestation – the Holy Family of Nazareth – who led a hidden life.  In the spirit of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, whose lives were centered on the love of God and one another, this Sister witnesses to this love through dedicated service to the Church, especially in ministry to the family.  By her continual prayer she also makes reparation for the outrages committed against the Divine Majesty and for the needs of the Church and the Holy Father.  International in scope and believing that love conquers all, this Sister can teach, nurse, care for orphans, do missionary work and perform duties as needs and times dictate.