SISTER OF THE HOLY HUMILITY OF MARY

Sister of the Holy Humility of Mary –  Sister Marie-André Bessette, C.H.M.                                                          “To educate a woman is to educate a family.”   –  John Bégel

Founders:  Reverend John Bégel                                                                                                                                  Marie-Antoinette Potier  (Mother Mary Magdalen)                                                                                Marie Tabourat

Place:  Dommartin-sous-Amance, France

Year:  1854 A.D.

Her Charism:   Mary’s humility inspires this Sister to live a simple, honest open, down-to-earth life.  This fidelity to God’s spirit challenges her to be a prophetic presence of joy and Christian charity in the Church and in the world.  In essence, this Sister lives Mary’s Magnificat – a dynamic life of vision, perseverance, and servant leadership with a tender, maternal, ever-grateful heart.  Like a tiny wild flower in God’s care, she puts her worries away, trusting the One Who holds her.  Teaching, catechesis, and nursing are her chief ministries.  Her particular outstanding characteristic is Christian simplicity.  Humility comes from the Latin humus, meaning “earth” – rich, fertile soil necessary for life to be nourished and grow.