|
 The
spirituality of the Congregation of the Sisters of
St Joseph centres on the contemplation of the love of the Father who
sent His Son so that the world might have life
(Jn 3: 11-17).
This is closely allied to
St Emilie’s special charism of Foundress, which can be summed up in
a few words:
“To reveal God’s immense
love for humanity,
and to collaborate in the
Mission
for which Jesus Christ came
on earth”
Like that of her chosen patron, St Joseph,
Emilie’s spirituality comprises prayer and action, not as two
distinct and opposing realities, but as aspects of her rich and
unified life. We can identify three facets of the inner fire which
impelled Emilie in her vocation, and which underpins the
spirituality she passed on to the Congregation: |
